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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    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...


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    Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    These bacon-wrapped goodies are always a hit with my friends and family. They’ll go fast, so you may want to...

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    Air-Fryer Tailgate Sausages

    What I love about these, besides the great taste, is you can make them up ahead of time and keep...


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    Multi-Cooker Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

    These fall-off-the-bone-tender Ninja Foodi wings have just the right amount of heat. The cool blue cheese dressing creates the perfect...

    Smash Burgers

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


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

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


    Easy Seafood Salad

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


    Fizzy Peach Shake

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

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    Air-Fryer Italian Bread Salad with Olives

    This quick and flavorful salad recipe always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. It's a timesaver during the...


    Russian Potato Salad

    This Russian potato salad recipe comes from my grandmother, who had written it down in Russian before she translated it...


    Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken

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


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

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


    Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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

    Sunshine Lime Rickey

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


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

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


    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor....


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    Four Berry Margaritas

    I love to whip up a few batches of homemade margarita mix to give to all of my cocktail-loving friends....


    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...


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    Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...

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    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...


    Red, White and Blue Summer Salad

    In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes

    Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to...


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    Pressure-Cooker Tequila Poached Pears

    Tequila may seem an unusual ingredient, but give it a try! The fresh pears and mint make the dessert deliciously...


    Basil Salt

    This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...