July 4th Recipes

Our Test Kitchen concocted this easy recipe, enhancing lean ground beef with onion powder, chili powder and red pepper flakes....

This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a...

I tried these kabobs at a friend's barbecue and asked for the recipe. Marinating them overnight really gives the flavor...

"My German father-in-law loves to vacation in Greece," relates Jerry Lappin of Garden City, Kansas. "After a stay on the...

These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...

Club soda gives a little fizz to this refreshing sweet-tart beverage. —Becky Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Here's an Asian slaw recipe without all the greasy mayonnaise. It's well-liked by the people who've tried it. A bit...

My family can't resist a sweet spinach and strawberry salad topped with this lovely dressing. Every bite smacks of summer.

This potato salad is well coated with a creamy dill dressing. This summery salad, made with radish slices and chopped...

I first sampled these BLT wraps at a bridal luncheon years ago. Now I frequently make them for our weekly...

Banana boats are an epic dessert for any kind of outdoor cooking. They’re easy, memory-making and so customizable that they...

I make these tasty loin chops all the time and my family never tires of them. I whip up this...

I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...

Living in Texas, where summers get warm, I do a lot of cooking on the grill. I think you'll enjoy...

Sour cream makes these grilled hamburgers delightfully moist, and thyme and black pepper give them zip. These sandwiches are a...

My family finds these fruity cookies to be a light treat in summer. I sometimes use lemon cake mix in...

To make peach pie even during the winter, I use this simple recipe. It also makes it easier when I...

I hear "Wow!" whenever I share this creamy peanut butter pie with a chocolate cookie crust. And I love that...

I often brown the topping for this special-occasion pie under the broiler to give it extra eye appeal. Watch it...

This sandwich is an all-time family favorite around our house. We love the leftovers—if we're lucky enough to have any!—for...

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit....

My chicken gets its subtle pucker from lemonade concentrate. So simple, so sweet! —Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

This cherry pie is so easy! I'm a teacher and a Navy wife, so simplicity and quickness are both mealtime...

The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party....

My boys can't wait to pick the first ripe tomatoes in our garden to be used in this terrific pie....

With a delicate crust and lots of lovely tomatoes on top, this dish is a special one to serve to...

These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get!...