4th of July is a time for celebrating our country. And what better way to do that than with friends and these 10 must have 4th of July recipes!
We've rounded up the top our top 10 must have recipes for this 4th of July. Whether you're planning a BBQ, pool party, or any other festivities, these recipes will hit the spot!
1. Kickass BBQ Sauce
This BBQ sauce will be perfect on all of your holiday weekend grilled dishes. It's smoky, tangy flavor is a perfect match for things like chicken and ribs.
2. AVOCADO CORN SALAD WITH WHITE BALSAMIC HONEY REDUCTION
Looking for the perfect summer salad or side dish for your 4th of July BBQ? Look no further! This Avocado Corn salad is the winning dish. With all the flavors of summer, this salad is sure to please any crowd.
3. REFRESHING WATERMELON FETA SALAD WITH MINT
Need a quick and easy salad? This delicious watermelon salad comes together quickly and there's no stove or oven needed. Everyone will be asking for this recipe!
This salad bowl would be the perfect one to hold this tasty salad.
4. CHERRY PIE BARS
Loaded with a buttery crust on the bottom and some more sprinkled on top and jam-packed with an easy cherry pie filling, these Cherry Pie Bars are your go-to, easy as pie recipe for all those July 4th pool parties and backyard barbecues!
5. NO-CHURN VANILLA ICE CREAM
Want some delicious ice cream during the holiday weekend? Then you need to whip up a batch of this quick and easy no churn ice cream! It only takes a few ingredients and you'll be enjoying this creamy frozen treat in no time with all of your favorite toppings.
6. SWEET MINT ICED TEA
There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of sweet mint iced tea on a hot summer’s day. And this version is paleo-friendly and refined sugar free, so it’s guilt-free, too!
7. SUGAR COOKIE FRUIT TARTS
The warmer summer weather calls for easy desserts, highlighting the freshest fruit of the season. In this seasonal recipe, sugar cookies serve as the base for this easy, one-bite dessert.
Layered with a sweetened cream cheese filling and topped with fresh berries, these Sugar Cookie Fruit Tarts will be the hit of the July 4th backyard bbq!
8. GRILLED PEACHES WITH HONEY AND ICE CREAM
The 4th calls for all parts of the meal to be thrown on the grill and spent outdoors!
Slice up some juicy, ripe peaches, pair them with a high-quality, fruity olive oil, get them smokey from a few minutes on the grill and you’ve got yourself one fine Summer dessert!
Go the extra mile by topping the grilled peaches with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of honey and we’re in summertime heaven.
9. CARAMEL S’MORES BARS
Looking for a new spin on a traditional s'mores treat? These caramel s'mores bars are just what you've been looking for!
10. S’MORES RICE KRISPIE TREATS
There’s nothing quite like s’mores in the summertime. That roasted marshmallow goodness paired with melty milk chocolate and crispy graham crackers brings about pure, unadulterated joy.
Try 'em in a simple, no-bake Rice Crisp Treat!