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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    Classic Barbecue Sauce

    1 Reviews

    This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona


    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    1 Reviews

    This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat....


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    Smash Burger

    10 Reviews

    In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...


    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Easy Seafood Salad

    8 Reviews

    Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in Washington. There were fresh peaches everywhere,...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    11 Reviews

    This no-bake strawberry pretzel pie recipe is salty, sweet and perfect for potlucks, picnics and just about any gathering under...


    Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

    4 Reviews

    This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...

    Tebow’s Special Ice Cream Pie

    11 Reviews

    You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...


    Italian Bread Salad with Olives

    This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


    Russian Potato Salad

    1 Reviews

    Creamy potatoes, carrots and briny pickles make for a delectable Russian potato salad that is the ideal side...


    Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken

    3 Reviews

    It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen,...


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    Smoked Deviled Eggs

    This easy recipe for smoked deviled eggs puts a delicious and unexpected spin on the classic potluck side dish.


    Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad

    4 Reviews

    I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...


    Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

    This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...


    Feta Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes

    These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove...


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    13 Reviews

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...

    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


    Green Chile Cheeseburgers

    3 Reviews

    There's nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    1 Reviews

    Unlike conventional cobblers, the "topping" of this Crock-Pot peach cobbler is on the bottom. Placing the batter underneath the peaches...


    Sunshine Lime Rickey

    1 Reviews

    This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favorite burger place. I even tried a version...


    S’mores Brownies

    5 Reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    2 Reviews

    A trip to Hawaii is easy with this juicy grilled pineapple chicken. Simply give it a quick marinade, fire up...

    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    11 Reviews

    Tired of the same old boring burgers? This ground chicken Parmesan burger recipe will add a fresh, Italian twist to...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Fruit Salad

    We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of...


    Caramel Chex Mix

    2 Reviews

    Whether you're hosting a party or need a homemade gift idea, retro-style caramel Chex mix is a salty-sweet crowd-pleaser that...


    Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie

    I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...


    64 Healthy Fourth of July Recipes

    From grilled chicken and steak to light dips and frozen treats, these healthy Fourth of July recipes make it easy...


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    75 Diabetic-Friendly Dishes for Your Fourth of July Spread

    Creating a diabetic-friendly spread this Fourth is easy thanks to these healthy recipes! Here, you'll find everything you need, from...