July 4th Recipes

I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat anytime I want....

"I really enjoy making these special burgers with a surprise inside," writes Ann Couch of Halifax, North Carolina. The homemade...

If you're looking for an easy yet impressive cookie bouquet recipe, you've found it! In the spring, I cut these...

This fruit smoothie recipe is one of my favorites. The yummy blend just might take you back to soda-fountain days…but...

I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...

This barbecue burger makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or special addition to your summer grilling spread.

My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...

You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem...

This gelatin is enjoyed by everyone because you just can't go wrong with fresh berries. —Nicole Nemeth, Komoka, Ontario

I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on...

Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...

If you’re looking for a delicious way to use a quart or so of tart summer berries, start with this...

My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it...

This is the perfect drink to quench the thirst on hot summer days. The combination of lemon and lime is...

Glazed beef tournedos bring upscale restaurant vibes to your table any night of the week. This tender grilled steak brushed...

Homemade baked honey-mustard wings are packed with flavor, thanks to spicy mustard and your favorite honey, and they're easy to...

You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor...

The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....

Guess what: Turkey burgers don't have to be dry! Here's the secret to making juicy grilled turkey burgers, including a...

Learn how to grill chicken breast for the easiest summer dinner. The days of dull, dry chicken are over.

Once these ruby-red stone fruits start popping up at farmers markets, it’s time to break out our recipe for homemade...

These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.

Loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this luscious JELL-O is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! —Constance Fennell, Grand...

Blueberry pie with graham cracker crust is the quintessential summer dessert. This combination of fresh blueberries, sugar and a sweet...

Our honey mustard potato salad recipe employs a sweet, tangy and creamy dressing that complements waxy potatoes, crunchy celery and...

Forget cherry pie, cherry barbecue sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and it goes beautifully...

This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...

The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is...