4th of July Recipe Ideas

An easy to prepare but very popular dessert. You can make the jello in advance and then finish off with the whipped cream, meringue, and fresh berries.

Give everyone's favorite Tex-Mex appetizer a patriotic makeover.

Wave the flag proudly — then feed the troops!

Red currant jelly and red curry paste lend a touch of sweet heat to an all-American classic.

Sweet and juicy watermelon is standard fare on the Fourth, but why settle for a slice when you can go for a split?

This brightly colored party punch can be dressed up with an optional wreath of frozen berries and (for those who like its distinctive licorice flavor) bits of floating star anise.

Cool off with this pretty little pop star.

Made with red, white, and blue spuds, this potato salad is as American as apple pie.

This salsa, which relies on the full, slightly sweet flavor of ripe summer tomatoes, is so simple to prepare, you may never buy the jarred version again.

The Liberty Torch is a sweet addition to any Independence Day gathering.

This colorful dessert combines fresh strawberries and blueberries with tasty shortcake biscuits and sweet whipped cream.