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...


    Cherries Jubilee

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


    Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

    1 review

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


    Grilled French Onions

    1 review

    This savory delicacy lets you enjoy all the flavors of the classic 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...


    Peach & Blueberry Galette

    My husband's favorite pie is blueberry, made with fresh-picked northern Ontario blueberries. Adding peaches and a rustic crust creates a...


    Chorizo Burgers with Green Chile Aioli

    2 reviews

    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

    When I need a quick dessert, this is the recipe I reach for most of the time. I usually have...

    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

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




    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

    8 reviews

    Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I...

    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    6 reviews

    We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...


    Pina Colada Fluff

    1 review

    This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma's vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use...


    This Is the Most Popular Fourth of July Food in Your State

    I know what I'm bringing to my party this year!



    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...


    How to Make a Star-Spangled Fourth of July Charcuterie Board

    Full of red, white and blue fruit, cheeses and sweets, this Fourth of July charcuterie board will be the centerpiece...



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    50 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Desserts

    These red, white and blue desserts are the perfect way to show off your patriotic side at Labor Day, July...


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    50 Easy Fourth of July Desserts to Dazzle Your Guests

    We know you're busy flipping burgers and lighting the grill. That's where these easy Fourth of July desserts come in....

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    75 Vintage Fourth of July Recipes

    Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned Fourth of July menu! With classics like apple pie and canapes, along with buttermilk...



    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...


    A 7-Day Meal Plan for The Week of The 4th of July

    Celebrate Independence Day all week with these classic recipes. Start the week with hot dogs and end the week with...


    Air-Fryer Fried Cookies

    Deep-fried Oreos are a county fair favorite. Now you can make them at home quickly, easily and mess free. —Margarita...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Legs

    1 review

    For years, I tried to find the perfect bottled barbecue sauce for chicken legs. After a few years, I threw...