July 4th Recipes

I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...

My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...

Raspberries and lime are a wonderful flavor combination, so I thought I'd combine them to make a raspberry margarita. This...

Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...

The sweetness of the fruit helps offset the spiciness of the Sriracha, giving this mango margarita a unique and fun...

Take your cocktail to the tropics with this coconut margarita. It's very refreshing! —James Schend, Dairy Freed

Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the...

My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...

Grab the family, head outside and have all the 4th of July fun you want. You can still feast on...

Time to celebrate with Fourth of July salads that are fluffy, fruity and refreshing.

Vegetarians coming to your 4th of July cookout? These picnic-ready recipes will please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

Celebrate American pride on Memorial Day, Flag Day or July 4th with these patriotic cookies, cakes, pies and more flag-shaped...

Show your Independence Day spirit with patriotic desserts, like these Fourth of July bars. Serve them alongside other Independence...

Can't think of any plans other than grilling and chilling? Celebrate the stars and stripes with these creative things to...

Looking for a festive sweet? These Fourth of July cookies bring all the patriotic colors, summer flavors and nostalgic feelings...

Savor the gluten-free taste of summer with these crunchy salads, deep-fried fritters and cool fruit pops perfect for the 4th...

This colorful broccoli almond salad is easy to make in advance. Add the nuts and bacon just before serving so...

Get ready to munch all holiday long with these Fourth of July appetizers! From refreshing fruit salads to hearty chicken...

I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made...

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

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

This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...

A Smash burger is exactly what you think it is; balls of ground beef smashed onto a hot griddle. You'll...

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

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

This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch....

This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...

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

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