4th of July Patriotic Recipes

Cherry, blue raspberry, and sweetened sour cream layers make up this red, white, and blue Jell-O salad.

The first person I served this for didn't like peach cobbler (unknown to me). He really enjoyed it. I just made it because it sounded yummy and I was dieting. No one will ever guess it's 'lighter' than any other cobbler. I hope you like it. Oh! and it's quick and easy.

These colors don't run, but they do stain, so I recommend eating this delicious, red, white and blueberry chicken outdoors at a barbeque. Smoky, spicy meats have been paired with sweet-and-sour, fruit-based sauces since we've had cooks, so that this combo works beautifully is no big surprise. And yes, other juicy fruit like peaches, or other berries will work nicely.

In the 1800's this is how people made lemonade—you can do it too! It's not that difficult, and tastes wonderful!

Red, white, and blue American classic! Serve with ice cream, if desired.

Potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish.

This peach cobbler recipe with fresh Southern peaches makes the perfect dessert.

These juicy, flavorful burgers are perfect for summer BBQs or parties.

Layers of fresh fruit are soaked a citrusy sauce in this colorful salad.

This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space.

These fried green tomatoes come out perfectly every time with this easy recipe.

The BEST sangria recipe I've been able to hone to perfection!

Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a blend of cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in this crowd-pleasing, bacon-wrapped appetizer.

This squash casserole features gooey cheese and crunchy crackers.

Chef John's baby back ribs are glazed with BBQ and baked until tender.

A creamy dressing amps up this crunchy broccoli salad with bacon.

Juicy beef burgers perfect for summer grilling and packed with flavor.

So delicious, and so picture-perfect! A must-try after berry picking.

Easy, wholesome, and delicious, these turkey burgers are the best.

Baby back ribs, seasoned with a cumin, chili powder, and paprika spice rub, are slow-cooked on your grill over indirect heat until fall-off-the-bone tender.

Just mix up this pico de gallo and let chill for an easy appetizer.

Baked beans with bacon and onions, are a great side dish for any barbecue.

The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and 'roasting' it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill.

A great flank steak marinade is key if you want a tender, flavorful steak.