July 4th Recipes

"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...

This salad reflects the Caribbean culture here in South Florida. The combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions with a...

Brats and sauerkraut are a match made in food heaven. And this dish is highly flexible, so you can go...

I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on...

Mom’s easy Dutch-oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for...

Grilled turkey cutlets are treated with a slightly sweet sauce that mustard-lovers will thoroughly enjoy. This recipe feels fancy, but...

This chunky tomato salsa is easy to throw together, with chopped vegetables added for color and crunch. It can be...

This sweet chutney is as tasty on pork, beef and poultry as it is on grilled hot dogs and hamburgers....

Salmon is readily available cut into skinless and boneless fillets or into steaks. You can use either in this recipe.

Sometimes simple is best, and this tomato onion salad is a perfect example. Aside from the tomatoes and sweet onions,...

A cool comfort food is this pie for my family. On very hot days, I serve it straight from the...

This Amish broccoli salad is a flavorful and hearty twist on traditional veggie salads. With fresh broccoli and cauliflower, crispy...

Turn a simple yellow cake into a terrific dessert with blueberries and a handful of other ingredients. It's great for...

If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich...

Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

The first time I tasted this old-fashioned apple crisp, i couldn't believe it was made on the grill. Topped with...

My husband grills up his luscious ribs recipe for our family of five at least once a month in the...

These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from...

The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this tasty switch from the usual burger. Italian-seasoned ground beef...

I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat...

If you’re looking for a delicious way to use a quart or so of tart summer berries, start with this...

I found a pork recipe in a newspaper many years ago, but I lightened it up quite a bit. This...

My great-grandson Austin eats only chicken, so it appears on the menu at every family gathering. This version, which marinates...

Summer celebrations with my family aren't complete until I dish out tasty homemade ice cream. This recipe from my mom...

These soft cookies are a favorite of relatives and friends. When I double the recipe and take them to work,...

These Italian-style sandwiches can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch. A homemade olive paste makes every...

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...

Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...