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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    Apple Dump Cake

    This 3-ingredient apple dump cake is the perfect overnight dessert. Serve it on its own or topped with whipped cream...


    Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

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


    Candied Cherries

    There’s nothing quite like a perfectly scooped ice cream sundae drizzled in chocolate sauce and bejeweled with candied cherries. The

    Ranch Dip

    Flavorful and easy to make, this ranch dip is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Pair it with veggies,...


    Loaded Greek Pasta Salad

    A blend of complementary flavors from traditional ingredients, this Greek pasta salad gets topped with a tangy dressing to pull...

    Smoked Chicken Wings

    When you want chicken with that deep, smoked flavor, there's no better way to achieve that than by bringing out...


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

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    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    French Dip Sliders

    If you ask me, the appetizers are the real winners at a game-day party. I mean, we all gotta eat—regardless

    Cherry Dump Cake

    None of your guests will guess that this easy cherry dump cake took just four ingredients, plus ice cream for...


    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...



    Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Pack this classic salad for a picnic or workplace lunch. For best results, allow the salad to sit in the...


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    The Charcuterie Ice Platter Every Outdoor Celebration Needs

    Because no one likes warm meats and cheeses that have been sitting out all day. Here's why we love this...

    Cherries Jubilee

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


    Grilled French Onions

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    This savory delicacy lets you enjoy all the flavors of French onion soup during summertime. Serve it with toasty bread...


    Caprese Eggplant Hero

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    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes...


    Peach & Blueberry Galette

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    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

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    Chorizo does all the work seasoning these burgers, and the aioli comes together in minutes. Wrap the juicy patties in...


    Patriotic Pepper Platter

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    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


    Blueberry Dump Cake

    1 review

    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

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

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    Creamy Pina Colada Pie

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    This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...


    Pina Colada Lush

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


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    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

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


    Pina Colada Fluff

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