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Celebrate Independence Day! Here are Fourth of July recipes—plus, some history of this most important U.S. national holiday.
Fourth of July Recipes
This great holiday is traditionally observed with parades, band concerts, picnics, and fireworks. Here are some Fourth of July recipes—from picnic sandwiches to barbecue food to patriotic desserts!
Picnics and the Pursuit of Happiness
Packing a picnic? Make Nana’s Brisket Sandwich With Grainy Mustard.
Or, here’s a spicy twist on an old favorite: Pita Pockets Stuffed With Curried Tuna Salad.
Our Crunchy Chicken Salad recipe works as a salad on its own or as a filling for a wrap sandwich.
We love pulled pork! Here's a great recipe for Pulled Pork Sandwiches, BBQ Sauce, and Cole Slaw.
This Roasted Potato Salad is a low-fat alternative to the traditional.
Our Macaroni Salad is an attractive summer dish to serve at a picnic or potluck.
Grilling Up a Great Fourth of July
What's July 4 without a picnic? And what's a picnic without yummy burgers or barbecue food right off the grill? Here are some recipes:
Star-Spangled Chicken With Fireworks Salsa
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Patriotic Desserts
Add a festive flair with these colorful desserts!
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake
Looking for more recipes? Search Recipes by ingredient or by category on our cooking page.
New! See "What’s in Season: Summer Recipes!" for more delicious summertime recipe ideas.
History of Independence Day
In the United States, July 4 marks the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson.
Writing in July 1776 from Philadelphia, John Adams related to his wife, Abigail: "Yesterday the greatest Question was decided, which ever was debated in America, and a greater, perhaps, never was or will be decided among Men. A Resolution was passed without one dissenting Colony . . . "
Take a moment to read the rest of Adams's quote as well as the powerful text of The Declaration of Independence.
Don't forget to raise the American flag on this holiday. As a refresher, here are the U.S. Flag Guidelines.
And it's not too late to send a Fourth of July card to family and friends! See our free e-card gallery.
More 4th of July History
July 4, 1776
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence and formed the United States of America.
July 4, 1776
Thomas Jefferson noted in his “Weather Memorandum Book” that the weather was cloudy, the temperature 76 degrees F.
July 4, 1826
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died.
July 4, 1884
The Statue of Liberty was formally presented to the U.S. by France.
July 4, 1911
It was a hot Fourth of July in New England. All-time state records were set in Nashua, New Hampshire (106°F), and Vernon, Vermont (105°F).
Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe. –Thomas Jefferson
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Ladies and Gentlemen: I must remind you all that our nation is suffering under an Epidemic
of Diabetes. Please, PLEASE, make Certain that NONE of your recipes contain Any refined sucrose. Please Emphasize Non-sugared foods,
With Good To All Concerned.
Help! My Zuchinni, straight
Help! My Zuchinni, straight neck,and crook neck squash, are only growing 3 inchs long, and shriveling up. What is wrong?
When your squash grows 3
When your squash grows 3 inches long, then shrivels up and dies, then you have a pollination problem. (Or, the pollinators are getting killed by insecticides.) Squash plants bear both male and female flowers. To have fruit set, pollen from the male flower must be physically transferred to the female flower by bees. Do you have a lot of pollinating bees in your garden? If not, you can manually pollinate the flowers yourself--help them along with some Q-tips!
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