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Home Holidays & Events Fourth of July, Memorial Day & Labor Day!

Fourth of July, Memorial Day & Labor Day!

Who’s ready to BBQ? It’s the classic thing to do all summer long, but it’s especially great as 4th of July food! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, I can’t get enough.

Do you call it a cookout or a barbecue? My buddy Lawrence grew up in Texas, but came to college here out West. Some new friends invited him to a “BBQ” and he showed up supremely disappointed when there was no brisket or ribs or Pulled Pork. All they had was crappy hot dogs and hamburgers. “That’s not a barbecue. That’s a COOKOUT. Barbecue means brisket.” I think this is hilarious. No one in California uses the word cookout. It’s all just BBQ! We need to get with the program!

Well whatever you want to call it, throwing some meat on the grill is the most patriotic way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Try out this Easy Broccoli Salad if you’ve got the side dish. Make these Smash Burgers or my Best Ever Hot Dogs if you’re in charge of the main dish! (Or make Nana’s Famous Ribs if you’re from Texas.) For dessert, how about these Easy Cherry Pie Bars? There are multiple pages, click the “Next” button at the bottom of the page to see more!

Side dishes & Vegetables

The BEST Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Cake & Cupcakes

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake – The Only Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Asian Marinated Cucumber Salad

Fourth of July, Memorial Day & Labor Day!

Marinated Asian Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar

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Dessert

My Favorite Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie

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Side dishes & Vegetables

Easy Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Apple Crisp, with a Ridiculous Amount of Streusel from The Food Charlatan

Dessert

Apple Crisp, with a Ridiculous Amount of Streusel

Breads, Muffins & Rolls

Incredibly Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe

Slow Cooker

Honey Balsamic Pork Ribs in Crock Pot

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Dessert

Lemon Lush Dessert

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Sauces & Dressings

Easy BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Dessert

The Softest, Gooiest Rice Krispie Treat Recipe Ever

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Dessert

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

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Dinner

Pulled Pork Recipe: Slow Cooker or Oven Roasted

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Dinner

BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork (on a Gas Grill)

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Dessert

The Only Blueberry Pie That I Truly Love

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Dessert

Rhubarb Dessert Bars with Shortbread Crust

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Dessert

Raspberry Crumble Bars with Almond Streusel

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Dessert

My Favorite Homemade Banana Cream Pie

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Dessert

How to Make the Best Homemade Apple Pie

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Dinner

Carne Asada Made with Juicy Skirt Steak + the BEST Mojo Marinade!

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Puppy Chow That Sticks Together in Chunks (Muddy Buddies)

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Extra Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Hot or Cold!)

Dessert

Caramel Cake with Caramel Icing Recipe

Dessert

Absolutely the Best Brownies Recipe I’ve Ever Made

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