July 4th Recipes

Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...

This refreshing sparkling lemonade strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tart and fizzy.

I came across this recipe in a local fundraiser cookbook. We made some slight adjustments to it since then, but...

Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato “fans” are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory...

For a savory take on a summer classic, our Test Kitchen came up with a brat that’s sure to please....

My sister shared this recipe with me and it is simply delicious. The secret to the great flavor is using...

I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes...

This couscous salad recipe gets five stars from our reviewers! Create a versatile, summery salad that can be served as...

A summer corn salad truly captures the flavors of summer. Chock-full of fresh veggies and basil, and topped with rich,...

This Greek rotini pasta salad packs a punch of flavor thanks to a homemade lemon vinaigrette, feta, tomatoes and red...

This dessert is special enough to make hamburgers and fries a meal to remember! It's so tall and pretty and...

“This is my sister’s recipe, but I modified it to save time in the kitchen. No doubt about it, you’ll...

Patty Ryan
MERRILL, WISCONSIN

These homemade yeast rolls feature a crunchy, golden crust and a soft texture inside. The...

Meatballs are always great for parties. This is an easy twist on the usual recipe, and it's very fast to...

This quick and yummy strawberry dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and a creamy pudding topping. Make sure you make...

I first made this hearty sandwich for my husband, friends and family who were helping to build our deck. It...

"For years, my husband worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-so I've prepared fish all kinds of different ways....

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...

“We’ve been making this dish for years and everyone who tastes it requests the recipe," writes Debbie Wigle of Williamson,...

After having a burger similar to this at a diner years ago, I tried to lighten it up without losing...

I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers,...

I often end up with a bumper crop of herbs—and here's one of my favorite basil recipes. These burgers...

Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice. Ground chicken...

“I always eat healthy meals and am not afraid to experiment with food. I put together some common Greek ingredients...

Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli...

Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and...

There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...

Five-bean salad makes the ideal bring-along to a summer potluck, given its variety of beans and flavors that play well...