4th of July is about celebrating both America’s independence and good food with great friends and family. Whether you’re hosting or attending a cookout, we’ve pulled together recipes that will be great for your Fourth of July cookout. You’ll find everything from main dishes to grilling favorites and sides to desserts. There are a few patriotic ones if you want to make a festive treat.
Patriotic Berry Trifle
"Macrayla's berry trifle is beautiful and would make a wonderful centerpiece for your dessert table. It tastes just as good as it looks." - The Kitchen Crew
Spaghetti Salad With Balsamic and Basil Dressing
"Basil is plentiful in the garden now and I love the way it pairs with the pungent-sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar. This is very good with grilled chicken but delicious all by itself." - Gretchen
Ciao Bella Balsamic Grilled Chicken
"Something a little different than BBQ sauce for your chicken. I came up with this recipe because I wanted something I could marinate the day before or the morning of the day I would be grilling. All the work is done ahead of time. All that's left is the grilling." - Anna
Great Grandma Young's Homemade Chocolate Cake
"This cake recipe I found going through my grandmother's recipe books. This recipe was written in old handwriting in a book dated 1923. It is a family hit and I get begged to make it for every family get-together." - Ted
Strawberry Lemon Coleslaw
"This Strawberry Lemon Coleslaw has the perfect balance of flavors and is the perfect summer side dish. It is sweet, savory, and tangy all at once. I have been making this salad for years and this is what it has evolved into." - Debbie
Jan's Macaroni Salad
"This is my Mom's recipe that I have tweaked. Everyone really likes it. I get asked to bring it to parties and picnics." - Janice
Patriotic Cheesecake
"This cheesecake tastes as wonderful as it looks. The cake itself is a basic cheesecake with a thick cinnamon graham cracker crust. No thin crust that crumbles here. The fresh whipped cream with the dense cheesecake and sweet berries is perfect and yummy." - The Kitchen Crew
Caramel Brownies
"Caramel Brownies are sweet, soft, chewy, buttery with deep caramel notes. A simple dessert recipe that’s perfectly rich, moist, indulgent, and ready in 30 minutes!" - Paula
Juicy Bacon Burgers
"Who doesn't love a good grilled burger in the summer? Stuff it with chopped bacon and you have an amazing burger." - The Kitchen Crew
Hot Dog Onions
"I tried many different hot dog onion recipes. I mixed and matched them until I got the perfect combination!" - Lillian
Sweet Red Potato Salad
"Know how to jazz up potato salad? Use red potatoes and sweet potatoes! This is an excellent potato salad that pops with flavor. It has a light sweet flavor from the potatoes and tanginess from the vinegar." - The Kitchen Crew
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
"My mother-in-law eats dairy but not eggs, so I am always looking for creative recipes to accommodate her diet. I always make these eggless chocolate chip cookies when she visits, and no one can tell the difference between them and cookies made with eggs! They are crisp on the outside and super-chewy on the inside." - Shikha
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
"A simple creamy and tangy dill pickle potato salad!" - Kevin
4th of July Strawberries
"These strawberries are too adorable for words. Chocolate dip strawberries are always a treat. Making them with a patriotic theme for summer is adorable and tasty." - The Kitchen Crew
Southern Sausage Baked Beans
"This is my mama's recipe. It has always been a "must-have" side at all of our BBQs! Goes very well alongside potato salad too. The sausage gives it such a great flavor." - Leslie
White Sangria Sparkler
"Enjoy this White Sangria Sparkler for it’s refreshing and light flavor. It’s made with fruit-forward Mirassou wine and seasonal fresh fruit." - Paula
Orzo and Spinach Salad
"Want something a little different in a summer salad? Well, here it is. This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy." - Grace
"My Fav" Marinated Flank Steak
"There's nothing better than grilling steak when the weather is warmer and the marinade for this flank steak is excellent. It gives the meat a great smoky flavor and nicely tenderizes the meat." - The Kitchen Crew