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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    60 Easy 4th of July Recipes

    These easy 4th of July recipes are sure to be a hit at your picnic or backyard barbecue.

    40 Patriotic Recipes

    Show off your pride with red, white and blue recipes like watermelon salads, pork tenderloin with triple-berry salsa, frozen lemonade...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


    Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

    Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...

    Inside-Out Veggie Dip

    Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd test

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...

    Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

    These soft blueberry cheesecake cookies have a creamy surprise in the middle—frozen cream cheese that melts into a gooey, tangy...


    Mushroom Steaks

    This marinated, grilled portobello mushroom steak can sub for meat without missing a beat—and it's ready in less than 30...


    Stracciatella Gelato

    Cool down the Italian way with stracciatella gelato! The classic Italian gelato flavor features delicate chocolate ribbons in a smooth,...


    Watermelon Popsicles

    Beat the heat with sweet-tart homemade watermelon popsicles. They're low in sugar, loaded with fruit and 100% delightful.

    How to Cook the Burgers on the Stove

    The secret to perfect stovetop burgers is poking a hole through the middle of the burger patty so it cooks...


    Candied Cherries (Cherries Glacé)

    Candied cherries, or cherries glacé, are a beautiful way to spruce up a dessert display or transform your pancakes and...


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Cherry Dump Cake

    With this recipe for cherry dump cake, you'll have dessert on the table in no time. No mixing bowl needed!


    Cherries Jubilee

    Made with sweet or tart cherries and doused in brandy, cherries jubilee will be a flaming success! —Taste of Home...

    Grilled French Onions

    This savory delicacy lets you enjoy all the flavors of French onion soup during summertime. Serve it with toasty bread...


    Caprese Eggplant Hero

    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes...


    Galette

    Experience the delightful simplicity of a rustic French galette with our peach and blueberry version. Its flaky, buttery crust and...



    Chorizo Burgers with Green Chile Aioli

    Chorizo does all the work seasoning these burgers, and the aioli comes together in minutes. Wrap the juicy patties in...


    Patriotic Pepper Platter

    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


    Blueberry Dump Cake

    If you are searching for an easy, tasty dessert, look no further. Behold the blueberry dump cake!


    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


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    Holiday Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    These festive cookies are made with packaged devil's food cake mix, delivering rich, chocolatey flavor with minimal effort. The sweetened...

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    Creamy Pina Colada Pie

    This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...


    Pina Colada Lush

    Take a trip to the tropics with this pina colada lush, a no-bake dessert with layers of creamy coconut, tangy...


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    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    Who needs the drive-thru? This KFC coleslaw recipe is the perfect copycat recipe when you’re craving that signature sweet-and-tangy flavor...


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    Pina Colada Fluff

    If you're a pina colada lover, do we have the dessert recipe for you! Our pina colada fluff takes cues...


    Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

    Whether you're looking for a side dish or a hearty casserole, this cauliflower mac and cheese recipe does it all....


    Vegan Gluten-Free Graham Crackers

    One thing I missed the most when I had to go gluten-free was graham crackers. Not only that, but I...