July 4th Recipes

Throw the ultimate Independence Day party with our easy 4th of July recipes, including simple finger foods and star-spangled desserts. Plus, get the best party tips to ensure a good ol’ American time.

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    Zucchini & Cheese Roulades

    My husband enjoys this recipe so much that he even helps me roll up the roulades! You can change the...


    At-Attention Grilled Chicken

    After years of making this recipe, I have yet to find a better grilled chicken. The cooking technique makes it...


    Sweet Tea Concentrate

    Sweet iced tea is a southern classic, and this is a fabulous recipe for tea lovers or for a party....


    Cola Hot Wings

    These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My...


    Fruit Salsa

    If you need inspiration for a fun kid's birthday party snack, or a fresh appetizer at a baby shower, here's...


    Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert

    “My husband and I have loved this cool, creamy dessert for years,” says Kay Hickman in Snyder, Texas. “Now that...


    Grilled Pound Cake with Berries

    The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is...


    Star-Studded Blueberry Pie

    Family and friends say this patriotic pie is better than a local favorite from one of our best neighborhood restaurants....

    Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken

    Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every...


    Club Roll-Ups

    Packed with meat, cheese and olives, these roll-ups are always a hit at parties.


    Tailgate Sausages

    You’ll need just a handful of ingredients to fix these tasty sandwiches. Fully cooked sausages are placed in buns with...


    Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

    Marie Siciliano of Westerly, Rhode Island needs just four items to toss together this crunchy coleslaw that gets a sweet...


    Blueberry Cobbler

    This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...


    Cherry Barbecue Sauce

    Forget cherry pie, cherry BBQ sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and goes beautifully with...


    Cherry Pie Filling

    Homemade cherry pie filling will make your finished dessert burst with flavor, whether you use from-scratch or store-bought pie dough.


    Family Picnic Salad

    The bountiful potluck at our annual family reunion includes favorites such as this salad. You can substitute Italian dressing or...


    Spice-Brined Pork Roast

    This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws...

    Star-Spangled Fruit Tart

    This crispy, creamy dessert is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! With patriotic colors and a light, fluffy filling,...


    Southern Fried Chicken with Gravy

    Fried chicken may have been perfected in the South, but it is loved everywhere! Seasonings add a little something extra...


    Spicy Cheeseburgers

    We think this is the best burger recipe in the world! The burgers are both flavorful and filling. For extra...


    Sour Cream Potato Salad

    Our beloved sour cream potato salad recipe employs Italian dressing and horseradish to make it a tangy, zippy version of...


    Honey-Mustard Potato Salad

    Whenever there is a picnic or cookout, I am asked to bring my potato salad. It’s tangy and a little...


    Brownies a la Mode

    My husband Merrill and I tasted a restaurant’s brownie dessert, and it was hard to beat. I topped it though...

    Walnut Dessert Sauce

    "We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce,"...


    Red Potato Skewers

    As a busy mother of three boys, I love to find good grilling recipes that my husband can use. A...


    Apple Cinnamon Turnovers

    I uses refrigerated biscuits to assemble these turnovers in a jiffy. They also have a easy filling made with chopped...


    Apple Meringue Pie

    I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's one of my husband's favorites. It's a nice variation on traditional...


    Banana Split Supreme

    This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


    Rainbow Pasta Salad

    This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks...