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Fourth of July Menu Ideas

    The Fourth of July brings parades, fireworks, afternoons at the pool or lake, and food! I’m sharing some of my favorite Fourth of July menu ideas that I think you’ll enjoy! I love to prep and make ahead as much as possible so that the day is easy, low-stress, and fun for all!

    Hamburger with grilled sweet potatoes on a white plate.

    No Cook Fourth of July Appetizers

    These delicious no-cook, make-ahead appetizers are always welcome at any gathering throughout the year, but especially during the heat of the summer.

    Caprese Salad Skewers drizzled with balsamic on a. plate.
    Caprese Salad Skewers of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze on a white platter.

    Simple Caprese Salad Skewers

    These tasty Caprese Salad Skewers are a quick and easy appetizer to make in minutes! Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and homemade balsamic glaze make a simple, yet impressive party food!

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    Sliced apples surround and are dipped into a bowl of creamy apple dip.
    Sliced apples surround and are dipped into a bowl of creamy apple dip.

    Easy Apple Dip Recipe

    Easy Apple Dip Recipe – Sweet, creamy Apple Dip is easy and delicious for parties and snacks! Ready in minutes from just a few ingredients, it’s an addictive dip for apples, pretzels, and more!

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    Watermelon skewers shaped like stars are in a white vessel.

    Watermelon Skewers Recipe

    These easy Watermelon Skewers are perfect for celebrations and parties! Made with fresh fruit, they are fun and delicious treat!

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    Blueberry Peach Salsa in a white dish surrounded by chips.
    Blueberry Peach Salsa makes a delicious fruit salsa. Made of blueberries, peaches and a few other simple ingredients, this blueberry peach salsa is a summertime favorite.

    Blueberry Peach Salsa Recipe

    Blueberry Peach Salsa makes a delicious appetizer with chips or topping for fish tacos, chicken or so many other dishes. Get this easy blueberry peach salsa recipe!

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    Fourth of July Main Course

    Let’s face it, there are a few recipes that are simply must-makes for your July 4th celebrations. Some love a Shrimp Boil, others a Fish Fry, or Pulled Pork (with BBQ Sauce), etc. I love hearing about those favorite traditions. One of our favorites is my husband’s hamburgers, along with some favorite side dishes. The side dishes can be made ahead to make the day even more enjoyable for all!

    Big cheeseburger with a all the toppings has a bite out of it and is surrounded by sweet potato fries on a white plate.
    Hamburger with grilled sweet potatoes on a white plate.

    Bart’s Best Hamburger Recipe

    Make juicy, flavorful hamburgers every time with Bart’s Best Hamburger Recipe! With just two ingredients and a few expert tips, these are the best beef hamburgers you’ve ever tasted!

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    Big pot of bacon topped southern baked beans.
    Southern Baked Beans Recipe - This recipe makes the perfect side dish for so many meals! This easy baked beans recipe will become a favorite! // addapinch.com

    Southern Baked Beans Recipe

    Southern Baked Beans Recipe – This recipe makes the perfect side dish for so many meals! These easy baked beans are a family favorite!

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    Closeup of a bowl of Southern potato salad in a glass bowl.
    Closeup of a bowl of Southern potato salad in a glass bowl.

    Southern Potato Salad Recipe

    This delicious Southern Potato Salad recipe has been in my family for generations and is a go-to favorite! It makes the perfect side dish for holidays, casual suppers, potlucks, and cookouts! With its soft potatoes, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and hard-boiled eggs, this classic potato salad is one you’ll make again and again!

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    Coleslaw is served in a blue bowl.

    Coleslaw Recipe

    Coleslaw Recipe – A delicious easy coleslaw recipe that’s always a crowd favorite! Crunchy cabbage with a delicious dressing, this easy coleslaw is a perfect side anytime!

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    Other Main Dish Favorites:

    Here are other favorite main dish options that you may love.

    Photo of BBQ ribs on a white platter on a white background.
    Photo of BBQ ribs on a white platter on a white background.

    Easy Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe

    This Easy Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe makes the most delicious, tender, fall off the bone ribs! No grill or oven is required with these amazing ribs!

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    Grilled chicken legs using chicken marinade are sitting on a blue plate beside coleslaw.

    The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

    The Best Chicken Marinade recipe is easy and delicious and makes the best grilled chicken and baked chicken you’ve ever tasted. It’s quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and makes juicy, tender chicken that tastes incredible!

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    Cast iron skillet with a butter-basted ribeye steak topped with rosemary.
    Cast iron skillet with a butter-basted ribeye steak topped with rosemary.

    Skillet Ribeye Steaks Recipe

    Skillet Ribeye Steaks Recipe – These delicious Skillet Ribeye Steaks are butter-basted and will remind you of those at your favorite steak house! This recipe makes the best ribeye steak and is easy to make at home!

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    Blue serving bowl holds chicken salad with grapes.
    Photograph of chicken salad in a blue bowl on a dark counter.

    Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe

    Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe – This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal. Made with chicken, grapes, and roasted nuts, it is always a favorite!

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    Fourth of July Desserts

    What would a Fourth of July menu be without desserts? 🥰 You can’t go wrong with everyone’s favorite chocolate chip cookies, brownies, or chocolate cake, but here are some of our other go-to desserts from which you might like to choose! Again, I love that these are all make-ahead friendly!

    Ice cream cone with scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.
    Ice cream cone with scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream

    Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

    An old fashioned vanilla ice cream recipe that everyone loves! This creamy custard base homemade vanilla ice cream recipe tastes like an ice cream parlor favorite.

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    Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream and honey  on a black edged white plate.
    Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream and honey is a perfect, simple and scrumptious summertime dessert.

    Grilled Peaches Recipe

    This Grilled Peaches with Honey and Ice Cream recipe is a simple yet decadent dessert! Juicy peaches are lightly grilled then drizzled with honey and served with vanilla ice cream for a treat everyone loves!

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    Key lime pie topped with homemade whipped cream and garnished with lime slices in a  white pie dish.
    Key Lime Pie Recipe - Key Lime Pie makes a classic, refreshing dessert recipe. Made of simple ingredients, this updated key lime pie recipe comes together quickly and chills to a light and airy consistency for an elegant dessert.

    Key Lime Pie Recipe

    This Key Lime Pie is deliciously tart, airy, light, and refreshing! An easy, updated version of a classic, this is the best key lime pie recipe ever! Such an elegant dessert that is always a favorite!

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    Lemon buttermilk glaze is poured over top of a Lemon Pound Cake on a white dish.
    Side view of lemon pound cake with lemon buttermilk glaze drizzled on top.

    Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

    This easy Lemon Pound Cake recipe makes a dream dessert for lemon lovers! Made with fresh lemon juice and zest and topped with a lemon buttermilk glaze, this moist pound cake is bursting with delicious flavor!

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    A slice of cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream and sugared cranberries on a white plate.
    A slice of cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream and sugared cranberries on a white plate.

    Easy Cheesecake Pie Recipe

    This easy cheesecake pie recipe makes the best recipe for cheesecake lovers. Creamy cheesecake filling bakes in a graham cracker crust and is delicious served plain or topped with your favorite cheesecake topping.

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    Overhead pic of Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake piped with buttercream frosting edge. Sprinkled with salt flakes.
    Vanilla buttercream frosting has been piped in star flower shapes around the edge of this chocolate chip cookie cake. Piping bag full of frosting is next to cake, all on marble countertop.

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

    Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with buttercream frosting takes the best of the iconic cookie and creates the best cookie cake recipe!

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    Favorite Fourth Drinks

    In addition to plenty of water, here are a few of our favorite drinks to serve throughout the day to keep everyone well hydrated!

    Pitcher of lemonade with fresh lemon slices flanked by two glasses with lemonade topped with lemon slices are all sitting on tray of ice cubes.
    Photo of a clear pitcher of lemonade with lemon slices and 2 clear glasses of lemonade with lemon slices on a white background.

    Fresh Lemonade Recipe

    This classic, delicious Homemade Fresh Lemonade recipe is made all in one pitcher with just three ingredients! I’ve shared my timesaving simple syrup method, easy lemonade concentrate recipe, and tips to make the best homemade lemonade anywhere!

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    Photo of clear pitcher of tea and two clear glasses filled with tea, ice, and topped with mint leaves with lemon slices and ice cubes on a white background.
    This Southern Sweet Tea recipe is smooth, sweet, and delicious! It includes tried-and-true tips for how to make sweet tea that everyone loves! // addapinch.com

    Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

    This Southern Sweet Tea recipe is smooth, sweet, and delicious! It includes tried-and-true tips for how to make sweet tea that everyone loves! I’ve also included instructions on how to make and serve Sweet Tea Concentrate!

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    Glass pitcher is filled with ice, lemon and strawberry slices and strawberry lemonade, sits beside glasses filled with it too.
    Glass pitcher is filled with ice, lemon and strawberry slices and strawberry lemonade, sits beside glasses filled with it too.

    Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

    This delicious Strawberry Lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice and is a favorite refreshing drink for a warm day! With just four ingredients, it is ready in minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser! It is perfect for sipping on a warm day, entertaining, showers, and tailgating.

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    I hope you and your family have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

    Robyn xo

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