28 Recipes for the Fourth of July

I told you guys I would help you prepare for the Fourth, and I’m keeping my word!

I am sharing 28 of my recipes that would be perfect for any Fourth of July celebration, since, you know, it’s next Friday. I still can’t believe it’s nearly July—crazy!

It includes drinks, apps, entrees, and lots and lots of desserts (because those are the most fun, obviously).

Top row from left: Blue Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies | Minty Watermelon Cucumber Coolers | Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef with Sweet Cole Slaw | S’mores Ice Cream

Second row from left: Hot Milk Sponge Cake with Balsamic Berries and Stabilized Whipped Cream | How To: Make the Best Veggie Tray Ever (with Garlicky Dip and Romesco)

Third row from left: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas | S’mores with Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

Fourth row from left: Cookies N’ Cream Cheesecake Bars | Peach and Raspberry Summer Sundaes | Basil Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons | Strawberry-Blackberry Sour Cream Scones

Fifth row from left: Chocolate S’mores Cookies | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Shrimp with Orange Cocktail Sauce and Green Goddess Dipping Sauce | German-Style Potato Salad

Sixth row from left: Best Ever Sugar Cookies | Pomegranate and Mango Guacamole | Red, White, and Blue Cake | (Somewhat) Patriotic Sangrias

Seventh row from the left: Blackened Mahi Tacos with Corn and Watermelon Salsa | Strawberry Shortcakes | S’mores Cookies | Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting

Eighth row from the left: Orange Poppy-seed Cake with Berries and Creme Fraiche | Teeny Tiny Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Cajeta and Raspberries | Gorgeous Georges | Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce

I have to admit that I actually don’t know what I myself will be making for the Fourth, quite yet. What can I say…despite the fact that I think ahead for you guys, I’m a last-minute kind of gal. But, I do still have a few festive recipe ideas to share this coming week, so keep an eye out for those!