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4th of July Recipes

For Easy, Fun Outdoor Entertaining

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

These 4th of July Recipes include everything you need to have a festive picnic or outdoor barbecue.

1. Pizza Burgers

Pizza BurgersStephanie Gallagher
These pizza burgers make a refreshing change from the typical plain burgers. And kids just love 'em!

2. Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried ChickenStephanie Gallagher
A nice, long soak in a buttermilk-and-tabasco marinade makes this fried chicken juicy and tender. Be sure to follow the recipe and let the chicken rest a good 15-20 minutes before frying. This lets the coating adhere to the chicken and results in a wonderfully crispy fried chicken.

3. Red Potato Salad

Red Potato SaladStephanie Gallagher
This red potato salad lends a festive touch to a 4th of July BBQ. Sweet pickle relish combines with spicy hot sauce to lend a sweet and spicy flavor to the mayonnaise-based dressing for this red potato salad.

4. Grilled Vegetables

Grilled VegetablesStephanie Gallagher
These grilled vegetables have a nice, almost crusty exterior that goes with just about any picnic food.

5. Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This broccoli salad recipe has it all: broccoli, almonds, bacon, raisins and cheese in a sweet dressing. This broccoli salad recipe can also be made a day or so in advance. Just add the bacon right before serving.

6. Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach SaladStephanie Gallagher
The contrast of sweet juicy strawberries, fresh spinach and crunchy glazed pecans makes this strawberry spinach salad a real flavor sensation!

7. Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta SaladStephanie Gallagher
With red bell peppers, zucchini, artichokes and black olives, this Italian pasta salad is loaded with great flavor.

8. Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate BrowniesStephanie Gallagher
A little fudgy and a little chewy, these chocolate brownies will please everyone at your 4th of July picnic.

9. Apple Pie

Apple PieStephanie Gallagher
It doesn't get more patriotic than apple pie. And this apple pie recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it taste and smell amazing.

10. Cream Cheese Dipped Strawberries

Cream Cheese Dipped StrawberriesStephanie Gallagher
Sweet, juicy strawberries are coated with a sweetened cream cheese and topped with red, white and blue sprinkles for a festive 4th of July treat.

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