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

Berries and Cream
Yossy Arefi
531 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
531
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ macerating
or to save this recipe.
Mojito
William L. Hamilton, Cuba Cafe
885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
885
or to save this recipe.
Grilled Steak
Steven Raichlen
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
35 minutes
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Strawberry Soda
Vallery Lomas
197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
197
25 minutes
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Smoked Prime Rib
Gabriel H. Sanchez, Dennis Sanchez
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
About 16 hours
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Salmon Burgers
Mark Bittman
5067 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,067
20 minutes
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Michelada
Tim Weiner
244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
244
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Sam Sifton
2164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,164
45 minutes
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Watermelon and Feta Salad
Eric Kim
2004 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,004
5 minutes
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Cherry Pie
Melissa Clark
357 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
357
About 2 hours, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling and cooling
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Grilled Chicken Legs
Genevieve Ko
343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
343
35 minutes, plus grill heating time
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Peach Pie
Cathy Horyn, Linda Allard
593 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
593
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
342
35 minutes
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Tomato Bruschetta
Ali Slagle
3471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,471
15 minutes
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Borani-yeh Karafs (Celery Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
632 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
632
5 minutes
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Flag Cake
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,301
45 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Watermelon Chow Chow
Millie Peartree
169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
169
40 minutes
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Funnel Cake
Lidey Heuck
58 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
58
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
7029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,029
or to save this recipe.
Carnitas
Kay Chun
1306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,306
3 hours
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Lidey Heuck
68 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
68
10 minutes
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Strawberry Poke Cake
Priya Krishna, April Anderson
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
or to save this recipe.
Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,922
or to save this recipe.
BBQ Chicken
Sam Sifton
2849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,849
45 minutes
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Atlantic Beach Pie
Margaux Laskey, Bill Smith
4441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,441
55 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling
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Diner-Style Burgers
Sam Sifton
2783 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,783
or to save this recipe.
Peach Cobbler
Millie Peartree
865 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
865
1 hour
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Mac Salad
Ligaya Mishan, Mark Noguchi
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,592
45 minutes
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No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
3853 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,853
30 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Elotes (Grilled Corn With Cheese, Lime and Chile)
Melissa Clark
1237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,237
15 minutes
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Carne Asada
Genevieve Ko, Esteban Castillo
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Daiquiri
Robert Simonson
321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
321
5 minutes
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
1060 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,060
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Grilled or Oven-Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Kim Severson
3079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,079
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake
Nancy Harmon Jenkins, "Jane Grigson's Fruit Book"
6177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,177
or to save this recipe.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
John Willoughby
4198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,198
10 minutes
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Grilled Zucchini
Alexa Weibel
445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
445
15 minutes, plus grill heating
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Coleslaw
Kay Chun
1373 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,373
10 minutes
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Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
30 minutes
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Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Ali Slagle
577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
577
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Gochujang Burger With Spicy Slaw
Rick A. Martínez
1411 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,411
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Cherry Yum-Yum
Vaughn Vreeland
1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,004
30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
or to save this recipe.
Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,107
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Baked Beans
Sam Sifton
2505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,505
12 hours 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1428 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,428
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw
Melissa Clark, Diane St. Clair
717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
717
30 minutes
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Tropical Fruit Salad
Eric Kim
265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
265
5 minutes
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