4th of July

Hey, patriots! Whether you’re attending an Independence Day cookout or celebrating with a backyard barbecue, you’re in the right spot. Here you’ll find all my best 4th of July food ideas to enjoy under the fireworks. Check out BBQ sides like this easy potato salad and corn on the cob. Or, try easy red white and blue desserts like my star-spangled 4th of July cupcakes or this red, white, and blueberry crumb cake.

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Check out the latest easy recipes and desserts made for Independence Day celebrations.

small bowl of berry watermelon fruit salad coated in a dressing with mint leaves

Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad

A strawberry shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream in the middle of two biscuit halves and on top with another in the background.

Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake

fourth of july cupcake with red and white piped layers of frosting and blue frosting piped in a star on top

Gluten Free Fourth of July Cupcakes

A bowl of sliced cooked potatoes garnished with paprika and chives.

Campfire Potatoes in Foil Packet

a bowl of apple slaw on a blue cloth napkin

Maple Dijon Apple Coleslaw

Skinny Grapefruit Margaritas with grapefruit, lemon, and lime

Skinny Grapefruit Margarita Recipe

Triple Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits with title

Mixed Berry Coconut Chia Seed Parfait Recipe

slices of Honey Balsamic Marinated Flat Iron Steak on a white plate.

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipe with Honey Balsamic Marinade

Buffalo Hot Dogs with Bacon and Blue Cheese Square image with title text

Loaded Hot Dogs with Buffalo Ketchup, Blue Cheese, and Bacon

Healthy Deviled Eggs with a sprinkle of paprika and garnish of dill.

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs – No Mayo

Strawberry and Cream Cake Recipe

Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake

A slice of s'mores pudding pie on a blue plate with a fork in it.

S’mores Pudding Pie

collage of fruit salad, grilled steak, hamburger, deviled eggs, broccoli salad, baked beans, and a red white and blue frosted cupcake

50+ Guten Free Fourth of July Food Ideas

Red, White, and Blue Berry Watermelon Fruit Pizza image with title

Red White and Blue Berry Watermelon Fruit Pizza Recipe

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad with lemon dressing

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta Cheese

Bomb Pop Cupcakes

Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

collage of photos of fluffernutter cookies, vanilla cupcake, reese's poke cake, peach cheesecake bars, s'mores bars, chocolate chip cookies, and blueberry cheesecake parfaits

Over 90 Recipes for Picnic Desserts

Berry pound cake bites on a wooden platter next to a bowl of whipped cream.

Red, White & Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites

white wine cocktail in a stemless wine glass with cucumber and lime slices on the rim

Cucumber Gimlet White Wine Sangria

Glass bottles of agave lemonade with straws next to scattered lemon and lime wedges.

Agave Lime Lemonade – Guest Post from Foxes Love Lemons

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