Editors’ Collection

Our Best July 4th Recipes

All the recipes you need for Independence Day, including easy desserts, make-ahead sides, juicy burgers and more.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Junkberry Pie
Melissa Knific, Royers Round Top Cafe
166 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
166
5½ hours
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Hot Dogs With Pico de Gallo
Genevieve Ko, Tanya Sichynsky
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
30 minutes
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Pollo Asado
Ham El-Waylly
636 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
636
1 hour 10 minutes, plus at least 3 hours marinating
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Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler
Melissa Clark
1729 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,729
70 to 80 minutes
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Strawberry Icebox Pie
Melissa Clark, Nicholas Morgenstern, Priyaporn Pichitpongchai
344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
344
1 hour, plus at least 18 hours’ macerating and 5 hours’ chilling
or to save this recipe.
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Sam Sifton
3217 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,217
15 minutes
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Succotash With Sausage and Shrimp
Vallery Lomas
1614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,614
50 minutes
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Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin
16715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,715
or to save this recipe.
Corn Salad With Mango and Halloumi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,026
25 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Corn on the Cob
Emily Fleischaker
586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
586
15 minutes
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Yakitori-Style Salmon With Scallions and Zucchini
Kay Chun
2330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,330
45 minutes
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S’mores Brownies
Eric Kim
463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
463
35 minutes
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Pasta and Pickles Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
or to save this recipe.
Pickle Lemonade
Kasia Pilat
492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
492
or to save this recipe.
Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers
Melissa Clark
218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
218
20 minutes, plus grill heating
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Dan Pelosi
197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
197
About 2 hours
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Kabab Koobideh
Farideh Sadeghin
165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
165
2¼ hours
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Grilled Pork Chops
Steven Raichlen
618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
618
40 minutes
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Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise
J. Kenji López-Alt
515 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
515
40 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
944 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
944
45 minutes
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Beef Boti (Marinated Grilled Kebabs)
Kausar Ahmed
19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19
1 hour, plus 12 hours’ marinating
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Summer Vegetable Skewers
Melissa Clark
553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
553
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls
Kay Chun
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
15 minutes
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Sweet Tea
Vallery Lomas, Leona Marcena Clay Johnson
344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
344
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Arnold Palmer
Lidey Heuck
96 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
96
10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ cooling
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Grilled Halloumi and Zucchini With Salsa Verde
Lidey Heuck
328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
328
65 minutes
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Hot Slaw
Emily Cochrane, Cathy Lo, Star Vue Drive-In Theater
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
25 minutes
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Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Slaw
Yossy Arefi
1284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,284
20 minutes
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Lemon-Tahini Slaw
Ali Slagle
2684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,684
15 minutes
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Mojito Iced Tea
Harold McGee
56 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
56
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Corn and Shishito Salad
Lidey Heuck
3610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,610
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Double Strawberry Shortcakes
Melissa Clark
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 1½ hours’ resting
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Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake
Laurie Ellen Pellicano
777 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
777
30 minutes, plus 6 hours’ chilling
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Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake
David Tanis
207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
207
35 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Lemon Icebox Pie
Vallery Lomas
416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
416
4¼ hours
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Grilled Swordfish Kebabs With Golden Raisin Chimichurri
Steven Raichlen, Michael Schwartz
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
30 minutes
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Watermelon-Lime Cooler
Rebekah Peppler
143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
143
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Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof
Yewande Komolafe
545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
545
45 minutes
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Buffalo Corn on the Cob
Emily Fleischaker
76 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
76
15 minutes
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Lobster Rolls
Kay Chun
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
20 minutes
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Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade)
Gabriella Lewis
2379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,379
or to save this recipe.
Long Island Iced Tea
Eric Kim
797 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
797
or to save this recipe.
Sour Cream and Onion Dip
Alison Roman
1461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,461
About 1 hour 15 minutes
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Fresh Ranch Dip
Naz Deravian
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
5 minutes
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Grilled Hot Dogs
Ali Slagle
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Florentine Dip
Craig Claiborne
448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
448
10 minutes, plus chilling
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Cherry Tomato Labneh Dip
Ham El-Waylly
461 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
461
or to save this recipe.
Greek Goddess Dip
Melissa Clark
4774 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,774
5 minutes
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