July 4th Recipes

For as long as I can remember, Mom made a salad of tomatoes and cucumbers. Now I make it whenever...

Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used...

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...

I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...

I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and...

There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're...

For years, people have told me I make the best hot dog chili out there. It’s timeless, it’s family-friendly, and...

For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...

S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. I wanted to create a cookie to replace the graham cracker—that's when my...

A few pantry items, such as mustard and preserves, inspired this recipe. And since then it has been the successful...

Oven brisket is a convenient alternative to smoked brisket! Use any leftovers of this Texas-style brisket in sandwiches and tacos.

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

Every bite of this grilled chicken is packed with flavor. The sweet brown sugar combines well with zesty mustard and...

The aroma of pork roast slowly cooking in pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce is wonderful when you come home after...

My son doesn’t like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the...

Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...

This elegant-looking dessert is easy to make, and the cute wonton "cups" can be made in advance. They're a different...

Everyone comes running when they hear the sizzle-and smell the wonderful aroma-of these burgers on the grill. Nothing else captures...

This fresh corn salad uses seasonal ingredients and provides subtly sweet, spicy and zesty bites. The nice part?...

Back where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for...

I tasted this light dessert 7 years ago at a potluck and got the recipe from my mom's dear friend....

My siblings and I couldn't wait to sit down to supper when Mom was making this delicious chicken. The cornmeal...

Our homemade baked beans recipe starts with dried navy beans that simmer in a sweet, savory and smoky sauce. It...

I once knew a nun who cooked the best marinated steaks. I found this recipe in my quest to fix...

Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were...

The second question people ask when I serve them this pie is, "What's your recipe?" It comes right after their...

Bursting with fruit flavor and a flaky, double crust with a lattice top, this peach blueberry pie is the quintessential...

This recipe came from the best cook in West Virginia—my mother! I just added a little to her ingredients. I'm...

This icy granita is a cooling delight on a hot summer day. This is an adults only goody. You can...