July 4th Recipes

The flavors of Freedom

Get ready to fire up the grill and savor the flavors of the USA with these July 4th cookout recipes!

There is nothing quite as American than celebrating our Independence on July 4th with the timeless tradition of a summer cookout. There’s something truly special about the aroma of burgers sizzling on the barbecue, the sound of laughter filling the air, and the sense of camaraderie as friends and family come together to celebrate America. From classic favorites like juicy burgers and tangy barbecue ribs to inventive sides and refreshing drinks, these July 4th recipes are sure to delight taste buds and create unforgettable memories. So let’s fire up the grill and celebrate the spirit of freedom and togetherness.

Chicken, Comfort food, fried food

Irresistible Fried Chicken Sandwich

Ina Garten's Fried Chicken Sandwich is a must-try for any home cook looking to elevate their fried chicken game. With a few tips & tricks, this recipe is foolproof!

Comfort food, Make Ahead, Pasta

Ina Garten's Overnight Mac and Cheese

Boil pasta for 4 minutes and combine with cheeses and heavy cream. Let sit overnight overnight then top with more cheese and bake. Ina Garten's overnight mac & cheese recipe is easy, rich, gooey, and delicious.

Gluten Free, Grilled, Low Carb

Seared Tuna with Tomatoes & Capers

With flavors built around tuna season, this dish is deceivingly simple to make yet, produces an extremely sophisticated meal. A fresh, bright mixture of tomatoes & basil are mixed with briny capers that bring just enough salinity to bring to life the tuna's natural ocean flavor.

cheese, Tomatoes

Roasted Caprese Salad

This twist on Tomato & Mozzarella salad elevates the more traditional version to soaring new heights of flavor! Slow roasting plum tomatoes brings out all their natural sweetness.

Make Ahead, party, Pasta

Italian Pasta Salad

This is the perfect Italian pasta salad inspired by antipasti favorites like sweet sun-dried tomatoes, salty olives, spicy pepperoncini peppers, salami and fresh mozzarella tossed together with peppery arugula and savory basil!

Grilled, seafood, shrimp

Grilled Shrimp

One of my favorite things to grill is shrimp and every single time I make these simple, grilled shrimp I get the same reaction- "WOW! Why are these so good?!"

Magazine feature, summer

Summer Corn Salad

To make the perfect summer side dish toss corn and grape tomatoes with an easy apple cider vinaigrette and finish with lots of fresh basil.

Beef, Magazine feature, No Sidebar

Red Wine Onion Burger

There is no argument that beef pairs very well with onions and red wine, which is exactly what this recipe uses to take this burger to a whole new level!

Make Ahead

Berry Crumble Bars

This is the best raspberry crumble bars recipe. It is a perfect combination of a savory shortbread crust and sweet delicious fruit jam. These are a fan favorite!

Potatoes, summer

Potato Salad with Summer Herbs & Vinaigrette

Fresh herbs are tossed with warm potatoes, champagne vinegar and white wine to come together for a fabulous summer side dish.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

What kind of chocolate chip cookie do you like - chewy, soft, thick, thin, chunky, cakey, crispy, salty? if you are looking for a thin, salty, semi-crisp chocolate chip cookie- then look no further!

Make Ahead, seafood, shrimp

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Good Shrimp Cocktail should be meaty, dry, and slightly briny. It should have tons of flavor all on its own.

Pork

Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs

You will love these fall off the bone oven baked ribs! Simply season, cover & bake for about 3 hours. Smoother with barbecue sauce, pile high and serve.