Red, white and blue granita
Watermelon Za’atar Salad
Watermelon is a staple for any Fourth of July party, and this recipe, laced with salty olives, tangy lime juice, fresh mint, and za’atar, is the unexpected watermelon dish upgrade you’ve been looking for.
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Green Bean Pasta Salad
Grilled Reuben Dog
Enjoy this New York deli-style hot dog loaded with toppings, or try it with wieners instead of corned beef for a whole new flavor.
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Black bean burger
Veggie burgers don’t have to be bland and boring: these black bean burgers pack a deep flavor into every bite, and best of all, they can be made ahead of time, frozen, and thrown on the grill.
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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Steak with Coriander and Cucumber
Grilled fruit salad with vanilla yogurt
Juicy pineapple and mango are grilled for a few minutes and then served on top of vanilla Greek yogurt and drizzled with honey. It’s delicious on its own, but when combined with pound cake it makes a special summer dessert.
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Crab Roll
Nothing says summer like a seafood-loaded roll, and in this recipe, crab meat is smothered in a flavorful mayonnaise and mustard mixture infused with lemon zest, hot sauce, and fresh herbs.
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Hugo Spritz
Ice cream sandwich cake
This recipe is easier than it looks because it uses store-bought ice cream sandwiches, and topped with whipped cream and crushed freeze-dried strawberries makes a great nostalgic dessert.
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Vegetarian Antipasto Salad
Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will enjoy this vibrant, crunchy salad filled with mozzarella balls, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, pepper onion and lettuce.
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Cheeseburger with Cheddar Cheese
Blackberry Ribs
The thought of tender ribs drizzled in blackberry jam, barbecue sauce and lime juice is enough to get your mouth watering, so be sure to bring an extra napkin.
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Grilled Lemon-Lime Corn Salad
Watermelon pizza
This is not a delivery, it’s a fruit pizza, and you don’t even have to cook anything.
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Chicago style chicken dog
Cherry Frosted Yogurt
This homemade cold treat is synonymous with summer. Made with vanilla Greek yogurt, cherries, and gingersnap cookies, these red and white popsicles are a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Spicy Margarita
Kick off your Fourth of July party with a spicy margarita made with homemade Sriracha syrup, fresh lime juice, and sliced Fresno chiles. This recipe makes one serving, but you can easily scale it up to make a pitcher.
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Strawberries and cream crispy tortilla bowl
Independence Day Chocolate Bark
As you can see from previous holiday barks, chocolate bark is quick, easy and versatile, and this Independence Day version’s psychedelic blue and red swirls are especially mesmerizing.
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Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about delicious recipes, must-try foods, and the most tried-and-true secrets to successful home cooking. Since joining GH in 2020, she has taste-tested hundreds of products and recipes (hard work!). A Fordham University graduate, she considers the kitchen her happiest place.
Kate Marker (she/her) is Chief Food Director at Hearst Lifestyle Group, overseeing the team that produces food content for several Hearst titles. Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Prevention, Women’s Day and Country lifeShe has nearly 20 years of experience in food media and prior to that worked in some of New York City’s finest restaurants.
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