July 4th Recipes

Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne...

My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska

Here's a simple way to serve potatoes that has big flavor: cut into wedges, coat generously in garlic, paprika and...

This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be...

A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on...

I have a few good recipes for family-favorite, heart-healthy salmon, but this one is always a hit. I serve it...

Coating broccoli in a lemon juice marinade and a layer of Parmesan, then hitting it with a smoky char, makes...

With its bold orange taste and cool smooth texture, this appealing ice cream dessert is crowd-pleaser. People who ask me...

Brighten a picnic lunch or backyard barbecue with this cheerful, fresh-tasting salad. If you use want to use sweet corn...

Why aren't chicken legs always the star of the grill? They're way juicier than breasts, and with the right marinade...

In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb...

We love this wonderful bacon salad that tastes like a piled-high BLT without the time or effort. You can make...

Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon...

Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...

The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food,...

For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...

Living in California, we grill year-round and tend to get tired of the same old thing. My family loves this...

This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there's a blueberry orchard near our home, we...

Instead of topping my burgers with cheese, I like to shred it and mix it into the meat when shaping...

Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...

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,...