July 4th Recipes

Before you hand out the drinks, save a little soda to make these delectable burgers. Cola—used in the meat mixture...

While the crostata, an open-faced fruit tart, is actually Italian, my version's peach filling is American all the way. —Lauren...

When the family comes together, I pull out the chili powder, Worcestershire and garlic for a marinade that makes chicken...

When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....

Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil...

Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida

Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice....

We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the...

I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...

If you like to prep ahead of camping, roast these ribs, wrap them and finish with a sweet, savory sauce...

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...

My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...

For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce...

When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...

I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at...

I used to peel the fruits when making this sauce, but not anymore. The skins help hold the juicy summer...

Enjoy tender, juicy pulled pork with this easy slow-cooker recipe. Perfect for sandwiches or tacos, slow-cooker pulled pork combines tangy,...

All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...

Change up traditional s'mores by using sugar cookies and candy bars in place of the traditional ingredients. This fun twist...

Black-eyed Susans attract butterflies when planted in masses, and you'll draw a crowd when you make these "conversation" cookies. They...

You can turn an inexpensive cut of beef, like chuck steak, into a real treat with this easy marinade. It...

Vinegar and lemon juice add a slightly tangy taste to this creamy potato salad. It's wonderful with baked beans and...

Every time I take this strawberry pie to a family dinner, church event or anything else, it disappears quickly. I've...

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...

I remember enjoying a salad similar to this when I was a girl. I never got the recipe, but I...

My mother-in-law made a slump of wild blueberries with dumplings and served it warm with a pitcher of farm cream....

Strawberry-rhubarb pie is the best way to celebrate the coveted summer season of fresh strawberries and rhubarb.

Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I...

Grilling might become a year-round affair when you taste these scrumptious kabobs from Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan. This elegant...