July 4th Recipes

When my daughter asked to have a patriotic theme for her July birthday party, I made this refreshing dish. If...

This tasty chicken marinates overnight. The next day, I just pop it on the grill for dinner in no time....

These brownie-filled ice cream cones are a fun addition to any summer gathering. They appeal to the child in everyone.—Mitzi...

My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...

This cool and refreshing no-bake dessert features juicy watermelon and a creamy filling. It’s perfect for hot summer days.

My mom gave me the recipe for these savory chops with a sweet and tangy marinade. The apple juice and...

Blueberries? Love them. Blueberry cheesecake? Even better. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream? Now you’re talking!

My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...

Forget the single scoop of ice cream on top; we've turned apple pie a la mode into a no-bake ice...

The marinade for this steak-and-vegetable kabob is the best one I've ever found. I use it on chicken and pork,...

No matter where my military family is stationed, this ice cream always makes me think of my parents’ backyard rhubarb...

This easy method for moist and tender grilled country-style ribs combines the convenience of the oven with all the smoky...

These tangy grilled chops are all the talk at barbecues and tailgates. You gotta have them with the sweet and...

You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Easy to make, just spicy enough to excite and great-looking, too, these sausage-stuffed jalapeños will be an appetizer you prepare...

I like to peel the husks back and rub ears of sweet corn with delicious dill butter before putting them...

This spicy, saucy chicken is great served with basil-buttered grilled corn on the cob and fresh coleslaw. —Rita Wintrode, Corryton,...

Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm. —Taste...

This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...

A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any...

I have a few good recipes for family-favorite, heart-healthy salmon, but this one is always a hit. I serve it...

A cool comfort food is this pie for my family. On very hot days, I serve it straight from the...

Chicken satay gets its complex flavor from a coconut milk-based marinade spiced with turmeric, coriander, cumin and garlic. Serve the...

These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from...

Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...

If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

This tart cherry pie is sweet, a little sour and bursting with the bold taste of summer. Just one look...

There's nothing that says summer quite like fresh sweet corn, and honey butter makes these ears even sweeter. —Nancy Kreiser,...

No need to call my family twice when these burgers are on the menu. Get ahead of the game and...