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4th of July

I love celebrating the 4th of July with friends and family because it means firing up the grill and enjoying lots of side dishes. Whatever type of celebration you’re planning, these easy 4th of July recipes are sure to be a big hit.

For 4th of July dessert and drink ideas with festive colors, try my Red, White, and Blue Tiramisu and Strawberry Pomegranate Mojitos.

For a main course, my Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are a 4th of July must-make. They’re incredibly juicy and paired with tender, grilled vegetables!

Easy Sides & Salads For a Barbecue

The best part of any BBQ or potluck is the variety of sides – and the 4th of July is no exception! Each of these easy side dishes and healthy salad recipes is super quick and flavorful.

What 4th of July Food is Popular Right Now?

From perfectly grilled meat to healthy salads and sides, these 4th of July recipes are always huge hits. Both my family and readers across the country approve of them!

Overhead shot of Grilled Chicken Thighs with Brown Sugar Glaze arranged on a serving platter, with grilled asparagus placed next to the chicken thighs.

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas | How to Make Fajitas in Foil Packs

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas in Foil Packs

shrimp, potatoes, sausages, and corn arranged on a sheet pan and garnished with a few lemon slices.

Sheet Pan Shrimp "Boil"

ELOTE corn served on a platter with lime wedges

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Recent 4th of July Recipes

Fire up the grill and celebrate with these easy 4th of July menu ideas. Whatever the size of your gathering, these entrees and sides will have your guests’ mouths watering.

Overhead close-up shot of a bowl with blueberry strawberry crumble, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Strawberry Blueberry Crumble

A serving plate with cooked chicken skewers and lemon wedges

Chicken Skewers with Macedonian Taratur Sauce

serving plate holding four country style pork ribs with onions and cilantro on top.

Country Style Pork Ribs

close up shot of a foil pack filled with steak bites, shrimp, red onions, and colored grape tomatoes.

The Best Surf ‘n Turf Foil Packs

overhead shot of slow cooked pulled pork in a bowl, with burger buns placed to the bottom left of the bowl.

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

up close shot of a spoon scooping out berry cobbler, with a scoop of ice cream placed right above the spoon.

Fresh Berries Cobbler

Two glasses filled with red white claw slushies and garnished with strawberry slices

White Claw Slushies

Sliced carne asada on a plate with a serving fork

Mojo Carne Asada

four grilled swordfish steaks on a serving platter with lemon wedges

Grilled Swordfish Recipe

grilling two pork tenderloins, side by side, on a black grill pan.

Juicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Rub

three turkey burgers on a black backdrop with lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion slices arranged alongside the burgers.

Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

three ears of air fried corn on the cob arranged on a white serving plate.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

overhead shot of mini lemon cakes baked in ramekins, and topped with powdered sugar and berries.

Two-Ingredient Mini Lemon Cakes

close up shot of a grilled turkey burger dressed with tomato slices, cheese slices, red onion slices, and green salad.
The Best Turkey Burgers Ever

Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

With ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic, and breadcrumbs, these Grilled Turkey Burgers are super flavorful. And super juicy! A great alternative to regular cheeseburgers. Just add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

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