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Time to Grill!

  • Grilled burger on a plate with cheese, onions, and tomatoes

    15 min
    We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken off the grill ready to serve

    1 hr, 50 min
    BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce — does it get any better? This is the best recipe for making perfect BBQ chicken for all your summer gatherings and cook outs.
  • How to cook salmon on the grill skin side up

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Here's an easy way to grill salmon without the fish sticking to the grates. Promise! And mix up your approach with 4 different marinades while you're at it.
  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    This Grilled Marinated Flank Steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A marinade made with soy sauce, honey and garlic makes this cut extra delicious.
  • How to Grill Pizza

    Step-by-step instructions for using your grill, gas or charcoal, to make homemade pizza.
  • Grilled Skirt Steak recipes

    1 hr, 20 min
    Marinated skirt steak, threaded onto skewers and grilled, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious, with wonderful caramelized bits!
  • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Bacon-wrapped shrimp! Ridiculously good, grilled or roasted in the oven, and seasoned with chili and lime. Two tricks ensure crispy bacon without overcooking the shrimp. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!
  • Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken on plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Marinate skinless boneless chicken breasts in lime juice and cilantro marinade and then quickly grill to perfection. So easy!
  • Beer Can Grilled Chicken

    1 hr, 40 min
    What's Beer Can Chicken, you ask?! A whole chicken cooked upright with a can of beer as its base. The reward? Tender, falling-off-the-bone chicken that's moist on the inside, crispy on the outside.
  • Grilled Chicken Nachos in Foil with Sour Cream BBQ Sauce

    25 min
    Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos in foil, perfect for tailgating or camping!
  • Memphis-style Pork Ribs

    5 hrs, 10 min
    Memphis-style dry rubbed pork ribs barbecued slowly to perfection!
  • Cowboy Steak with Chimichurri

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Frenched beef rib-eye steak seared first to brown, then cooked on lower heat to finish, served with parsley, oregano, garlic chimichurri sauce.
  • Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Simple and easy, grilled salmon with dill butter and lemon. Low carb and paleo too!
  • Grilled corn on the cob served on an oval platter

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    No need to soak your corn on the cob, or give it any special treatment before grilling. The secret to the easiest grilled corn? Grill it as is, husks on. Read more on why this works.
  • Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Easy grilled shrimp basted with garlic butter. It's shrimp on a stick!
  • Santa Maria Tri Tip

    1 hr, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
  • How to Turn Your Kettle Grill into a Smoker

    Don't have a smoker? Smoke ribs on your Weber grill, low and slow. Step-by-step instructions on how to smoke meat on your kettle grill.
  • Blue Cheese Burgers

    55 min
    Fabulous grilled blue cheese burgers, with ground beef, mustard, garlic, green onions, and tangy creamy blue cheese.
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • Shish Kabobs on wooden skewers with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, ready to eat

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Call them kabobs, kebabs, or shish kebobs, what's a summer grill without them? Top sirloin chunks, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil marinade, grilled with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.
  • Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    40 min
    Homemade Kansas City barbecue sauce! A rich tomato-based sauce that is just as sweet as it is spicy.
  • Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms is the perfect summer dinner: fast, easy, and delicious, plus it feeds the whole family. Don't skip the mushrooms! They're simmered with rosemary and red wine, and make this simple dinner feel restaurant-worthy.
  • Portobello Mushroom Burger

    40 min
    Vegetarian
    A vegetarian burger made with grilled portobello mushrooms and grilled onions, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Mexican Street Corn topped with crema and cilantro on a plate

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!
  • Hawaiian Pork Burger

    40 min
    A Hawaiian-inspired pork burger with ground ginger and green onion in the patty, topped with barbecue sauce, grilled pineapple and ham.

Best 4th of July Side Dishes

  • Grilled corn on the cob served on an oval platter

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    No need to soak your corn on the cob, or give it any special treatment before grilling. The secret to the easiest grilled corn? Grill it as is, husks on. Read more on why this works.
  • Mexican Street Corn topped with crema and cilantro on a plate

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!
  • Southwest Coleslaw in bowl

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    No mayo in this coleslaw! Cool and crunchy, this southwest coleslaw has thinly sliced cabbage with carrots, radishes and cilantro. Great as a summer side dish or piled high on tacos.
  • Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe in a bowl for serving

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    When it's hot, cooking has to be at a bare minimum, right? This quick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika gives new life to your standard issue picnic macaroni salad!
  • Classic Potato Salad Recipe served on a round plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Going to a cookout? This classic potato salad is what you want! It's made with boiled potatoes, sour cream, mayo, green onions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.
  • Grilled Corn Salad

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Here's an easy summer salad made with grilled corn, peppers, and zucchini! Serve it with burgers and grilled chicken at your next backyard barbecue. Keeps well, too!
  • Warm German Potato Salad served in a bowl on a cloth mat with a fork

    55 min
    Gluten-Free
    This is a Classic German Potato Salad! Thick-sliced potatoes tossed with bacon, onions, herbs, and mustardy vinaigrette. Serve it hot, warm, or cool at your next backyard barbecue!
  • Yankee Cornbread

    45 min
    Sweet Yankee cornbread. A favorite of New Englanders! This version made with Greek yogurt and extra cornmeal. Great with chicken or chili.
  • Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad

    30 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party.

  • 2 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free
    Pressure Cooker Baked Beans! Tender beans, sweet molasses sauce, and lots of smoky bacon. This easy pressure cooker recipe is a perfect side dish with BBQ, meatloaf, or any other meaty main dishes.
  • Pressure Cooker Potato Salad

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Potato salad gets a pressure cooker makeover! Cook the potatoes and eggs together in the pressure cooker, then mix with the rest of the salad ingredients and a mayonnaise-Dijon dressing. Easy-peasy.
  • Southern Biscuits with White Lily Flour - hands holding a plate of biscuits

    17 min
    These Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are light, tender, and the perfect match for a slice of ham, melted butter and honey, your favorite jam, or smothered in country gravy!
  • Baked Beans with Molasses - baked beans in a pot with a wooden spoon

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Use canned beans to cut down on time, while still making party-worthy baked beans on the stovetop. Richly flavored with molasses and brown sugar, these beans won’t disappoint.

Perfect Cocktails For the 4th

  • Two Strawberry Daiquiri cocktails on a surface with a cocktail umbrella in the background

    5 min
    Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris are the ultimate poolside thirst quencher. Made with strawberries, rum, lime juice, and sugar. Use frozen strawberries for an extra-slushy texture!
  • Margaritas with Pineapple and Jalapeno

    15 min
    These Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas infuse good-quality tequila with spicy jalapeño. Mix with pineapple juice for a margarita that balances sweetness and heat!
  • Frozen siesta cocktail made in the blender and poured into a salt rimmed glass

    5 min
    The Frozen Siesta is one of those unicorn drinks that everyone likes in the summer. Just tequila, Campari, simple syrup, and citrus, blended with ice into a boozy slushee. Even better? You can mix it ahead of time and have it ready to go for parties or BBQs!
  • Sangria with Strawberries and Sparkling Wine

    50 min
    Need something refreshing that can be boozy or nonalcoholic? Fresh strawberry puree meets a basil simple syrup—and some fizz—in this sparkling spin on sangria.
  • How to Make Pina Colada in a blender with less ice

    5 min
    Easy Piña Colada! A summer staple, learn how to make piña coladas with traditional piña colada ingredients of rum, coconut, and pineapple. Grab your favorite tiki glass for this delicious blender drink!
  • Margarita Recipe with Blueberries serve

    45 min
    The classic margarita gets a bold infusion of sweet blueberries, lime and mint. Ready for a crowd, this recipe is one you'll want to make all summer long!
  • Summer Mojito Cocktail - strawberries on table with mint in glass

    5 min
    This Strawberry Mojito is the perfect summer spin on a classic! When strawberries are at their peak, their sweetness (and pretty color!) offer a delightful twist on the traditional mojito.

Recent 4th of July Recipes & Ideas

  • Panna Cotta with berries and sauce in a round bowl with a spoon.

    20 min
    Gluten-Free
    Panna cotta is such an easy and elegant make-ahead dessert for any special occasion, from Christmas dinner to the Fourth of July! Serve with a quick fruit sauce and summer berries.
  • Side view of a Cherry Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream on a white cake stand.

    3 hrs, 10 min
    This Black Forest Cake is elegant, decadent, and gorgeous. Cherries and whipped cream tucked between layers of tender chocolate cake brushed with a cherry syrup is everything a special occasion cake should be.
  • Royal icing for sugar cookies decorated and set on a cooling rack.

    15 min
    Want to make cookies so pretty they could be in a bakery? Royal icing is your answer! We have a basic recipe, plus lots of tips and instructions for making beautiful decorated sugar cookies for Christmas, birthdays, or other celebrations.
  • Royal icing and sprinkles decorate circle sugar cookies.

    Ready to take your cookies to the next level with royal icing? Go beyond basic piping and flooding, and explore these advanced techniques for making bakery-worthy decorated cookies. Try flocking, layering, adding candies, and more!
  • Two girls holding yard dice for backyard family activities.

    Sports may be canceled, and school may not be in-person, but you can STILL celebrate the spirit of kickoff season with a Family Field Day—in your own backyard!
  • A crumb topped easy shoofly pie.

    55 min
    This wet bottom Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie is the perfect pantry pie recipe. If you love molasses and simple ingredients, this pie is for you. The strong molasses flavor is tempered with butter and a warm-spice crumble topping. This pie is just what your coffee break needs.
  • Red velvet cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting.

    40 min
    Love red velvet cake? Try Red Velvet Cupcakes! Top these classic red velvet cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese frosting and serve them at your next birthday party or backyard potluck.
  • Cosmopolitan ingredients on a counter with a cosmo drink in front.

    5 min
    Nothing like a Cosmopolitan! Made with citrus vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup, this easy-to-make cocktail is a favorite for every occasion.
  • A quarter sheet pan has pork kebabs with grilled pineapple stacked on it.

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Easy, delicious, and loaded with flavor, these Mojo Marinated Pork Kebabs are begging you to make the most of grilling season. The punchy garlic- and citrus-flavored marinade is traditionally used in Hispanic dishes and pairs beautifully with grilled pineapple!
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken off the grill ready to serve

    1 hr, 50 min
    BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce — does it get any better? This is the best recipe for making perfect BBQ chicken for all your summer gatherings and cook outs.
  • Easy Greek Salad tossed with greek salad dressing in a bowl

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    This easy Greek Salad is made with plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a lemon and red wine vinegar vinaigrette dressing, it's ready for a summer picnic!
  • Beer Can Grilled Chicken

    1 hr, 40 min
    What's Beer Can Chicken, you ask?! A whole chicken cooked upright with a can of beer as its base. The reward? Tender, falling-off-the-bone chicken that's moist on the inside, crispy on the outside.
  • Pickle slaw with cabbage, carrots, and pickle juice in a bowl

    10 min
    Dairy-Free
    If you love traditional coleslaw, try this pickle slaw! Made with pickle juice in place of the vinegar, it makes a fantastic addition to pulled pork sandwiches and fish tacos. Serve it alongside your backyard summer favorites!
  • Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad

    30 min
    Healthy, Vegetarian
    All the flavors of classic Greek salad in a picnic-ready pasta salad! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next backyard party.
  • Two homemade peach cobbler ice cream cones are set on either side of a cone with sliced peaches.

    20 min
    No ice cream maker? No problem! Get ready to enjoy summer peaches at their best with this No-Churn Peach Cobbler Ice Cream. It’s easy and only takes 20 minutes to make. The hard part is waiting for it to freeze!
  • Summer peach and cucumber salad in a bowl with a serving spoon. A blue linen is to the right and peaches, limes and basil are to the left of the bowl.

    15 min
    Allergy-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Cool, crunchy cucumbers combined with sweet, juicy peaches and dressed in a peppery basil vinaigrette is a great way to make the most of summer and all its gorgeous flavors. This refreshing salad is easy to make and goes great with grilled meat.
  • Easy peach cobbler served in a bowl

    1 hr, 30 min
    Peach Cobbler is a summer favorite — and so EASY! Just mix together fresh peaches and add a simple cobbler topping. Bake and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Homemade Strawberry Pie slice on serving plate

    3 hrs, 25 min
    Fresh strawberry pie is a once-a-year summer treat! This easy strawberry pie is made with low-sugar pectin and cornstarch and a buttery crust. Serve the strawberry pie immediately by itself, or with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Side view of an italian sandwich on a platter that is cut into slices. Meat, cheese and toppings are layered on the sandwich.

    15 min
    Looking for a sandwich to make for a quick weeknight dinner, take to your next backyard BBQ or simply divide, wrap, and eat for lunch throughout the week? Well, this Italian Super Sub Sandwich is the answer. It’s loaded with salami, turkey breast, pepperoni, and, of course, banana peppers.
  • A slice of a cherry pie with a fresh cherry filling visible on the plate.

    1 hr, 50 min
    Cherry pie filled with ripe sweet cherries is a summer favorite. This easy pie can be made with fresh or frozen sweet cherries. A touch of almond extract in the filling and a light hand with the sugar helps the cherries shine.
  • Three summery drink images set side by side. The image to the left is two glasses of iced chai lattes with two large ice cubes in each. The photo in the center is a pitcher of lemonade with slices of lemon inside. To the right are bottles of homemade kombucha.

    Summer days are for front porch sippin’. Whether you are boozy, booze-free, or into fermented tea this list of satisfying summer drinks has something for everyone! Stir, share, sip and savor.
  • A plate with pickles, chips and shredded bbq chicken sandwich with pickle slaw and topped with bbq sauce. A second plate with two sandwiches and sarrano mayo are behind the plate.

    30 min
    It’s summertime and that means it’s time to grill! These easy grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches are just what you (and your backyard) ordered. Tangy barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, and toasty bun piled high crunchy slaw make this a family dinner win!
  • Best Peach Pie with a lattice crust and one slice removed

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Peach Pie! This is what summer tastes like! Fresh peaches, easy homemade crust. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and prepare yourself for summer bliss.
  • Plate of the best lobster roll recipe served with a side of chips and a lemon wedge.

    10 min
    Nothing says summer like a New England Lobster Roll! This classic recipe lets the lobster shine with big chunks of sweet meat, a little mayo, and a touch of lemon. Keep it simple and serve it with a side of chips.
  • Horizontal view of ingredients for sparkling rose mimosas are on a tray. Rose, stir stick, lemon slices, watermelon slices and a wine glass with the mimosa inside.

    10 min
    Nothing says summer like watermelon, and nothing quenches your thirst like a Watermelon Rosé Mimosa! Who says you can’t drink your fruit? A quick blitz in a food processor or blender and you’re on your way to enjoying the best drink of summer! Just add rosé!

All Fourth of July Recipes

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  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    This Grilled Marinated Flank Steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A marinade made with soy sauce, honey and garlic makes this cut extra delicious.
  • How to Grill Pizza

    Step-by-step instructions for using your grill, gas or charcoal, to make homemade pizza.
  • Grilled Skirt Steak recipes

    1 hr, 20 min
    Marinated skirt steak, threaded onto skewers and grilled, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious, with wonderful caramelized bits!
  • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Bacon-wrapped shrimp! Ridiculously good, grilled or roasted in the oven, and seasoned with chili and lime. Two tricks ensure crispy bacon without overcooking the shrimp. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!
  • Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken on plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Marinate skinless boneless chicken breasts in lime juice and cilantro marinade and then quickly grill to perfection. So easy!
  • Beer Can Grilled Chicken

    1 hr, 40 min
    What's Beer Can Chicken, you ask?! A whole chicken cooked upright with a can of beer as its base. The reward? Tender, falling-off-the-bone chicken that's moist on the inside, crispy on the outside.
  • Grilled Chicken Nachos in Foil with Sour Cream BBQ Sauce

    25 min
    Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos in foil, perfect for tailgating or camping!
  • Memphis-style Pork Ribs

    5 hrs, 10 min
    Memphis-style dry rubbed pork ribs barbecued slowly to perfection!
  • Cowboy Steak with Chimichurri

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Frenched beef rib-eye steak seared first to brown, then cooked on lower heat to finish, served with parsley, oregano, garlic chimichurri sauce.
  • Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Simple and easy, grilled salmon with dill butter and lemon. Low carb and paleo too!
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken off the grill ready to serve

    1 hr, 50 min
    BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce — does it get any better? This is the best recipe for making perfect BBQ chicken for all your summer gatherings and cook outs.
  • Grilled corn on the cob served on an oval platter

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    No need to soak your corn on the cob, or give it any special treatment before grilling. The secret to the easiest grilled corn? Grill it as is, husks on. Read more on why this works.
  • Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Easy grilled shrimp basted with garlic butter. It's shrimp on a stick!
  • Santa Maria Tri Tip

    1 hr, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
  • How to Turn Your Kettle Grill into a Smoker

    Don't have a smoker? Smoke ribs on your Weber grill, low and slow. Step-by-step instructions on how to smoke meat on your kettle grill.
  • How to cook salmon on the grill skin side up

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Here's an easy way to grill salmon without the fish sticking to the grates. Promise! And mix up your approach with 4 different marinades while you're at it.
  • Blue Cheese Burgers

    55 min
    Fabulous grilled blue cheese burgers, with ground beef, mustard, garlic, green onions, and tangy creamy blue cheese.
  • Easy Greek Salad tossed with greek salad dressing in a bowl

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    This easy Greek Salad is made with plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a lemon and red wine vinegar vinaigrette dressing, it's ready for a summer picnic!

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