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July 4th Recipes

Find hundreds of 4th of July recipes, including icy treats and grilling sensations, perfect for Independence Day.

July 4th Menus and More

Patriotic menu ideas, grilling how-to, and a guide to the summer's best ice cream – everything you need to celebrate July 4th in style.

July 4th Cookout Menu

Celebrate Independence Day with juicy burgers, barbecued chicken and all the fixings. Show your spirit with a patriotic flag cake and star-spangled sundaes.
Home for the Fourth

This menu will complement your holiday activities with the season's favorite food--burgers, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, green beans, and blackberries. Most of the recipes can be made the day before. However, the Fresh Blackberry Pie should be assembled and served on the same day for best results. You can prepare the hamburger patties ahead also, but cook them at mealtime for burgers that are deliciously hot and juicy. (Serves 8)
Grill Maintenance 101

Keep your outdoor grill in tip-top shape. All you need are a few inexpensive tools and a little bit of elbow grease.
Bill of Lights

This Fourth of July, create some culinary fireworks with a low-fat menu that explodes with excitement.
Independence Day Picnic

Enjoy this portable menu at your Fourth of July celebration. (Serves 8)
Summer's Best Ice Cream

Nothing says summertime like the whir of the ice cream freezer. Whether you're cranking it by hand or letting the motor do the work, the result is cool, creamy pleasure.
American Flavor

No Independence Day celebration is complete without burgers, watermelon and pie.