July 4th Recipes

This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon

We love red potatoes for color and shape in a perfect combo with radishes, green onions and a touch of...

Green is my favorite color, and this refreshing salad with grapes, cucumber and kiwi is green to the max. If...

These barbecue baked beans are a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, with a touch of sweetness too. Try this...

Here's a terrific way to eat a garden's worth of veggies. Use up to 5 cups of the freshest stuff...

My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...

My great-great-grandmother handed down her shortcake recipe. I’m sharing it because it’s way too fabulous to keep it a secret!...

I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed...

This colorful side can be put together in minutes for a tasty accompaniment to any backyard barbecue. —Mary McRae, Coldwater,...

Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci,...

This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...

Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies – or in this case, orzo. — Jenni...

We love this salsa made mostly with fresh garden vegetables. It’s healthy, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to...

You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to...

Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and...

You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...

My husband and I like to make up recipes together. The sauce for this juicy burger tastes even better when...

When my daughter, Katie, was 2, the juicy, ripe raspberries in my backyard inspired me to create this cutout cookie....

I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer—it’s so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness....

The combination of tart canned cherries and dried cherries make this so yummy. This is the best cherry pie I...

My husband adores mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms have loads of room for stuffing with feta cheese and pesto. Plan on...

My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old...

I love to bring this delicious salad to school gatherings. The homemade dressing couldn't be simpler, so I whip it...

You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...

These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy treat for get-togethers. —Kathleen...

Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don’t leave it on the grill too long,...

Whole wheat flour and two kinds of berries add an extra helping of nutrition to these hearty pancakes. It’s a...

Preparing beef brisket pizza takes time, but it’s so worth it in the end when you take that first smoky,...