July 4th Recipes

We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...

When guests dropped in by surprise, all I had was sausage and ground beef defrosted. We combined the two for...

Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....

At the root of this appetizer is a boatload of sweet, citrusy flavor. Children find the carved pineapple appealing and...

You won't break a sweat fixing these easy chillers! The frozen snack, made from fruity gelatin and powdered soft drink...

Bright-red, fragrant, juicy strawberries make mini strawberry shortcake the quintessential springtime dessert.

It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is...

Our family loves this pretty, tasty dessert. It uses convenient pie filling, so you can make it in no time—and...

We live in blueberry country and this pie is a perfect way to showcase the luscious berries. A neighbor made...

For a fun and hearty hand-held summer entree, Sandra Fisher grills up these mouthwatering sandwiches in Kent, Washington. Serve with...

“I take this salad to my husband’s company picnic and never have any leftovers—just a lot of requests for the...

This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. —Patrisha Thompson,
Sterling, Colorado

Garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme help season the marinade for this moist, tender chicken. A friend gave me the recipe...

We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find...

"After sampling some wonderful tuna at a Japanese restaurant, I decided to try my hand at coming up with the...

This blueberry bread recipe is a simple quick bread you'll look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season.

Someone asks for the recipe for this chilled salad every time I make it. It's a refreshing salad that's great...

"When my son and his wife were married in our backyard, I served this special roast at the rehearsal dinner,"...

Savor the best of the blues with this crowd-pleasing blueberry cheesecake. My wife and I became highly desired members of...

Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them...

I love the sweet flavor of red, yellow and orange peppers. I always go for these in the summer when...

This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it’s a snap to throw together. The...

Loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this luscious JELL-O is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! —Constance Fennell, Grand...

This angel dessert is a wonderful treat when fresh strawberries are readily available. Every time I make this pretty strawberry...

This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food...

This three-ingredient watermelon sorbet is so tasty, you won't be able to keep enough watermelon on hand to match the...

These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.

This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and...

A homemade cherry filling peeks out from a star-shaped pastry top. You can try different shapes for other occasions and...