The 4th of July is the ultimate backyard holiday! Celebrate with all things grilled and chilled, with the help of our handy guides and recipes. If you’re looking for even easier options for the holiday weekend, use our party planning service, where you can browse and order all your festive favorites like fried chicken, party trays, sandwiches, and even beverages and paper products. We’ll have everything ready to be picked up the day of your party so all you have to worry about is having fun!
Grill It!
Grill Guides
There’s a lot to know to become a grillmaster. We consider these three guides the essentials of grilling.
Grillin' Time
Quick and Easy Kabobs
GRILL A BETTER BURGER
Grilled Side Dishes
The grill shouldn’t be limited to the main course. Side dishes can be fresh off the grill too!
Charred Corn and Shrimp Salad
4th of July, Grilling, Local, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish, Simple Sides
15M
4
Enjoy summer’s flavors without breaking a sweat! This chilled recipe not only beats the heat but can be made in advance, meaning you can make time for what really matters.
Grilled Potato Salad
Appetizers, Father's Day, Grilling, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish, Vegetable
40M
8
Enjoy summer’s flavors without breaking a sweat! This chilled recipe not only beats the heat but can be made in advance, meaning you can make time for what really matters.
Quick Grilled Guacamole
Appetizers, Grilling, Side Dish, Simple Sides
15M
8
With this quick recipe, you can have your steak and eat it too. Serve as a dip, or a topping so you can spend less time grillin’ and more time livin’!
Charred Desserts
Yes, desserts can be lit too!
Grilled Peaches with Shortbread Crumble
Desserts, Fruit, Grilling, Produce
30M
6
This dessert is peachy keen.
Strawberries & Cream Grilled Pound Cake
Desserts, Fruit, Grilling, Valentine's Day
20M
4
This dessert is perfect for grilling.
Chill It!
Chilled Main Dishes
Make these main dishes ahead of time, and both you and dinner can chill.
Chilled Mixed Grill
4th of July, Appetizers, Grilling, Side Dish
1H 20M
8
Enjoy summer’s flavors without breaking a sweat! This chilled recipe not only beats the heat but can be made in advance, meaning you can make time for what really matters.
Chilled Summer Tomato Pizza
Budget Friendly, Local, Lunch, Pasta & Pizza, Pizza
20M
8
Enjoy summer’s flavors without breaking a sweat! This chilled recipe not only beats the heat but can be made in advance, meaning you can make time for what really matters.
Cool Sides
Just what summer needs.
Fresh Melon Salad
4th of July, 5 Ingredients or Less, Fruit, Local, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish, Simple Sides
5M
8
Enjoy summer’s flavors without breaking a sweat! This chilled recipe not only beats the heat but can be made in advance, meaning you can make time for what really matters.
Crunchy Slaw with Creamy Lime Dressing
Produce, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish
50 M
6
Add a citrus twist to an entertaining classic.
Greek Pasta Salad
30-Minute Dinner, Pasta, Pasta & Pizza, Quick Dinner
25M
10
Greek Pasta salad is an easy side to prep ahead and will be a hit at your next party.
Chilly Desserts
The best way to cool down in the summer sun.
Crunchy Slaw with Creamy Lime Dressing
Produce, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish
50 M
6
Add a citrus twist to an entertaining classic.
