July 4th Recipes

This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...

Cool summer pies are one of Mom's specialties. This version offers pineapple, maraschino cherries and walnuts that are folded into...

For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can't be beat! Layers of rich pound cake,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rich, creamy and delicious describe this raspberry treat. It's so luscious it's worth the time it takes to make it....

When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...

It's well worth the time to make this beautiful and delicious cake. Each moist layer is separated by a rich...

My mother-in-law has a sour cherry tree in her yard that yields many quarts of cherries each June, and this...

This pleasant seafood salad is mild with a hint of lemon and dill. The recipe calls for imitation lobster, but...

You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot...

I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over...