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4th of July Recipes

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.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled corn on the cob is one of summer's greatest pleasures. Sweet and just a little smoky, this corn on the cob will be the hit of every cookout. Everyone loves this grilled corn on the cob.

Grilled Vegetables

Grilled vegetables are an easy and tasty side dish for cookouts, picnics and anytime. In this grilled vegetables recipe, mushrooms and zucchini are briefly marinated then tossed on the grill. A little salt is all you need to bring out the best flavor in these grilled vegetables.

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.

Smores

Smores are classic campfire food -- and for good reason: s'mores taste great. You'll only need three ingredients for this smores recipe.

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.

Tips for Grilling Burgers

These tips for grilling burgers will have you enjoying moist and juicy burgers every time.

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.

Ultimate Picnic Planner

The best picnics are full of food, fun and laughter. These picnic food ideas and easy picnic recipes will help get the party started.

Waldorf Salad

This Waldorf salad is refreshing, thanks to the addition of fresh mint.

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