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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    Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

    Pork shoulder roast is rubbed with seasonings and grilled, creating a crispy exterior that's lip-smacking good! The meat is delicious...


    Pickled Mushrooms for a Crowd

    Serve tangy pickled mushrooms alongside a steak, as an appetizer with toothpicks, in a salad or as part of an...


    Chilled Beet Salad

    We enjoy fresh beets all summer long. This ruby-red chilled beet salad is an excellent dish to make when you...


    Chiles Rellenos Chicken

    There’s a little math and a lot of mouthwatering flavor in this simple dinner recipe. The creamy cilantro and lime...


    Sesame Chicken with Creamy Satay Sauce

    These skewers taste as if they came from your favorite takeout place, but they are surprisingly simple to make at...


    Festive Bean Salad

    I had experimented with all kinds of bean salads before I hit on this one. My husband loves all the...


    Greek Deli Kabobs

    For an easy Mediterranean-style appetizer, marinate broccoli and mozzarella, then skewer with sweet red peppers and salami. Everybody loves food...


    Fresh-Squeezed Pink Lemonade

    There's a nice balance of sweet and tart in this refreshing summer drink. It becomes perfectly pink with the addition...

    Stone Fruit Pie

    You can use any type of stone fruit in this pie. I love combining white peaches with sour cherries! —Crystal...


    Gluten-Free Grilled Flank Steak

    Red wine and thyme are the perfect ingredients to turn tender steak into mouthwatering fare. While it offers the added...


    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...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


    Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcakes

    Nothing says spring better than a fresh strawberry shortcake. It is heavenly. My mother and I usually make this with...

    Blueberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake

    Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a


    Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes

    My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...


    Caribbean Grilled Ribeyes

    I made this mind-blowing steak with my father-in-law in mind. He loved it, and so did everyone else. You can...


    Big John’s Chili-Rubbed Ribs

    When my family thinks of summer grilling, it's ribs all the way. Our Asian-inspired recipe is a welcome change from...


    Jalapeno Popper Burgers

    What do you get when you combine a jalapeno popper and a classic burger? This fantastic recipe! It takes the...


    Grilled Steaks with Greek Relish

    My ribeye steak dinner showcases the flavors of Greece. These steaks go well with hummus and pita bread. —Mary Lou...