37 Best Fourth of July Recipes

It’s hard to imagine summer without fresh fruit pie. Filled with fresh, in-season berries, this pie makes a special 4th of July dessert. Top each slice with whipped cream or ice cream.

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In addition to party dips and frozen desserts, healthy grilled vegetables are a great addition to your menu. Easy-to-make grilled skewers are not only delicious, but also vibrant and beautiful.

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This beautiful frozen layered dessert is surprisingly easy to make: simply mix blackberry jam and lemon curd into store-bought vanilla ice cream and layer with ginger cookies and fresh blackberries in a loaf pan.

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A fresh, crunchy dip is very welcome on a hot summer day, and this is a slightly larger version of guacamole with a few extra ingredients.

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Dessert doesn’t get more festive than this recipe: a hearty serving of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two sprinkle-dusted sugar cookies. Ice cream sandwiches can be made up to 1 month in advance and stored in the freezer.

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This icebox cake has it all: cookies, cream, and fresh berries. Plus, it’s super easy to make. It’s the perfect dessert to grab from the fridge in time for the fireworks.

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No summer celebration is complete without a big bowl of pasta salad, and this one is sure to be a favorite for everyone. Inspired by lobster rolls, this salad is loaded with Old Bay seasoned shrimp, crunchy celery, bell peppers, and a creamy, lemony dressing.

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Tacos, fajitas, barbecue, burgers—this sweet and tart mango salad goes well with anything. It’s made with mango, red bell peppers, crunchy jicama, red onion, and a tangy lime dressing.

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Don’t feel like firing up the grill? This savory slow cooker chicken comes to the rescue. Serve on a bun with pickles and coleslaw for an easy main dish.

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This potluck-friendly salad is deliciously texture-packed: Toasted ramen noodles add some serious crunch when paired with cashews and a convenient coleslaw mix, and mandarins are bursting with juicy sweetness. It also keeps beautifully in the fridge.

Get the recipe for Ramen Noodle Salad.

Skip the floral arrangement and make this striking cake the centerpiece of your 4th of July table. A little trick with parchment paper makes it easy to create straight lines.

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Keep it simple this Fourth of July with a summer treat: a tomato sandwich. Garlic aioli and fresh basil add a little flair, but a few crispy strips of bacon would also make a great addition.

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The quick-heat grates can be used for more than just burgers and ribs. Try adding this grilled okra to your menu for a light and fresh side dish. Grilled in the pod, the okra gets a nice char and a slight crispiness.

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This patriotic party dessert is easy: pick up some pound cake from the grocery store (or bake Ree’s perfect pound cake ), make a cream cheese mix, and layer it all in a trifle dish with fresh berries.

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Stuffed with American cheese and topped with silky caramelized onions, this burger is heavenly from start to finish. It’s a staple in my hometown of Minneapolis, and this recipe will show you how to make it at home.

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A crunchy cousin of coleslaw, this dish is the perfect side dish for any Fourth of July meal, adding a fresh kick to barbecued ribs or chicken. Plus, it can be made ahead of time (and you should!) and is super easy to throw together.

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Sauced ribs are a Fourth of July staple, and this recipe shows you how to make the best ribs on the grill. They take a little time to prepare, but they’re super easy, and the end result is totally worth it.

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Lee’s take on Aina Garten’s patriotic flag cake is a berry-topped masterpiece that’s the centerpiece of any Fourth of July gathering, with juicy raspberries on the red stripes, cream cheese icing on the white, and beautiful blueberries on the blue, studded with icing “stars.”

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