July 4th Recipes

Throw the ultimate Independence Day party with our easy 4th of July recipes, including simple finger foods and star-spangled desserts. Plus, get the best party tips to ensure a good ol’ American time.

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    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Our Caprese pasta salad is a simple summertime recipe that packs a fresh, flavorful punch.


    Air-Fryer Fried Cookies

    Deep-fried Oreos are a county fair favorite. Now you can make them at home quickly, easily and mess free. —Margarita...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Legs

    These air-fryer chicken legs might change how you view barbecue chicken.


    Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

    With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...

    Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

    Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...


    Smoked Bluefish Spread

    While I was growing up, we spent summers on Block Island, Rhode Island, where we would surf-cast off the shores...


    Southern Peach Toasts

    This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches...


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    Dill Pickle Dip

    You might want to make a double batch of this dill pickle dip. The bowl will be empty before you...


    Air-Fryer Pecan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

    Chock-full of berries and rhubarb, this pretty cobbler is the perfect finale for a dinner for two. Both the pecans...


    Blueberry Iced Tea

    I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. If it’s going to take...


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    Juicy Lucy Burger

    This cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy burger gives us a whole new reason to love summertime grilling.


    Air-Fryer Spicy Ginger Beef Skewers

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. I usually grill them outside, but if it's cold or rainy,...

    Caprese Pasta Salad

    When life hands you tomatoes, make... Caprese pasta salad. It captures the flavors of the classic Italian salad in a...


    Spam Macaroni Salad

    I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe....


    Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

    This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab....


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...


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    Custard Ice Cream

    We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...


    Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...


    Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

    I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...

    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    My family loves a touch of tang, so I created this barbecue macaroni salad. Not too much—just a hint of...


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


    Raspberry Margarita

    Turn your regular marg night into a frozen raspberry margarita night. Rim the glasses with sugar, and top them with...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...