The biggest BBQ event of the year is just around the corner! The 4th of July is almost here! I don’t know about you; but this is one of my favorite times of the year! We are always surrounded by amazing friends and family, great food and gorgeous fireworks! This is definitely a time to celebrate. But we shouldn’t have to be slaving in the kitchen the whole time. So I’ve collected the best 4th of July Recipes around to get your potluck, BBQ, and party the pizzazz it needs, without taking the fun out!
4th of July Recipes!
4th of July recipes- Side Dishes
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter– SimmWorks Blog 
Italian Pasta Salad– SimmWorks Blog
Watermelon Feta Salad – SimmWorks Blog 
Jello Pretzel Salad from A Mom’s Take
Red, White and Blue Healthy Weight Watchers Yogurt Parfait from JadeLouise Designs
Fresh fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips – JadeLouise Designs
Vinegar Cucumbers – Mom Endeavors
Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob – Growing up Gable
Sugar Free Red White and Blue Fruit salad -Linda Wagner
4th of July Watermelon Bowl – Vegetable Fruit Carving
Cherry Limeade Fruit Dip– In Katrina’s Kitchen
4th of July recipes-Main Dishes
Perfectly Grilled Spicy Steak – JadeLouise Designs
Grilled Wings and Grilled Corn on the cob
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Easy Grilled Chicken with Apple Cidar Vinegar Marinade
Southwestern bacon cheeseburgers – from Mom Endeavors
Grilled Shrimp with Cheddar Grits– Turning the Clock back.
Hawaiian Barbecue Tofu Skewers – Celebrating Family
Grilled Cornish Hen – Growing up Gable
4th of July recipes- Drinks
Patriotic Party Water – Evite Blog
Patriotic Layered Smoothie from A Moms Take.
Watermelon Agua fresca – Mom Endeavors
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade– Mom Endeavors
July 4th Layered Drinks– In Katrina’s Kitchen
For Dogs!
And through all this fun; Please don’t forget your furry friends! They can enjoy a fantastic 4th of July holiday with you! But please be sure to follow these BBQ Safety Tips to keep your furry friends safe! Grilled Peaches– Two Little Cavaliers – Humans can eat this too! So don’t think this is just for the dogs!
With any luck, you have found at least a few recipes here that will make your 4th of July event a huge hit! Plus, who can say no to delicious food and red, white, and blue goodies. Am I right?
4th of July Desserts to complete your Independence Day celebration!
Tuesday 26th of January 2016
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Lily Kwan
Wednesday 2nd of July 2014
These recipes look very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
kristin
Thursday 26th of June 2014
wow! this is a great collection of recipes, would love to try some of these!
Liz Mays
Thursday 26th of June 2014
These are crazy delicious looking! I'm going to pin several of those!!!!
Krista
Thursday 26th of June 2014
This is a really great roundup! Thanks!