The Fourth of July is a great holiday to celebrate our country with loads of yummy food and drink in our backyards with our friends and family.
Enjoy all the great things the Fourth of July has to offer with your friends and family. Fire up the grill, make a cocktail, and enjoy some s’mores so you relax and celebrate the wonderful day.
These recipes will make your Fourth of July a breeze as they are easy and most can be prepared ahead of time so you are then able to enjoy the day fully. Most importantly, these recipes are scrumptious!
Fantastic Fourth of July Food and Drinks
Celebrate our country's independence on the Fourth of July with delicious food and drinks.
These recipes are a fantastic way to enjoy the day with family and friends before enjoying a night filled with fireworks.
Starters
Snacks at a BBQ are a must. These snacks are great because they are crowd favorites and easy to prepare.
Skip the soup packet and make your own French Onion Dip. This dip is an elevated version of the classic party dip with caramelized onions and shallots. You can make this in advance too.
This Very Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip is a party favorite. Skip the tedious poppers and mix up this jalapeno popper dip- easy & delicious. Spicy too!
Don't have a grill but still want to enjoy some burgers? Then try these Bacon Cheeseburgers Sliders that you make in the oven.
On the Grill
Fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious meals.
Make sure you have enough charcoal or you have enough gas!
This burger is epic. It's loaded up with bacon, a mixture of cheese, and jalapenos.
These Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp might not traditional for a Fourth of July BBQ but that doesn't mean you can't add some flavor to the party with these awesome shrimp.
You'll love making a whole chicken on the grill. It's much easier than you might expect!
Yummy Sides
These sides are great to join your burgers, hot dogs, and kabobs
Orzo Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing- A Middle Eastern inspired pasta salad that has a graet Tahini Dressing that shines with bright, fresh flavors.
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Corn - try taking your average grilled corn on the cob to the next level. A must make at your next summer BBQ.
Southwest Orzo Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect pasta salad that brings the fun, bold flavors to your meals.
This Watermelon, Tomato, Feta Salad is a wonderful salad to serve all summer long. It shows off all the bright, wonderful flavors of summer in one bite.
This potato salad is going to be on everyone's plate because it's so creative and scrumptious.
Jazz of your typical ear of corn with a creamy, cheese topping. Slather it on before taking a bite.
Drinks
Enjoy a refreshing beverage this holiday!
Before you take a dip in the pool, take a big sip of an ice cold glass of Watermelon Agua Fresca.
The Cure - Beer Cocktail is a refreshing cocktail that will combines a light beer, fresh citrus, and ginger liquor. The perfect drink for a summer bbq or a tailgate at a football game. Cheers!
Make a cute refreshment stand so people can mix up their own drinks, including these Strawberry Margaritas.
Dessert
You can end the Fourth of July with a delicious treat. These recipes are enjoy by kids and adults of all ages.
This summery dessert is a perfect treat for Memorial Day BBQ's or Fourth of July Parties, or any of your fun summer gatherings. Everyone will love this treat!
These Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies will be gobbled up in no time. I suggest you make a double batch!
This chilly treat is just what everyone will love to wind down the day in the hot sun.
Don't want to deal with building a fire for s'mores, then try out these S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! They look so pretty on a platter for all your friends and family to enjoy
