Whether you’re celebrating at the lake or in the backyard, these Fourth of July recipes make for a simple yet extraordinary Independence Day with friends and family.
Berry Splash
Recipe: Berry Splash
Mix up a colorful drink for the whole family with cherry drink mix and white cranberry juice. Serve Berry Splash with blueberry-filled Berry Ice Cubes.
Blue Cheese Ranch Dip
Recipe: Blue Cheese Ranch Dip
Throw together this creamy, four-ingredient dip in just five minutes. Serve with carrot and celery sticks, sturdy potato chips, and hot wings.
Beer-Batter Fried Pickles
Recipe: Beer-Batter Fried Pickles
Crunchy, tart pickles get a crispy, deep-fried coating for this crowd-pleaser. We liked the recipe made with Alabama-bred Wickles-brand sweet-hot sliced pickles. Serve with Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce.
Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers
Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers
Vidalia onions and barbecue sauce add an unbeatable Southern flair to these juicy burgers. They’re sure to become a favorite.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with White Barbecue Sauce
Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with White Barbecue Sauce
This chicken is loaded with flavor from the grill, aromatic spices in a dry rub, and a tangy mayonnaise-based White Barbecue Sauce.
Fipps Family Potato Salad
Recipe: Fipps Family Potato Salad
Round out your meal with this classic mixture of potatoes, eggs, mayo (Duke’s of course!), and spicy mustard. Make the recipe your own by adding sweet pickles, onion, celery, bacon, and fresh herbs.
Tomato-Watermelon Salad
Recipe: Tomato-Watermelon Salad
This surprising salad combination will please your palate. The bright hues and refreshing flavors make it the perfect side dish for summer entertaining.
Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes
Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes
Impress guests with this festive, fruity cobbler; they’ll have no idea how easy it was to make. Simply cut stars out of refrigerated biscuit dough and fill with a four-ingredient warm blueberry mixture. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream.
Chewy Red, White, and Blue Cookies
Recipe: Chewy Red, White, and Blue Cookies
Filled with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate, these fun cookies are sure to disappear quickly at your patriotic celebration.
