If you’re looking for a go-to list of recipes perfect for the 4th of July, here are my all-time favorite foods to make for this summer holiday.

Whether you are planning the whole spread or bringing a dish or two to a gathering, there’s a bit of everything on this list. The best grilled chicken. Festive desserts. Gourmet (but easy!) side dishes.

I hope you have a very fun-filled and safe 4th of July this year! ❤️🤍💙

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Festive Fruited Cheesecake Flag

This stunning dessert is perfect for 4th of July! The creamy cheesecake filling is topped with fruit to resemble the American flag.
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Grilled chicken breast on wood platter with sliced chicken breasts.

Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

This lemon garlic grilled chicken is the best grilled chicken ever! The marinade can be used with chicken breasts, thighs or tenderloins. I’ve been making this chicken for over 15 years for summer BBQs and weeknight dinners.
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The Best Saucy Baked Beans

These saucy homemade baked beans are full of flavor and so easy! Someone recently commented these beans are excellent cooked (covered) on a pellet grill smoker – yum!
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Glass cup filled with strawberry puree and icy pineapple coconut mixture with red straw and pineapple wedge on rim of glass.

Lava Flow Hawaiian Tropical Drink {Non-Alcoholic}

In this slushy, fruity lava flow Hawaiian tropical drink, the flavors of pineapple, coconut, and strawberry swirl together creating a delicious icy cold drink. Such a fun one to serve on the 4th!
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Several chicken, pineapple and pepper skewers on metal sticks on white platter.

BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers

I love the grilled pineapple on these chicken skewers! These are always a hit with a big BBQ spread.
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Veggie dip in small glass bowl surrounded by vegetables on white tray.

Best Veggie Dip on the Planet

Looking for the best veggie dip ever? This is it! Tangy, creamy and flavorful, it’s delicious with veggies or chips!
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A white bowl of chopped broccoli salad with shredded cheese, diced onion, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries coated in a light sauce.

The Best Broccoli Salad

Made with fresh broccoli and the most delicious homemade dressing, this is the best broccoli salad recipe. It is always popular at potlucks and BBQs!
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jalapeno cheddar turkey burger with guacamole, tomato, and lettuce on white plate

Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Juicy and flavorful, these jalapeño cheddar turkey burgers are incredible! Don’t let the jalapeños scare you. They add tons of flavor (leave out the seeds for less heat!).
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Perfect Potato Salad

Easy and delicious, this is really the best potato salad ever. No complicated or fussy ingredients – it is simple and ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser.
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German Potato Salad

German potato salad is simple and so delicious! An egg- and dairy-free dressing is tossed with tender potatoes, simple herbs and bacon.
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Bite taken out of cherry pie with scoop of vanilla ice cream next to it.

My Favorite Cherry Pie in the History of Ever

I make this pie every year for the 4th of July! For a fun twist, change up the lattice top with pie crust stars added to horizontal strips of pie crust (like a pie crust flag!).
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Pasta salad on oval white tray with olives, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

No, really, this is the best cherry pie EVER. Nothing hard or secret about it – it’s a classic! Notes included in the recipe for using sour OR sweet cherries.
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Closeup of honey lime fruit salad.

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

The best fruit salad ever! This honey lime fruit salad is so easy and delicious with just enough flair to make it feel extra-special.
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Lots of frosted Swig sugar cookies with sprinkles on white tray.

Swig Sugar Cookies {Copycat Recipe}

For a festive version, use red, blue and white sprinkles on top of these easy sugar cookies!
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Top down view of a white bowl filled with diced chicken, diced avocado, chunks of fresh corn, and bacon bits.

Avocado Chicken Salad

This avocado chicken salad is irresistible! Perfect for a light, healthy dinner, it’s also delicious for a quick lunch or great for party food. Bonus: it comes together FAST (15 minutes or less)!
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Summer Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil

This orzo salad is fantastic! Fresh, summer flavors and always popular at potlucks and holidays.
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Two watermelon sticks dipped in Greek yogurt creamy watermelon dip.

Easy Creamy Watermelon Dip

This high-protein creamy watermelon dip is made with Greek yogurt and fresh limes. It is refreshing and delicious with any variety of melon!
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Grilled chicken breasts topped with pico de gallo on a white plate with a bowl of chopped bacon and a half of a lime in the background.

Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili’s Copycat}

The flavors in this Monterey chicken {a Chili’s copycat recipe} are out of this world delicious! Tender grilled chicken, topped with bacon, cheese and a simple homemade pico de gallo. Yum!
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Homemade Lemonade

The easiest and best homemade lemonade ever…and it doesn’t require cooking a simple syrup. It is quick, delicious, and perfect!
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White bowl filled with Mexican street corn salad, topped with cilantro and lime.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Best summer side dish ever! This creamy Mexican street corn salad (aka esquites) is incredibly easy and packed with the most amazing smoky, fresh flavors.
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Brownie {& Fruit} Kebabs

These brownie and fruit kebabs are a great change-up to the typical 4th of July dessert fare. They are also really fun to eat!
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Top down view of golden brown s'mores cookie bars with fissures of gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate throughout each bar.

S’mores Cookie Bars

These glorious S’mores cookie bars have a buttery, graham cracker base and fissures of gooey marshmallow and decadent chocolate running throughout.
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Wooden spoon scooping up calico baked beans.

My Mom’s Famous Calico Beans

These beans are incredible and can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker.
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