July 4th Recipes

Looking for ways to use up cukes from your garden? Our Test Kitchen home economists suggests this refreshing side as...

Your reminders to "eat your fruit" will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect...

A variety of fruity flavors mingles in this rosy refreshing punch. It's a popular beverage for a brunch, since its...

Nothing says summertime like a grill full of chicken skewers. Our grilled chicken kabob recipe uses a garlicky, lemony marinade...

These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...

Cream cheese and yogurt form the light dressing that coats this fast fruit medley. The salad is a snap to...

To celebrate Presidents' Day, try this treat from Mary Thomas of Hartford, Wisconsin. "My mother always made this cake roll...

These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...

An overnight marinade performs double duty, gently flavoring and tenderizing this lean cut of beef. It can be grilled to...

We have a rhubarb patch, so I'm always looking for recipes featuring this "fruit". I've served this coffee cake to...

"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....

Mexican culture greatly influences our cuisine, and we eat a lot of spicy foods. In this recipe, the mellow flavor...

Since South Dakota summers are so short, we grill out as often as we can when the weather is warm....

These big burgers are almost a meal by themselves. With a delectable cheese and vegetable filling, they'll surely satisfy any...

This showstopping marbled dessert seems fancy, but it's really simple to prepare ahead of time and pop in the freezer....

A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It...

This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love...

Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...

These chocolate sandwich cookies take very little time to make. Boxed cake mix makes these so easy to mix that...

The recipe makes the most of a handy packaged brownie mix, so these treats are fast to fix. If you...

Whatever group you’re cooking for, they’ll love these flavor-packed sandwiches. The beef is slow-cooked until tender, and the light, tangy...

This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...

Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for...

Here's a beverage that'll really hit the spot. Filled with tangy goodness, it quenches your thirst any time of year....

A neighbor shared this pie with me years ago, and now it has a big fan club. I'm always looking...

Folks will be sweet on these appetizers when they try them! "My family doesn't like traditional deviled eggs—but they gobble...

"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...

This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I...