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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    Pineapple Coleslaw

    It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


    Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches

    "MY MAMA'S sandwich filling tastes good whether you make it with ham or bologna. I loved it when I was...


    Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

    I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....


    Kahlua Dream Bars

    I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...


    Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad

    My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...


    Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola

    On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...


    Summertime Tomato Salad

    My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...


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    Bomb Pop Cookies

    The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand....

    Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa

    When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish...


    Root Beer Apple Baked Beans

    All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must "...


    Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto

    Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....


    Grilled Spicy Corn on the Cob

    During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the...


    Roasted Grape Tomatoes

    Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter with just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it’s a fast, simple way to use...


    Real Southern Fried Chicken

    As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the...


    Grilled Skirt Steak

    This grilled skirt steak gets its tender, buttery texture from an overnight marinade and its crisp, charred exterior from the...


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    Grilled Green Beans

    If you don't know that you can cook green beans outdoors, take note of this recipe for grilled green beans....


    Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes

    I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and...

    Barbecue Bacon Burger

    This fantastic barbecue bacon burger has it all: melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, crispy bacon and thick onion rings. A...


    Mom’s Maple-Apple Pie

    Mom's apple pie might be a cliché, but others have tried and failed to rival my mom's recipe. My siblings...


    Layered Grilled Corn Salad

    This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...


    Minted Beet Salad

    We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...


    Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers

    I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...

    Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle

    This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...


    Minty Watermelon Salad

    My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...


    Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

    We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I...


    Strawberry Gelato

    Our contest-winning strawberry gelato is an easy and luscious summer dessert, and a perfect way to use ripe berries!


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...


    Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables

    After 30 years of camping, we've come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would...