Fourth of July

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.

Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.

This peach, plum, and apricot galette recipe calls for easy phyllo pastry in lieu of pie crust.

Nutty brown butter takes ripe sliced tomatoes to a whole new level.

Tossed in a verdant sauce that recalls green goddess dressing, this striking herby spin on potato salad will have long-time skeptics reconsidering their stance.

Cornell chicken is a regional specialty grilled chicken that’s served at every fair, fundraiser, and cookout between the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley.

A classic lemon-blueberry bread is a thing of beauty. Plush lemon cake studded with jammy, perfectly suspended blueberries gets coated in a glossy, dripping glaze.

When making air-fryer fried chicken, a wet batter proves difficult. Coat the chicken in flour means it can hold a buttermilk marinade in the machine.

While many cocktail sauce recipes call for chili sauce, ketchup lets you add your desired level of spice to tailor it to your exact taste.

This homemade shrimp cocktail gets dressed up with classic cocktail sauce—plus two other optional sauces that'll really make it a party.

These chipotle chicken wings are a little smoky and a little sweet, with a lip-smacking tartness from a secret ingredient that will keep your guests guessing.

Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture.

This pork belly burnt ends recipe calls for a three-step process that candies the pork belly by smoking, then rendering, and adding barbecue sauce at the end.

This red velvet cake recipe uses beets to give the cake its supernaturally silken texture and a deep crimson hue.