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These 4th of July 4th of July Recipes include everything you need to have a festive picnic or outdoor barbecue.

1. Best Burger Recipe

4th of July recipes don't get much tastier than these mouth-watering burgers. They start with high-quality beef. Plus, these burgers have a secret ingredient that makes this a stellar 4th of July recipe.

2. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

A nice, long soak in a buttermilk-and-tabasco marinade makes this fried chicken juicy and tender. Be sure to follow the recipe and let the chicken rest a good 15-20 minutes before frying. This lets the coating adhere to the chicken and results in a wonderfully crispy fried chicken.

3. Red Potato Salad Recipe

This red potato salad lends a festive touch to a 4th of July BBQ. Sweet pickle relish combines with spicy hot sauce to lend a sweet and spicy flavor to the mayonnaise-based dressing for this red potato salad.

4. Grilled Vegetables Recipe

These grilled vegetables have a nice, almost crusty exterior that goes with just about any picnic food.

5. Broccoli Salad Recipe

This broccoli salad recipe has it all: broccoli, almonds, bacon, raisins and cheese in a sweet dressing. This broccoli salad recipe can also be made a day or so in advance. Just add the bacon right before serving.

6. Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

The contrast of sweet juicy strawberries, fresh spinach and crunchy glazed pecans makes this strawberry spinach salad a real flavor sensation!

7. Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

With red bell peppers, zucchini, artichokes and black olives, this Italian pasta salad is loaded with great flavor.

8. Crockpot Baked Beans Recipe

Crockpot baked beans make a great 4th of July recipe, because all the prep work is done in advance. And this recipe has a terrific spicy-sweet flavor (courtesy of hot sauce and brown sugar) that will be the hit of your 4th of July party. Just be sure to leave enough time for the beans to soak overnight before they cook in the Crockpot.

9. Apple Pie Recipe

It doesn't get more patriotic than apple pie. And this apple pie recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it taste and smell amazing.

10. Cream Cheese Dipped Strawberries Recipe

Sweet, juicy strawberries are coated with a sweetened cream cheese and topped with red, white and blue sprinkles for a festive 4th of July treat.

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Father's Day Recipes mean "man food," and these Father's Day recipes are not only designed to please the man of the house, they'll please everyone else, too. Whether you're looking for Father's Day recipes to feed a crowd or you just want to have a small Father's Day BBQ, these recipes are just what you need. Casual entertaining at its best. That's what Father's Day recipes are all about.

1. Best Burger Recipe

Father's Day recipes don't get any better than this burger recipe. It starts with top-quality, grass-fed ground beef. Then these burgers get a few extra add-ins to make them moist and juicy. Dad will want to make this Father's Day recipe every day of the year.

2. BBQ Chicken Recipe

Want Father's Day recipes that are easy to make and guaranteed to please? This BBQ Chicken recipe scores on both counts. Made in an electric skillet, this BBQ chicken recipe won't burn.

Got leftovers from this Father's Day recipe? Use them to make BBQ chicken quesadillas.

3. Pizza Burgers Recipe

Burgers are to Father's Day recipes what peanut butter is to jelly. They just go together. Dad will enjoy the combination of pizza flavors on a burger in this tasty Father's Day recipe.

4. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Special occasions call for special food, and this fried chicken recipe is definitely special. Even better: This is one of those Father's Day recipes you can make in advance. Just serve cold or reheat in a 250-degree oven until warm.

5. Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

Grilling gives corn on the cob a slightly smoky flavor that pleases everyone who tries it. If you're looking for Father's Day recipes that will take your celebration to the next level, this is it.

6. Broccoli Salad Recipe

Father's Day recipes should please everyone at the party, and this broccoli salad recipe is guaranteed to do just that. Crisp bacon, crunchy almonds and sweet raisins make this broccoli salad recipe a hit with everyone who tries it.

7. Red Potato Salad Recipe

Father's Day is the perfect time to grill, and when you grill, you need great side dish recipes, like this red skin potato salad. Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish and hot sauce give this Father's Day recipe a tangy-hot-sweet flavor that goes with just about everything.

8. Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

This is one of those Father's Day recipes that takes a classic and switches it up a bit. Instead of the typical mayonnaise-based pasta salad, this Greek pasta salad recipe is made with cucumbers, feta cheese and black olives. If you like Greek food, you'll love this Father's Day recipe.

9. Kit Kat Bars Recipe

These yummy bar cookies are reminiscent of the Kit Kat bar candy. If you like the combination of sweet and salty, you will adore these bars, and so will dad. This is one of those Father's Day recipes that's destined to become a family favorite.

10. Ice Cream Pie Recipe

This ice cream pie makes a terrific ending to a Father's Day barbecue. This recipe couldn't be simpler to make. Just be sure to allow at least four hours for the ice cream pie to harden before serving.

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Salad Recipe don't have to be just leafy greens tossed with tomatoes. These salad recipes range from classic picnic salads to green salads to hearty salad recipes. All of these easy salad recipes are sweet, crunchy and fresh.

1. Broccoli Salad Recipe

This broccoli salad recipe has it all: sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, creamy cheese and crisp bacon. And it's all tossed in a sweet and creamy dressing the kids will adore.

2. Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

This is one of those easy salad recipes you'll find yourself making all summer long. Creamy, sweet (thanks to the pickle relish) and tangy, this potato salad goes great with burgers, chicken, sandwiches, ribs, really anything!

3. Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Sweet, juicy strawberries and glazed walnuts brighten up spinach in this sweet salad recipe that tastes great when strawberries are in season.

4. Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian pasta salad recipe has all the flavors you've come to love about Italian food: zucchini, red pepper, marinated artichokes, black olives and Parmesan cheese. Tossed with elbow pasta and a garlic ranch dressing it's a snap to prepare, too.

5. Ramen Noodle Cole Slaw Recipe

This is one of those easy salad recipes that's guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Crispy and crunchy, this coleslaw is perfect for picnics and barbecues.

6. Waldorf Salad Recipe

This easy salad recipe has a secret ingredient: fresh chopped mint. It makes it just a little different from the typical Waldorf salad recipe.

7. Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Rotisserie chicken breast, bagged lettuce greens and bottled Asian salad dressing make this easy salad recipe a snap to prepare. Sweet mandarin oranges, almonds and chow mein noodles add great flavor to this hearty salad.

8. Seven Layer Salad Recipe

With lots of kid-pleasing flavors, this easy salad recipe makes an appearance at lots of parties and potlucks in our house.

9. Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy salad recipe has lots of hearty Mexican flavors, including black beans, red bell pepper, Mexican cheese and jicama for added crunch.

10. Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This crunchy broccoli slaw recipe makes a great side salad for parties, picnics and barbecues. It has a sweet and creamy dressing that appeals to kids and adults alike.

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This Broccoli Salad Recipe artfully combines the flavors of sweet, salty and crunchy. Unlike some broccoli raisin salads, which use raw broccoli, this one blanches the broccoli briefly before tossing into the salad. The result is a more tender broccoli salad recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

* 5 strips bacon
* 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted, if desired)
* 1/2 cup raisins
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup diced red onion
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* 2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

1. Fry bacon until crisp. Drain.

2. Fill a 3-quart saucepan three-quarters of the way full. Bring to a boil. While water is heating, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.

3. Add broccoli to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain and plunge into ice water.

4. Drain and transfer to a salad bowl. Add almonds, raisins, cheese, and onion.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss well.

6. Mix in half of the bacon. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top of the salad just before serving.

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