Fourth of July Menu

By Article: Madoline Markham

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.

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Berry Splash

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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Blue Cheese Ranch Dip

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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Beer-Batter Fried Pickles

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers

Photo: Jennifer Davick

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.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with White Barbecue Sauce

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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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.

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Tomato-Watermelon Salad

Photo: Ralph Anderson

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.

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Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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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.

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