Nothing says “summer is here” like the 4th of July! Plenty of outdoor fun, laughter, sunshine and great food so we’re sharing our favorite 4th of July recipes!
Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Side Dish – a favorite side dish for everyone we know!
5 Ingredient Grilled Hot Chicken Sausages – these are super quick to make and perfect for weeknight meals and quick summer BBQs.
Refreshing Melon Spritzer (can be non-alcoholic!!)- the best on a hot summer day! This drink is super refreshing and equally as tasty.
The Best Easy Burger Seasoning – It’s savory, has a hint of sweetness, and is all-around perfection.
Sweet and spicy beef kabobs – perfect sweet/spicy flavor combo, makes amazing steak/beef kabobs, can also make this recipe with chicken or pork
Sour cream and chive turkey burgers– these are our favorite burgers to make and throw on the grill, they’re sooo good!
Steak and charred corn salad – we love this simple steak and corn salad, it’s summer and only 5 ingredients!

Antipasto skewers – a perfect fun snack or lunch and great to prep and bring to a party.
Corn and zucchini salad – this dish comes together quickly for a perfect seasonal salad that tastes great as a side dish or even as a pizza topping!
Easy cucumber salad – a nice easy cold appetizer salad that tastes especially great on a hot summer day.
Summer melon salad – as delicious as it is beautiful, one of our favorite refreshing salads.
The Best Side Salad – this side salad will be made on repeat and tastes great with anything.
Peach and tomato panzanella salad – red onions are standard in a panzanella, but they are omitted in this dish and not missed one bit!
Serbian Oil and Vinegar Vegan Potato Salad – this is a family recipe that is one of Phi’s faves. Plus, it’s a mayo-free potato salad, so it’s perfect to mix up the traditional 4th of July side dish.
Red Skin Sour Cream Potato Salad – another amazing option for potato salad and the perfect side dish to bring to any party, gathering or picnic.
Watermelon Salsa – a suuupppper easy side dish to whip up for any party if you’re short on time.
Potluck Pasta Salad – not only a delish salad, but it will feed a crowd so it’s perfect for a summertime picnic.
5 Ingredient Tortellini Pasta Salad – another easy side dish that’s also super filling and fresh.

Whole Wheat Fruit Pizza Cookies – A dessert or side dish that you can even say is healthy.
Lemonade Pie – the ultimate light and bright summer pie recipe.
Red, White and Blue Dump Cake – this dessert honestly cannot get much easier. Plus, with strawberry ice cream and blueberries in the recipe, you’ll automatically get those festive red, white and blue colors.
5 Ingredient Blueberry Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust – with a few ingredients, you can have this pie ready to eat after a couple hours to chill in your refrigerator!
S’Mores Bars – if you want the flavors of classic s’mores, these bars are for you! And, you can enjoy them without the fuss of a campfire.
We would love to hear what you’re up to – will you be celebrating the 4th of July with a backyard BBQ? Or maybe some fireworks? Just leave a comment and let us know!
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