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4th of July recipes should be easy to prepare and easy to eat outdoors. From broccoli salad to burgers, these are classic 4th of July recipes.
4th of July Desserts
These 4th of July desserts are as tempting for your taste buds as they are attractive to the eyes. Even better: These patriotic desserts can all be prepared in advance, so you don't have to be in the kitchen on 4th of July.
4th of July Recipes
These 4th of July Recipes include everything you need to have a festive picnic or outdoor barbecue.
Apple Pie
What could be more appropriate for 4th of July than apple pie? All you need is a scoop of vanilla ice cream to finish this apple pie.
Bacon Cheeseburgers
These bacon cheeseburgers have the bacon mixed right into the burgers!
BBQ Chicken
This BBQ chicken recipe gets all the great barbecue sauce flavor cooked right along with the chicken, and it's guaranteed not to burn, because it's made in an electric skillet.
Blueberry Pie
This no-bake blueberry pie tastes wonderful, and it's super easy to make.
Broccoli Bacon Salad
This broccoli bacon salad is guaranteed to be a hit at your 4thof July picnic. Crunchy broccoli pairs with sweet grapes, salty bacon and peanuts in this tasty broccoli bacon salad.
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad recipe is made with broccoli, almonds, raisins, bacon and cheese. Yum!
Camping Recipes
These camping recipes are tasty, easy and fun for the whole family. Some of these recipes can be made in advance. Others can be done around the campfire. Either way, everyone will love these easy camping recipes.
Carrot Salad
Refreshing and sweet, this carrot salad is made with shredded apples and carrots.
Chocolate Brownies
These chocolate brownies are a little fudgy and a little cakey. Everyone will love these brownies.
Couscous Salad
This couscous salad can be made at the last minute or in advance. Either way, it's delish!
Cream Cheese Dipped Strawberries
Sweet, juicy and creamy, these strawberries will be the hit of your 4th of July cookout.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This ice cream sandwich cake is refreshing, festive and easy to prepare.
Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian pasta salad recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.
Lemon Bars
Sweet, tart and loaded with lemon flavor, these lemon bars make a refreshing dessert for 4th of July or anytime.
Mexican Turkey Burgers
Mashed avocado adds moisture and flavor to ground turkey in these juicy turkey burgers.
Potato Salad
This classic potato salad recipe is always a hit. It includes hard-boiled eggs, celery and pickle relish.
Red Potato Salad
This red potato salad recipe has a little kick to it, thanks to the addition of hot sauce to the dressing. Cool cucumbers provide a refreshing counterpart to this tasty red potato salad.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Moist, with just a hint of chocolate flavor, these red velvet cupcakes look great on a 4th of July picnic table.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This strawberry spinach salad is always a crowd-pleaser!
Taffy Apple Salad
This sweet salad is made with apples, peanuts, pineapple chunks and mini marshmallows in a frozen whipped topping dressing.
Tortellini Salad
Healthy and refreshing, this tortellini salad is made with whole wheat tortellini, zucchini, red pepper, onions and mushrooms.
Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers have a secret ingredient to make them moist: ricotta cheese.
Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf salad is refreshing, thanks to the addition of fresh mint.

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