Fourth of July
11 Things to Read Before You Throw That 4th of July Barbecue
You don't need another person telling you how to grill a burger. But you do need to know these marinating, skewering, and beer-chilling tips.
Cooking In America: Four Stories of Cooking on the 4th of July
Four women. Four celebrations. Zero hot dogs.
Our 4th of July Ritual Is Less About Hot Dogs and More About Dumplings
When cookbook author Hetty McKinnon moved to New York, she cooked all the American holiday classics. Five years later, she's creating some classics of her own.
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The Most Popular Food at This Japanese 4th of July Party Is My Mother's Filipino Barbecue
As a child on a Japanese naval base, Rezel Kealoha found fireworks in her mother's marinade.
On the Fourth of July, My Family Feels the Most Caribbean
A tale of lobster rolls, mango chow, and beastly-cold Carib beer.
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"It's Hard for Me to Wrap My Chef-y Brain Around, But Our Barbecues Aren't Really About the Food."
Chef Katy Smith can't replicate the carne asada of her wife's childhood. So she's creating new traditions that have the same flavor.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Deeply charred mustardy chicken thighs are paired with a crunchy and refreshing fennel-basil slaw for the ultimate summer chicken sandwich.
Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with Feta
For maximum flavor without compromising char or texture, marinate summer squash after grilling for up to one hour. Bonus: you’ll have plenty of time to get that steak just right.
Taste Test: Hot Dogs
Did your favorite brand make top dog? Click through for our frank assessment.
Grilled Chicken Skewers
These kebabs are threaded with cubes of marinated chicken breast, red onion, mushrooms, pineapple, and zucchini.
Our 35 Best Apple Pies
We've got true Americana here, with lattice tops and all, plus some funky takes on the classic.
Coconut-Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
It’s pie without baking and an ice cream sundae without the fuss (not to mention the salted coconut crust). We call that a win-win-win.
Our Best Recipes for Ribs
Beef and pork, grilled and oven-baked: they're all right here.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Salt-and-Pepper Butter
This low-fuss, spreadable salt-and-pepper butter makes seasoning your grilled corn a one-step affair at the dinner table.
Grilled Little Gems with Cherry Tomatoes, Nectarines, and Creamy Dill Dressing
Char tender, crunchy, irresistible mini heads of romaine lettuce on the campfire, then smother them in dilly buttermilk dressing.
Weekly Meal Plan: July 2–6
Fast festive dinners for the 4th.
Blackberry Icebox Cake
This creamy, dreamy icebox cake—built in a bowl for maximum ease—is the no-bake dessert you'll be making all summer.
Romesco Pasta Salad with Basil and Parmesan
The secret to this pasta salad? Dress it twice. The pasta absorbs the first round of sauce completely, while the second dose keeps it glossy and bold. Walnuts and breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch.
Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing
Toss a few extra cobs on the grill at your next cookout and stash them to make this smoky corn salad later in the week.