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    Home » Recipes » Holidays

    4th of July Recipes

    Whether you are planning a backyard cookout or picnic for the 4th of July, choose from flavorful, Southern-style classic summer recipes guaranteed to make this the most delicious Independence Day yet. You will also find menu ideas, videos, and cooking tips.

    From my patriotic Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Ice Box Cake, to my Southern Fried Chicken, find the perfect recipes to celebrate the holiday.

    • Smoked Spare Ribs (Tender, Juicy and Fall-Off-the-Bone Good!)
    • Fireworks on a Plate: 38 Easy 4th of July Recipes for an Epic BBQ Bash
    • Purple Cabbage Coleslaw (Creamy, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor!)
    • Old Fashioned Pear Pie Recipe (Just Like Grandma Used to Make!)
    • Lemon Blueberry Cookies Recipe (Soft and Chewy)
    • No Churn Cookie Dough Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips
    • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars
    • Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bourbon Butter
    • Pistachio Pudding Recipe
    • Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe
    • Southern Corn Salad Recipe (Quick and Easy)
    • Easy Grilled London Broil with Marinade Recipe
    • Summer Sizzles: 19 Perfect Side Dishes for Cookouts and Potlucks
    • Frozen Fantasies: 18 Easy Dreamy Ice Cream and Sherbet Recipes to Try Now!
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
    • Easy Homemade Snickers Ice Cream (No Churn)
    • Easy Strawberry Peach Cobbler Recipe
    • Strawberry Sensations: 20 Irresistible Recipes for Every Occasion
    • Boneless Country Style Ribs in Oven
    • Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix Recipe (Quick and Easy)
    • Best Southern Fried Corn with Bacon Recipe
    • Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Ritz Crackers
    • Easy Hot Corn Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese and Rotel
    • Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Fresh Corn
    • Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon Chicken Marinade
    • Easy Watermelon Popsicles Two Ingredients
    • Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
    • Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub
    • Easy Grilled Half Chicken Recipe with Dry Rub
    • Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake
    • Easy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
    • Smoked Ribeye Steak (Reverse Seared)
    • 35 Different Ice Cream Flavors With Recipes
    • Easy Homemade Mixed Berry Sherbet
    • Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries
    • Red White and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake
    • Easy Southern Tomato Pie
    • Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler
    • Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
    • Southern Broccoli Salad Recipe with Craisins & Bacon

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    Sharon Rigsby, blogger at GritsandPinecones.com

    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, recipe developer, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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