Hosting a 4th of July cookout doesn’t have to be stressful. One of the easiest ways to alleviate stress is to ask family and friends to bring the sides and desserts. Then, all you need to focus on is grilling the protein. Whether you want to grill steak, hot dogs, burgers, chicken, shrimp, or ribs, check out these main meals for the 4th of July.

"The mixture of meats, bacon, and onions gives the burgers a depth of flavor and moisture. This one is one deliciously juicy burger." - The Kitchen Crew

"This is a general recipe for juicy grilled chicken that can be changed by the spices you use. You can use basic BBQ flavored spices or go with a Greek, Indian, Italian, or Mexican profile just by changing the spices you add." - Rhonda

"Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables." - Lynette

"There's a tangy, sweet flavor from the marinade that mixes with the smoky charcoal grilled crust." - The Kitchen Crew

"These oven baked BBQ baby back ribs are cooked low, slow and fall off the bone tender. They have the perfect smoky spice combination and are topped with a sweet BBQ sauce of your choice." - Debbie

"Leaving the shells on the shrimp while grilling makes the shrimp nice and moist." - Melissa

"This is my hubby's favorite grilled dinner. Lots of butter and yumminess." - Ashley

"This steak kabobs recipe is super simple and delicious! Marinating the meat and veggies overnight is what gives these babies a lot of flavor." - The Kitchen Crew

"A very simple, delicious, and moist grilled chicken." - Chacha

"Balsamic grilled flank steak topped with blistered tomatoes and fresh mozzarella caprese!" - Kevin