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Need some inspiration for your Fourth of July menu?EatingWellhas all the recipes, whether you’re hosting a fancy barbecue, dining picnic-style or keeping things casual at home. You’ll find everything you need in this collection, from flavorful salads and grilled meats and veggies to sweet desserts. Even better,EatingWellreaders love these recipes so much that they’ve all earned four- and five-star reviews. Enjoy our Smoky Slow-Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches or Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad and catch your local fireworks display while savoring our fruity Lemon-Blueberry Trifle and a tasty Frozen Pineapple Margarita.
01of 38Smoky Slow-Cooker BBQ Brisket SandwichesMaking brisket in the slow cooker ensures it is tender, delicious and full of flavor. Serve this BBQ Brisket on hamburger buns for a tasty and satisfying meal.View Recipe
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Smoky Slow-Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
Making brisket in the slow cooker ensures it is tender, delicious and full of flavor. Serve this BBQ Brisket on hamburger buns for a tasty and satisfying meal.
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02of 38Bacon-Ranch Potato SaladPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis bacon-ranch potato salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing side that complements just about everything, making it a perfect choice for bringing along to potlucks, barbecues and family gatherings.View Recipe
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Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
This bacon-ranch potato salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing side that complements just about everything, making it a perfect choice for bringing along to potlucks, barbecues and family gatherings.
03of 38Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & WalnutsServe this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.View Recipe
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.
04of 38Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked ChickenA fresh tomato-and-basil topping on panko-crusted chicken cutlets makes an easy meal for family or casual entertaining.View Recipe
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Bruschetta-Topped Crispy Baked Chicken
A fresh tomato-and-basil topping on panko-crusted chicken cutlets makes an easy meal for family or casual entertaining.
05of 38Grilled Blackened Shrimp TacosGive juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.View Recipe
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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.
06of 38Elote-Inspired Pasta SaladPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanThis zesty pasta salad draws inspiration from the flavors of elote—Mexican grilled corn on the cob that’s smothered in a creamy mayo-based sauce and sprinkled with chili powder, cotija cheese and lime. Corn kernels blister in the hot pan and a sprinkle of smoked paprika brings out the flavor. If you can’t find cotija cheese, grated Parmesan is a good substitute.View Recipe
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Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This zesty pasta salad draws inspiration from the flavors of elote—Mexican grilled corn on the cob that’s smothered in a creamy mayo-based sauce and sprinkled with chili powder, cotija cheese and lime. Corn kernels blister in the hot pan and a sprinkle of smoked paprika brings out the flavor. If you can’t find cotija cheese, grated Parmesan is a good substitute.
07of 38Lemon-Blueberry TriflePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian HensarlingThis lemon-blueberry trifle is a stunning yet simple dessert that features layers of lemon-flavored pastry cream, store-bought angel food cake and fresh blueberries. Fresh-picked blueberries are hard to beat in this easy dessert, but feel free to use any seasonal fruit you may have on hand.View Recipe
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Lemon-Blueberry Trifle
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This lemon-blueberry trifle is a stunning yet simple dessert that features layers of lemon-flavored pastry cream, store-bought angel food cake and fresh blueberries. Fresh-picked blueberries are hard to beat in this easy dessert, but feel free to use any seasonal fruit you may have on hand.
08of 38Mixed Grill with Balsamic-Mustard VegetablesThis healthy dinner recipe is perfect for using up whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Just pay attention to cook time: denser vegetables, such as peppers and onions, take a bit longer than softer ones like zucchini and squash. Smaller ones, like cherry tomatoes, may need to be cooked in a grill basket.View Recipe
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Mixed Grill with Balsamic-Mustard Vegetables
This healthy dinner recipe is perfect for using up whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Just pay attention to cook time: denser vegetables, such as peppers and onions, take a bit longer than softer ones like zucchini and squash. Smaller ones, like cherry tomatoes, may need to be cooked in a grill basket.
09of 38Light Lemon Meringue PieSmooth and soothing; a great classic pie right down to the crust, this one is redefined with a generous amount of lemon and fewer egg yolks in the filling.View Recipe
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Light Lemon Meringue Pie
Smooth and soothing; a great classic pie right down to the crust, this one is redefined with a generous amount of lemon and fewer egg yolks in the filling.
10of 38Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella SandwichesTake a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple of flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you’ll have a satisfying weekend lunch or an easy warm-weather supper.View Recipe
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Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches
Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple of flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you’ll have a satisfying weekend lunch or an easy warm-weather supper.
11of 38Sautéed Corn with Basil & ShallotsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis sautéed corn recipe is a fresh and easy way to highlight summer’s most iconic vegetable. We add just a touch of butter, shallot and fresh basil to let the flavor of sweet corn straight from the cob do the talking.View Recipe
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Sautéed Corn with Basil & Shallots
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This sautéed corn recipe is a fresh and easy way to highlight summer’s most iconic vegetable. We add just a touch of butter, shallot and fresh basil to let the flavor of sweet corn straight from the cob do the talking.
12of 38Frozen Pineapple MargaritasThese frosty pineapple margaritas taste just like restaurant-style frozen margaritas, but without all the sugar, for a skinny cocktail you can easily whip up at home.View Recipe
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Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
These frosty pineapple margaritas taste just like restaurant-style frozen margaritas, but without all the sugar, for a skinny cocktail you can easily whip up at home.
13of 38Strawberry Fruit SaladThis summer berry fruit salad recipe makes enough for a crowd. Serve with granola and yogurt at brunch, as a healthy potluck side, or halve the recipe to serve 4.View Recipe
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Strawberry Fruit Salad
This summer berry fruit salad recipe makes enough for a crowd. Serve with granola and yogurt at brunch, as a healthy potluck side, or halve the recipe to serve 4.
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Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers
15of 38Whipped Frozen LemonadeCasey BarberWhipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender.View Recipe
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Whipped Frozen Lemonade
Casey Barber
Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender.
16of 38Chocolate Zucchini CakePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey LowerThis zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony.View Recipe
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
This zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony.
17of 38Garlic Butter Campfire CornThis flavorful corn couldn’t be easier to prepare. Just cover the ears of corn in a quick garlic-and-chive-flavored butter and wrap in foil and they’re ready to throw on the grill at home or over coals at the campsite.View Recipe
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Garlic Butter Campfire Corn
This flavorful corn couldn’t be easier to prepare. Just cover the ears of corn in a quick garlic-and-chive-flavored butter and wrap in foil and they’re ready to throw on the grill at home or over coals at the campsite.
18of 38Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato SaladCutting the steak immediately after cooking breaks all the rules on meat cookery, but in this recipe we do it intentionally in order to capture the juices and incorporate them into the dressing. Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.View Recipe
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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad
Cutting the steak immediately after cooking breaks all the rules on meat cookery, but in this recipe we do it intentionally in order to capture the juices and incorporate them into the dressing. Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.
19of 38Peach-Raspberry CrispA fruit crisp offers the luscious flavor of a fresh fruit pie without the fuss of making a crust. Celebrate the arrival of late-summer peaches with this rich-tasting crisp. The nut-studded topping works great with other fruit combinations too.View Recipe
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Peach-Raspberry Crisp
A fruit crisp offers the luscious flavor of a fresh fruit pie without the fuss of making a crust. Celebrate the arrival of late-summer peaches with this rich-tasting crisp. The nut-studded topping works great with other fruit combinations too.
20of 38Hot Honey Parmesan CarrotsPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis sweet side dish turns up the heat with hot honey and lots of crispy Parmesan cheese crisps for a savory note. Try this easy method with other veggies like beets, turnips or Brussels sprouts too.View Recipe
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Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This sweet side dish turns up the heat with hot honey and lots of crispy Parmesan cheese crisps for a savory note. Try this easy method with other veggies like beets, turnips or Brussels sprouts too.
21of 38Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & ApricotsToasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.View Recipe
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Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots
Toasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.
22of 38Big Beautiful Summer SaladThis gorgeous and healthy summer vegetable salad is loaded with pretty produce, including golden beets, avocado, corn, microgreens and radishes. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special. Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.View Recipe
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Big Beautiful Summer Salad
This gorgeous and healthy summer vegetable salad is loaded with pretty produce, including golden beets, avocado, corn, microgreens and radishes. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special. Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Lemon-Blueberry Crisp
This blueberry crisp captures a perfect balance between sweet summer blueberries and tart lemon flavors. Topped with a streusel laced with warming spices, and baked to perfection, this is the perfect summer dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
24of 38Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado SaladThis vibrant cucumber, tomato and avocado salad is perfect for BBQs and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it’s also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad.View Recipe
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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad
This vibrant cucumber, tomato and avocado salad is perfect for BBQs and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it’s also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad.
25of 383-Ingredient Piña ColadaThis boozy piña colada transports you to a tropical island with each and every sip. The frozen pineapple gives this juicy drink just the right amount of sweetness, and the canned coconut milk provides creaminess and that signature coconut flavor we love in a piña colada. Mix in some dark rum and you have yourself a tropical 3-ingredient cocktail!View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Piña Colada
This boozy piña colada transports you to a tropical island with each and every sip. The frozen pineapple gives this juicy drink just the right amount of sweetness, and the canned coconut milk provides creaminess and that signature coconut flavor we love in a piña colada. Mix in some dark rum and you have yourself a tropical 3-ingredient cocktail!
26of 38Jalapeño Popper BurgersWe’ve taken a simple burger recipe and made it pop with an easy three-ingredient jalapeño cheese topping. Ground sirloin is lean ground beef made exclusively from the center loin cut. It has less connective tissue than regular ground beef for a super-tender burger.View Recipe
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Jalapeño Popper Burgers
We’ve taken a simple burger recipe and made it pop with an easy three-ingredient jalapeño cheese topping. Ground sirloin is lean ground beef made exclusively from the center loin cut. It has less connective tissue than regular ground beef for a super-tender burger.
27of 38Creamy Roasted Potato SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessRoasted potatoes hold their shape without the risk of them falling apart, and the roasting process concentrates the flavor of the potatoes so your potato salad will be extra savory. We love the anise flavor of tarragon in the dressing but feel free to use a mix of fresh herbs to make this easy side dish your own.View Recipe
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Creamy Roasted Potato Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Roasted potatoes hold their shape without the risk of them falling apart, and the roasting process concentrates the flavor of the potatoes so your potato salad will be extra savory. We love the anise flavor of tarragon in the dressing but feel free to use a mix of fresh herbs to make this easy side dish your own.
28of 38Blueberry Lemonade SlushiesThis super-refreshing fruit slushie is so easy to make and uses just three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries, too. These are great for a kids' party, but the adults will love them just as much (especially spiked with a little vodka or gin).View Recipe
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Blueberry Lemonade Slushies
This super-refreshing fruit slushie is so easy to make and uses just three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries, too. These are great for a kids' party, but the adults will love them just as much (especially spiked with a little vodka or gin).
29of 38Double Chocolate CupcakesThis Double Chocolate Cupcake recipe is perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover. Topped with Chocolate Frosting, these diabetes-friendly cupcakes are delicious and impossible to resist.View Recipe
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Double Chocolate Cupcakes
This Double Chocolate Cupcake recipe is perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover. Topped with Chocolate Frosting, these diabetes-friendly cupcakes are delicious and impossible to resist.
30of 38Strawberry-Coconut DaiquiriYou’ll feel like you’re on a tropical getaway with this refreshing strawberry-coconut cocktail. To keep it cool in warmer weather, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. Variation: For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.View Recipe
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Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri
You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical getaway with this refreshing strawberry-coconut cocktail. To keep it cool in warmer weather, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. Variation: For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.
31of 38Loaded Broccoli SaladPhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisThis is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for. The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist.View Recipe
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Loaded Broccoli Salad
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for. The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist.
32of 38Peach-Blueberry PieSweet summer peaches and blueberries shine in this peach-blueberry pie recipe. While they can’t compete with fresh fruit, thawed frozen peaches and blueberries can be used in a pinch. Just be sure to add more cornstarch (up to double the amount if you’re using all frozen fruit) to soak up the extra liquid.View Recipe
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Peach-Blueberry Pie
Sweet summer peaches and blueberries shine in this peach-blueberry pie recipe. While they can’t compete with fresh fruit, thawed frozen peaches and blueberries can be used in a pinch. Just be sure to add more cornstarch (up to double the amount if you’re using all frozen fruit) to soak up the extra liquid.
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Frozen Key Lime Pie Margaritas
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Zucchini Salad with Burrata
This zucchini salad is a taste of peak-season bliss, combining sun-kissed zucchini with the creaminess of burrata cheese. Pink peppercorns offer a sweet, fruity and slightly floral taste which pairs nicely with the citrus flavors in the dressing; however, freshly ground black pepper can be used in their place.
35of 38Chipotle Chicken Satay with Grilled VegetablesPlan ahead before you prep the grill for this grilled chicken recipe: marinating the chicken in a mix of peanut butter, lime and chipotle peppers results in tender meat and bold flavors.View Recipe
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Chipotle Chicken Satay with Grilled Vegetables
Plan ahead before you prep the grill for this grilled chicken recipe: marinating the chicken in a mix of peanut butter, lime and chipotle peppers results in tender meat and bold flavors.
36of 38Nonalcoholic Strawberry MargaritasA frozen virgin strawberry margarita is a refreshing way to cool down on warm days. This margarita mocktail, which calls for only five ingredients, uses a bit of agave nectar to blunt the tartness of lime juice and fresh strawberries.View Recipe
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Nonalcoholic Strawberry Margaritas
A frozen virgin strawberry margarita is a refreshing way to cool down on warm days. This margarita mocktail, which calls for only five ingredients, uses a bit of agave nectar to blunt the tartness of lime juice and fresh strawberries.
37of 38Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & OnionsCook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.View Recipe
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Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & Onions
Cook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.
38of 38Strawberry Shortcake CakeSweet strawberries are nestled between layers of sponge cake and a cream filling in this easy cake. We add nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt to whipped cream to lighten up the filling and give it a little tang.View Recipe
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Sweet strawberries are nestled between layers of sponge cake and a cream filling in this easy cake. We add nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt to whipped cream to lighten up the filling and give it a little tang.
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