Independence Day Menus

This block party-worthy menu serves up to 10 people and is sure to appeal to kids and adults alike, with everything from Classic Western Burgers to Old Glory Cherry-Blueberry Pie.Menu: All-American Barbecue

Grilled Flatbread with Tomatoes and Basil, the centerpiece of this barbecue menu, captures the best of summer's fresh flavors. Cooking the bread on the grill gives it a great flavor and crispy crust.Menu: Fourth of July Cookout

Oh, say, can you see what we have for you: substantial dishes, including desserts, that are not only healthful but exude the excitement of a fireworks display.Menu: Bill of Lights

For this year's Fourth of July gathering, serve out-of-the-ordinary, delicious dishes such as Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Mango Salsa and Roasted Plums with Ginger and Pecans.Menu: Dinner at Dusk

The beauty of this menu is that nearly all of the dishes can be made ahead, freeing up time to kick back and relax with family.Menu: Home for the Fourth

Homemade lemonade, potato salad, brownies, apple pie–even slaw! This portable menu from Southern Living is quintessential Fourth of July. All that's missing is the American flag.Menu: Independence Day Picnic