A great collection of recipes and July 4th menu ideas for your Independence Day celebration. Let me show you how easy it is to throw an amazing party this summer!
Let's put together the perfect July 4th Menu today! Have you decided how you're celebrating? Are you hosting a party or going to a party at someone's house?
The more important question is, do you have your menu planned? I had some help in putting the following menu together from my Foodie Friends. Any one of these great recipes will be amazing added to your menu.
So whether you're cooking for a crowd or just cooking for two, your family and friends will love this menu we put together.
July 4th Menu Ideas and Recipes
Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes
Easy to make with freezing tips to help you prepare these potatoes ahead of time.
Falling off the Bone Barbecue Ribs
Did you know you can cook ribs in your crock pot and then finish them off on the grill? The result is delicious ribs that really do fall off the bone!
Cast Iron Steak with Easy Marinade
Even if you don't have a grill, you can still enjoy the taste of grilled steak with this recipe for Cast Iron Steak that uses a grill pan.
5 Delicious Burger Recipes
A great collection of burgers perfect for any July 4th celebration!
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled chicken served as a sandwich with an easy homemade garlic mayonnaise.
Perfect Marinade for Grilled Chicken
If you're grilling chicken, you need a great marinade. Try this one!
Boston Baked Beans
It's not a barbecue or picnic if you don't have baked beans!
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Adding bacon to this pasta salad makes it even better!
The Best ColeSlaw Ever
German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing
This recipe is so similar to what my Oma Behr used to make when I was a little girl.
The Best Salsa Recipe Ever
The first time I made this recipe I knew it would be difficult to open a jar of salsa again. And I hardly ever do. Make sure you use the fresh cilantro this recipe calls for…even if you think you don’t like cilantro.
Homemade Queso Dip
Made with real cheese, you might just never open a jar of fake cheese again!
Easy Deviled Eggs
It’s not a summer celebration without a plate of delicious deviled eggs!
Delicious Appetizers
- Homemade Queso Dip - this really is a delicious recipe and there's no fake cheese, so it's healthier too!
- Homemade Salsa - the first time I made this recipe I knew it would be difficult to open a jar of salsa again. And I hardly ever do. Make sure you use the fresh cilantro this recipe calls for...even if you think you don't like cilantro.
- Corn Fiesta Salad - this can be served as an appetizer with chips or as a side dish!
Delicious Side Dishes
- Deviled Eggs - it's not a summer celebration without a plate of delicious deviled eggs!
- The Best Coleslaw Ever from Life Tastes Good
- Boston Baked Beans - from Dizzy Busy and Hungry
- Cucumber Salad - this recipe is so similar to what my Oma Behr used to make when I was a little girl.
- Pasta Salad from An Affair from the Heart
- Twice Baked Potatoes - an older recipe from the blog that is my son's favorite.
- Easy Mac and Cheese - if you're having kids at your party, you need to make this easy recipe.
Burgers, Ribs, Steak, Chicken and Hot Dogs
- Falling Off the Bone BBQ Ribs
- Cast Iron Steak with Easy Marinade
- 5 Delicious Burger Recipes
- Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Garlic Parmesan Mayo - this mayo is so delicious you're going to want to make extra!
- Chili Dog from Lemons for Lulu
Delicious Drinks Perfect for the Celebration
- Lemon Basil Mint Spritzer - try to use fresh basil from the garden or farmer's market.
- Patriotic Ice Cubes from Culinary Ginger - how cute are these red, white and blue ice cubes???
They all look so good. Thank you for the lovely round up.
What a great roundup Lois. So many great recipes.. Pinning
I never realize how hungry I am until I see your blog name on here or Facebook, and my stomach starts growling. Walking On Sunshine is like the bell for Pavlov's Dog. DING!!! Food! I'm hungry. Feed me.
Excellent roundup of recipes. I can plan my menu without effort, thanks so much Lois. Pinned/sharing.
What a wonderful collection!! So many yummy things! Thanks for including me <3
My mouth is watering over this stunning collection! Thank you for including my Heirloom Tomatoes 'n Goat Cheese with Balsamic Drizzle as well as taking the time to spotlight so many talented food bloggers!
Everything looks fabulous! Thank for compiling such a great list in one place - the hard part is now narrowing it down!
What a fabulous collection and so many amazing recipes and great ideas for 4th July.
Yummo, now I'm hungry. Desserts? I can't wait
Oh, I want to have a party now! These are great. Thank you for featuring our BBQ Chicken.
What a great line up of recipes Lois from some spectacular bloggers.