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...

This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to...

After tasting this cool salad at a family reunion, I immediately asked for the recipe. It has tricolor pasta, sweet...

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these rich, gooey caramel brownies. Topped with crushed walnut pieces and a hearty swirl of...

Strawberry arugula salad uses an unexpected blending of ingredients to yield a wonderfully tasty side dish. Or go ahead, make...

"Ooey, gooey, great!" is how friends and family describe this chocolate-peanut butter dessert. I appreciate the make-ahead convenience. —Marilee Evenson,...

When I’m planning party menus, I appreciate dessert recipes like this; you can make and freeze it up to two...

This heavenly, creamy gelato looks as good as it tastes. The mild, refreshing peach flavor will make everyone a fan....

"This sorbet was used as a refreshing summer dessert after a hearty meal. Everyone loved it as a palate-cleansing finale...

These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...

Pork tenderloin is treated to a mustard-and-teriyaki sauce marinade, then dressed up with sliced green onion. It makes for an...

Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot!...

Yogurt adds creaminess, calcium and a hint of tang to these sweet three-ingredient treats. —Laurie Payton, Cottonwood, California

This is one of my go-to meals when I want a fun dinner. I love the spicy Asian flavors against...

Between the flavorful sauce and colorful, crunchy slaw, these hand-held sandwiches demand attention from party-goers. —Janet Hynes, Racine, Wisconsin

These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the...

This bright lemon orzo salad recipe is just the thing you’ll want to have on hand when you’re in need...

Halibut fish tacos—sitting atop lettuce and tortillas and dressed with mango salsa—make a warm-weather meal that's quick, colorful and full...

For even more flavor, mix field greens and crisp, crumbled bacon into this appealing veggie salad. Or whisk a tablespoon...

These delicious, warm bananas are great on camp-outs or in the backyard. You can eat them right out of the...

We moved here about 3 years ago and we love our home in the country. We plant a garden each...

You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...

I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea...

Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from...

A bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the...

I threw some always-available condiments into my slow cooker with a pork roast to create this fantastic pulled pork. It...

My family and friends always ask for my apple rhubarb pie for birthdays and get-togethers. Everyone loves the unique flavor...

I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo...