“Independence Day of the United States”, also referred to as “The Fourth of July”, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. The 4th of July holiday is commonly celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, and family reunions. It is a time to celebrate, and also a time to remember and thank the brave and courageous settlers who first started this nation, as well as Thomas Jefferson who wrote our Declaration of Independence and all of our heroic founding fathers who signed it in defiance of England.

Happy 240th Birthday, America!

So, I have put together for you, a few of my favorite recipes to make for the holiday!
I hope you enjoy, and have a happy, safe, and fun 4th of July! 

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~ Appetizers ~

Super Creamy Basil Pesto Deviled Eggs

Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball

Grilled Cajun Wings with Alabama White Lightning BBQ Sauce

County Fair Onion Rings

~ Sides & Salads ~

Blue Ribbon Barbecued Baked Beans with Sausage, Beef & Bacon 

Sweet Southern Apple Spiced Cornbread  

Grilled Baby Potatoes with Italian Herbs  

Beer Battered Fried Zucchini

Old Fashioned Mustard Potato Salad

Sweet Creamy Southern Coleslaw

French Onion Potato Salad

 Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad with Summer Sausage 

Retro Cherry Fluff Sweet Salad

Old Fashioned Tuna Macaroni Salad

That 70’s Taco Salad with Homemade Catalina & Taco Seasoning

Sweet & Creamy Red Grape Salad with Pecan & Brown Sugar Topping

Turkey Club BLT Pasta Salad with Swiss Cheese

Sweet Old Fashioned Apple Raisin Cole Slaw

Creamy Deli-Style Macaroni Salad

Copycat Bacon Ranch Suddenly Salad

~ Main Dishes ~

Best All-Purpose Grill Seasoning

Best Restaurant-Style Steak Marinade

Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Pesto Burgers with Pesto Mayo

South Carolina Mustard BBQed Baby Back Ribs

Soft Pretzel Brat Dogs

Pub-Style Stout Burgers with Beer-Braised Onions & Cheddar

Black Cherry & Southern Comfort Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Grilled Steak Pizza with Roasted Veggies & Goat Cheese

Apple Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken

Butterflied Rock Cornish Game Hens with Mesquite & Ale Whole Grain Mustard

Tailgater’s Pride Grilled Maple-Galzed Pork Tenderloin

Rib Shack Style Barbecued Ribs

Grilled Stuffed Pineapple with Sausage, Peppers, &
Sweet ‘n Sour Poppy Seed Sauce

Grilled Root Beer Pork Chops with Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Best Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches

~ Desserts & Beverages ~

Spiced Apples ‘n Pears Crumb Top Pie

Mile-High Peanut Butter Pie with Nutter Butter Crust & Chocolate Drizzle

Wild Blueberry Pie with Crumb Top

Red, White & Blue Chambord Soaked Chocolate Cake Parfaits
with Fresh Blackberry & Raspberry Cream

Creamy Classic Millionaire Pie

Old Fashioned Huckleberry Pie

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Smooth as Silk Key Lime Pie

Soft & Chewy Banana Split Pudding Cookies

Classic Coconut Cream Cake Bars (a.k.a. Neiman-Marcus Bars)

Best Old-Fashioned Nooks ‘n Crannies Apple Cake with Pecans
& 5-Minute Homemade Caramel Sauce

Decadent Chocolate Almond Torte with Fresh Summer Berries

The “Americana” Coffee Shooter 

Retro Orange Creamsicle Float

Good Ol’ Southern Sweet Tea with Frozen Strawberries

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Other Helpful Links to Recipes:

Burgers, Ribs, Homemade Salad Dressings, Hot Dogs, Pickles & Relish, Grilled, Wings

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