The Ultimate July 4th Recipe Guide

Bust out the sparklers and paint the menu red, white, and blue—we're ready to party! Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Health]( Dear MyRecipes Reader, While many of us are already in the full swing of our summertime spirit—as, over the past month, throwing a few [burgers on the grill]( or even whipping up a batch of [homemade ice cream]( have become normal parts of the weekend routine—July 4th marks a distinct peak of summertime celebration. It's an occasion to gather up with family and community, and raise a glass to our country, the progress it's made and the potential it holds. So bust out the sparklers and paint the menu [red, white, and blue]( ready to party! Whether you're full-on hosting this year's [Independence Day dinner,]( or you're looking for an awesomely [easy appetizer recipe]( or simple, [crowd-pleasing side dish]( to contribute to a collaborative [4th of July feast,]( we have endless ideas to fill out every portion of your plate. And yes, that definitely (read: especially) includes [dessert](. If you have a long weekend in honor of the holiday and are in the mood to get a little kitchen-crafty, give these show-stopping, [star spangled cupcakes]( a try. Or if "so-easy, yet utterly impressive" is more your speed, absolutely consider these sweet and sparkling [rosé floats](. Wishing you a safe 4th of July loaded with joy, fantastic eats, and an exceptional fireworks display. MyRecipes Editors [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Your California Privacy Rights]( FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Customer Service, MyRecipes.com | 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Copyright © 2017 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All products and services featured are selected by our editors. MyRecipes.com may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email.