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burgers
1 10 Quintessentially American Dishes
recipes
2 Flag Cake Two Ways - Beginner & Expert
Appetizers
3 Fast, Easy, Amazing: Salsa-Baked Goat Cheese
recipes
4 Celebrate the 4th With Red, White, or Blue Recipes
Cocktails
5 Top 10 All-American Cocktails
fun facts
6 4th Of July Fun Facts
grilling
7 Celebrate the Fourth With Grilled Red, White, and Blue Pizzas
hot dogs
8 What's Your Favorite Hot Dog Topping?
recipes
9 Red, White, & Blue Parfaits Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
recipes
10 Come Party With Me: Independence Day — Drinks
salads
11 Summer of Salads: Garden Salad
Quiz
12 Fourth of July Food: What Do You Know?
tablescape
13 Off To Market Recap: 4th of July Tablescape
Red
14 Make Red, White, & Blue Popsicles For the 4th
Come Party With Me
16 Come Party With Me: Fourth of July — Dessert
grilling
17 Berry Tempting: Grilled Brie With Fresh Cherries
Off to Market
18 Off To Market: 4th of July Tablescape
There's nothing better than hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon for the Fourth. But if you're in search of an adventure and a more creative way to celebrate, might I suggest scoping out the country's regional food scene? Whether you're in Cincinnati or Central Texas, the United States of America is a veritable chest of gastronomic treasures just waiting to be discovered. A few of my Read more
Happy Independence Day weekend! Before you head out to watch the fireworks, take time to fire up the grill, as the nation's birthday is the biggest grilling event of the year. We've been planning for the ultimate Fourth of July meal, but if you're still looking for more inspiration, browse our entire all-American recipe collection and scope out our favorites below. American Beauty Read more
Independence Day is right around the corner, and if you're lucky, you're already getting a head start on a spirited celebration. Chances are, food will play a heavy hand in the festivities, particularly barbecue. When it comes to grilling, the Fourth of July is the most popular holiday weekend. As you whet your appetite for star-studded favorites like burgers, beer, and apple pie, test your Read more
One of the easiest appetizers ever, which I've made countless times, is baked goat cheese. Normally I smother it in marinara sauce and serve it with toasted baguette, but recently I came across a recipe that turns the baked goat cheese into a Tex-Mex-style dip. The marinara is replaced with roasted tomato salsa and tortilla chips stand in for the crostini. The resulting dip is so good I couldn't Read more
The 4th of July is this weekend, and that means it's time to get festive! Show your patriotic pride by cooking with red, white, and blue ingredients. Many of the season's most delicious offerings — strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and blueberries — fit the color scheme, so don't be afraid to get creative. Here are 10 dishes to inspire your all-American celebration. Read more
This weekend will be prime hot dog grilling time, and I'm already scheming about which toppings to offer when I set up my next hot dog bar. I'm not known to turn down any dog, whether it's done up with chili and cheese, Coney Island-style, or with just a slather of ketchup and mustard. But my hands-down favorite is the dog that's been "dragged through the garden" Chicago-style, with mustard, Read more
The fireworks aren't the only thing that will be popping this Fourth of July! Ice cold popsicles not only beat the heat but can also provide grownups and kids with a refreshing mid-afternoon treat. Jumping on the red, white, and blue bandwagon, these ice pops use fresh watermelon, lemons, and blueberries to create a cold and colorful presentation. Best of all, kids will love having a hand in Read more
Throwing a Fourth of July celebration? If so, take inspiration from colorsizzle, who created a festive Independence Day scheme for her dessert table. Inspired by the Interstate signs while driving one day, I decided to design these cupcake toppers and tags for a 4th of July cookout. That lead to this entire "Sweet Street" theme. The "street" is actually a black tablecloth and the "painted" Read more
It's almost July 4, a great excuse to have another guess the breed super quiz! I've gathered up pictures of pups from the US, so test yourself and have a happy Fourth! Question 1 of 8It's a(n): American Eskimo Dog Samoyed Alaskan Eskimo Dog Washington Fluffball Dog Read more
Besides sunny skies and record-high temperatures, what else is in the forecast for this coming week? We predict hamburgers and hot dogs — lots of 'em! — with a light sprinkling of house-made condiments for an extra special touch. From DIY ketchup to homemade flavored mayonnaise, we've got the dressing you're looking for to take your grilling to the next level. Romesco Ketchup Barbecue Read more
