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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    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...



    Lime Muffins

    I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I'm always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are...


    Frosty Watermelon Ice

    Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...


    Cookout Caramel S’mores

    Easy delectable treats make a playful finish to an informal meal. Toasting the marshmallows extends our after-dinner time together, giving...


    Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

    In Lyons, Georgia, Suzanne McKinley relies on convenient canned blueberry pie filling and a prepared graham cracker crust to assemble...


    Pesto-Corn Grilled Peppers

    We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn...


    Simmered Smoked Links

    No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They are so effortless to prepare, and...

    Chocolate Sauce Brownies

    These moist cake-like brownies are loaded with crunchy nuts and topped with sweet frosting. If you don't have leftover chocolate...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    You can make a batch of chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats in a matter of minutes with just a...


    Angel Hair Pasta Salad

    This is a refreshing angel hair pasta salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get...


    South Liberty Hall Relish

    My grandparents originated this recipe that's been treasured in our family for four generations. It's named after a dance hall...


    Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa

    My husband, Dave, and I have been in a dinner group with three other couples for a few years. We...


    Patriotic Pizzas

    Here's a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin' flag! You can decorate it with stripes for the U.S. or...


    Raspberry Iced Tea

    This raspberry iced tea recipe is easy to make and super customizable since you can toggle the ratio of sugar...


    Hot Dog Sauce

    A hot dog sauce doesn't have to be something out of a can or served from a restaurant, our recipe...


    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

    You'll relish this zesty condiment Erlene Cornelius sends! "For years, I stirred this up 'by guess and by golly' before...

    Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles

    Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my...


    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


    Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

    This ice cream sandwich recipe makes for an incredibly tasty frozen treat, especially on a hot summer day.


    Cool and Creamy Raspberry Delight

    I knew that this cool, fruit and creamy dessert was a winner the first time I tasted it. I confirmed...


    Purple Plum Pie

    This plum pie combines juicy plums with a sweet crumble topping for a deliciously simple dessert. Perfect for using fresh...


    Potato Pockets

    Our young sons like to help me assemble potatoes, carrots and onions into foil packages that we can grill alongside...

    Fire-and-Ice Pickles

    The only difficult thing about this fire-and-ice pickles recipe is waiting at least a week before you get to enjoy...


    Watermelon Boat

    "Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon...


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    German Coleslaw

    German coleslaw recipe contains no mayonnaise, and we promise you won’t miss it! This salad has the perfect balance of...


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    Fresh Veggie Pizza

    We love veggie pizza, period! But especially because fresh vegetables are 10x better when they're served on a crescent roll...


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops

    These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan,...


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    Watermelon Cake

    No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping...