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Fourth of July

Whether you’re having a low-key picnic or an epic BBQ, we’ve got EVERYTHING you need for your 4th of July celebration, from fun summer drinks to grilled mains, with tons of festive desserts and must-have sides in between.

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56 Classic Fourth Of July Recipes Guaranteed To Win At Your BBQ Or Picnic

Break out your flag bandana and serve up some of these July 4th classics.

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Let's Get This Party Started

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60 Fourth Of July Party Appetizers To Start Your Party Off With A Bang

Keep everyone happy from the minute your party starts with these summery dips, skewers, and bites.

spinach artichoke zucchini bites

Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites

watermelon gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho

tomato gnocchi kebabs with red onion and salsa verde

Tomato Gnocchi Kebabs

mexican street corn flatbread

Mexican Street Corn Flatbread

These Mains Will WOW The Crowd

we've got all the grilled proteins you could ever need.

Burgers

best ever turkey burger with tomato, lettuce and special sauce

Best-Ever Turkey Burger

cheeseburger with onions, tomatoes, lettuce and sauce

Best-Ever Burger

salmon burger topped with tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and a yogurty sauce on toasted pita

Greek-Inspired Salmon Burgers

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Chicken Burgers

Hot Dogs

hawaiian hot dogs

From Delish for King's Hawaiian

Hawaiian Hot Dogs

blt hot dogs

BLT Dogs

garlic bread hot dogs

Garlic Bread Hot Dogs

chicago dog

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

Seafood

spicy grilled shrimp

Grilled Shrimp

grilled tuna steaks

Grilled Tuna Steak with Scallion Sauce

grilled oysters

Grilled Oysters

grilled lobster tails with herb butter

Grilled Lobster Tail

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Sides Can Make Or Break Your Party

so make sure you've got a full spread!

Pasta Salad

creamy macaroni salad with carrots, celery, and olives

Classic Macaroni Salad

cowboy pasta salad with bowtie pasta, tomatoes, ground beef, cheese, corn, and black beans

Cowboy Pasta Salad

bruschetta pasta salad with fresh cherry tomatoes and basil

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

greek orzo salad with olives, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and fresh dill

Greek Orzo Salad

Green Salad

strawberry spinach salad with feta and pecans

Strawberry Spinach Salad

broccoli salad with red onion, bacon, and almonds

Best Broccoli Salad

balsamic grilled steak salad with peaches

Balsamic Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches

bbq chicken salad with barbecue sauce, chicken, toppings, and a creamy dressing

BBQ Chicken Salad

Potato Salad

classic potato salad with pickles, onions, and topped with paprika and chives

Best Classic Potato Salad

antipasto potato salad tossed together with fresh basil and parsley

Antipasto Potato Salad

loaded baked potato salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Hot German Potato Salad

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shroomami burgers with scallions and lime slaw

45 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes Perfect For Summer

Meatless Monday can last all summer long.

red, white, and blue layered rocket jello shots

37 Fourth Of July Drinks That Are As Festive As The Fireworks

Red, white, and boozy.

michelada

Best-Ever Michelada

frozen blue moscato margaritas

Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas

homemade lemonade with lemon slices

Homemade Lemonade

red, white, and blue layered rocket jello shots

Rocket Jell-O Shots

Don't Forget Dessert!

Everyone's going to want *s'more* of these 😉

lemon berry firecracker cake

Lemon-Berry Firecracker Cake

s'mores skillet cookie

S'mores Skillet Cookie

pavlova cupcakes with raspberry sauce

Pavlova Cupcakes With Raspberry Sauce

red velvet whoopie pie with blueberries

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Blueberries

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classic crispy fried chicken with a sprinkle of flaky salt

40 Picnic Party Foods For The Fourth Of July

Nothing says independence like eating al fresco.

♫ She's A Grand Old Flag ... ♫

july 4th bark

Freedom Bark

July 4th Ice Cream Cake

July 4th Ice Cream Cake

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Boozy Cherry Bombs

July 4th S'mores Dip Horizontal

This Flag S'mores Dip Tastes Better Than Freedom

firecracker strawberries

Firecracker Strawberries

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s'mores

7 Fourth Of July Activities To Celebrate The Real Start Of Summer

TRIED & TESTED

we've got ALL the best summer ingredients and gear.

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grill brushes

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best potato chips

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best coolers

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best beers

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best canned cocktails

23 Best Canned Cocktails Of 2023

best gas grills

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best gas grills under $500

5 Best Gas Grills Under $500

Salsas Index

The 10 Best Store-Bought Salsas You Can Buy

hot sauce ranking

All The Best Hot Sauces, Ranked

veggie burgers

All Of The Veggie Burgers, Ranked

best hot dog brands

These Are The Only Hot Dogs Worth Buying

More July 4th Ideas

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32 Big-Batch Party Cocktail Drink Recipes

collard greens with smoked turkey

43 Side Dishes for Ribs

greek salad with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta

45 Summer Potluck Recipes

strawberry pop tart blondies with icing and sprinkles

45 Best Potluck Desserts

blueberry tart

39 Sweet Blueberry Desserts That Taste Like Summer

diced avocado tossed with tomato, fresh corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice, served with tortilla chips

29 No-Cook Summer Appetizers

grilled baked potatoes in foil topped with sour cream, bacon, chives, and cheese

45 Recipes For Cheap & Easy Grilling

strawberry pretzel tart

32 Easy Jell-O Recipes

grilled lobster

15 Easy Lobster Recipes

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Blueberry Pie Is Best Served In Fry Form

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4th of July Brie

layered lemonade drops

12 Frozen Lemonades That Are Beyond Refreshing