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    Grits and Pinecones » 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.

    Latest In 4th of July

    Four BBQ chicken thighs on a square black plate.

    Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Two smoked ribeye steaks on a cutting board.

    Smoked Ribeye Steak (Reverse Seared)

    Five different ice cream flavors in cones and dishes.

    35 Different Ice Cream Flavors With Recipes

    Scoops of mixed berry sherbet in glass dessert dishes.

    Easy Homemade Mixed Berry Sherbet

    A blue and white bowl full of watermelon feta salad.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries

    A icebox cake decorated to look like the American flag.

    Red White and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake

    A collage of recipe images including grilled chicken and potato salad.

    38 Easy 4th of July Recipes and Menu Ideas 2022

    Easy Classic Southern Tomato Pie ready to serve

    Easy Southern Tomato Pie

    A bowl of peach cobbler topped with ice cream.

    Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler

    Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onion in a white bowl.

    Southern Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    Southern Broccoli Salad in a white metal bowl with a blue rim.

    Southern Broccoli Salad with Craisins

    Southern deviled eggs on a white egg plate.

    Southern Deviled Eggs

    Two grouper fillets on a white plate topped with mango salsa.

    Easy Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa

    Fresh strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.

    Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello

    Sliced baby-back ribs on a cutting board.

    Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs with Dry Rub

    A slice of blueberry upside-down cake topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

    Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

    Tomato Avocado Feta Salad in a white serving dish.

    Tomato Avocado Feta Salad with Corn

    Fresh corn salad in a beautiful green pottery bowl.

    Southern Corn Salad

    Smoked sweet potato topped with butter with pecans and chives.

    Smoked Sweet Potatoes

    A glass trifle dish with a layered cornbread salad.

    Cornbread Salad

    A slice of blackberry pie on a white plate topped with ice cream.

    Old-Fashioned Blackberry Pie

    Smoked Beef Short Ribs on a cutting board.

    Smoked Beef Short Ribs

    A burger with lettuce and tomato on a cutting board.

    The Ultimate Smoked Burgers

    Four pieces of fried chicken on a plate.

    Southern Fried Chicken

    Two shrimp burgers with sweet potato fries.

    Easy Southern Homemade Shrimp Burgers

    A piece of Frozen Lemonade Pie with Berries on a small white plate.

    Frozen Lemonade Pie – It’s as Easy as Pie

    A white plate with smoked chicken thighs on top of a red and white kitchen towel.

    Smoked Chicken Thighs with BBQ Sauce

    Four key lime mousses garnished with a lime wedge in parfait glasses.

    Easy Key Lime Mousse

    Smoked spatchcock chicken on a cutting board with carving utensils.

    Smoked Spatchcock Chicken

    Classic Southern Strawberry Shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

    Old-Fashioned Southern Strawberry Shortcakes

    Fried catfish fillets on a white plate garnished with lemon slices.

    Southern Fried Fish

    Pistachio pudding topped with a cherry in a glass dish.

    The Best Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipe

    A white serving dish with fried corn topped with bacon.

    Southern-Fried Sweet Corn Recipe

    Southern Squash Casserole in a cast-iron skillet with a serving on a metal plate.

    Southern Squash Casserole Recipe

    A mac and cheese casserole in a round white dish.

    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

    A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.

    Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake Recipe

    Quick and Easy Baked Tomato Casserole with Parmesan Cheese

    Redneck caviar in a pottery bowl surrounded with chips.

    Best Ever Redneck Caviar Dip

    Three slices of green tomatoes which have been coated in panko and fried.

    Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

    Beer can chicken sitting on a can of beer on a Big Green Egg grill.

    Beer Can Chicken – Big Green Egg

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