July 4th Recipes

When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam...

These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade...

This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food...

I'd never had grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple,...

This grilled skirt steak gets its tender, buttery texture from an overnight marinade and its crisp, charred exterior from the...

I grew up in northern New Jersey, where hot dogs with grilled potatoes were born. It's a combo you’ll love....

This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...

Soaked in brine and rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, these grilled pork chops burst with flavor.

My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in...

Stuff cherry tomatoes with a creamy bacon filling for fun, poppable bites to serve at summer parties, potlucks and game...

To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's...

Swedish cream is similar to panna cotta, because it is set with gelatin, but the tender dessert includes sour cream...

This vegan apple pie recipe uses shortening instead of butter or lard in the crust. Such an easy swap!

This is one of my brother-in-law's special cookout recipes. The onions, garlic and herbs in the marinade make a tasty,...

My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added...

Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...

This red, white and blueberry dessert is a packed with sweet cream cheese, whipped cream and fresh berries with a...

This peach crumble pie recipe is a nostalgic nod to fruit crumbles and back-porch desserts. Plus, it's simple to make...

The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...

Because you use your freezer to prepare this crunchy, creamy treat—not your oven—it won't heat up your kitchen on sweltering...

Fruit pizza is bright, colorful and delightfully simple to make!

Canned cherries and a hint of almond extract give this cherry pudding cake its nostalgic flavor and jammy finish.

It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

This brownie recipe is the very best, from its deep chocolate flavor and crispy edges to its moist, decadent center.

Bursting with fruit flavor and a flaky, double crust with a lattice top, this peach blueberry pie is the quintessential...

Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were...

Raspberry kuchen is one of the easiest summer fruit recipes. It's made with kitchen and pantry staples and very little...

These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.

It doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra...