The temperatures are toasty, the rosé is stocked, and soon we will celebrate America's independence the best way we know how: with lots and lots of food! There's likely to be other festivities, too, like parades and pool parties and fireworks and corn hole, but chances are your grill will be the star of the show. Whether you're hosting for the holiday or just bringing something with you to the bash of your choosing, be sure to plan your menu ahead of time so that the only thing you have to worry about come Tuesday is reapplying sunscreen. Keep reading for twenty of our favorite Fourth of July recipes to make this year's celebration your best yet! (this post was originally published in 2017)
Blueberry Chia Seed Coleslaw (Paleo and GF!) via Perchance to Cook
Summer Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Creamy Buttermilk Dijon Dressing via Skinny Taste
Sweet Potato Wedges with Salsa Verde and Feta via Little Green Spoon
Patriotic Potato Salad with Light Herb Vinaigrette via Joyful Healthy Eats
Grilled Mexican Street Corn via The Garlic Diaries
Spicy Maple Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Smoky Bacon Corn via Half Baked Harvest
Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwiches via Foodie Crush
Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole via What's Gaby Cooking?
Smoked Pork Shoulder with Molasses via Brooklyn Supper
Chorizo Beef Burgers with Crispy Onion Straws via Nutmeg Nanny
Honey Glazed Chicken and Veggie Kabobs via The Iron You
Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa via Kiwi and Carrot
Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Chimichurri via Recipe Runner
Grilled Snapper with Tomato Relish via Joyful Healthy Eats
Red Sauce Enchiladas with Crema Cotija Guacamole via Mexican Please
Berry Tart with Dairy Free Vanilla Bean Custard via Against All Grain
Salted Watermelon Pops via How Sweet Eats
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie via Freutcake
Frozen Peaches and Cream Cake via Say Yes
Blackberry Cobbler Crumble via Sugar and Charm
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Debbie says
Hi the chicken skewer recipe does not go the proper site. Can you help. It looks delicious.
Jen Pinkston says
Here ya go! Sorry about that!
https://www.theironyou.com/2017/06/honey-glazed-chicken-and-veggie-kabobs.html
Jennifer says
Everything looks so good! Some of these recipes will be perfect for my Bastille Day party!
xx Jennifer
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