Time to enjoy that All-American midway point of the summer, the Fourth of July. Time for some great food with one of these 25 easy recipes.

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The biggest summer holiday is here—time to celebrate with great food. While we enjoy the long weekend, please remember the freedoms because of those in the military and our heroic first responders.
A special call-out to our great friends, Canada, who are celebrating Canada Day on July 1. It is commonly known as Canada's independence day, which is somewhat correct but not quite.
Please enjoy the recipes, and don't forget the party animals; check out the Homemade Dog Treats.
🐄Grilled Beef Recipes
There are lots of ways to enjoy beef for the holiday. Here are some popular ones.
🐓Grilled Chicken Recipes
Nothing can beat some great grilled chicken. A classic grilled dinner.
🐖Grilled Pork Recipes
I'm listing pork last because I think of it first. My wife called this blog "all pig all the time" for several years.
My recent Pulled Pork Recipe Roundup will give you many choices for great pork. But let's get to a couple of great options.
Other main dishes
Side Dishes
Man can not live by meat alone—time to have a great side dish.
Special Treats
Food Safety
Please don't forget food safety. Every year, after every summer holiday, I would see several families with food born illnesses—always preventable with some easy precautions.
Have great fun and a safe holiday.
Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan
Editor's Note: Originally Published July 1, 2017. Updated yearly for republication.
Ed
Thanks for the shoutout to Canada, you have a great 4th of July.
Betty Wickett
As a Canadian, (immigrant), I thank you for acknowledging our special day. Here in Canada we are acknowledging some unpleasant truths about our history while also celebrating this wonderful country. Looking forward to visiting when the borders open up.
Betty Wickett
As a Canadian I thank you for acknowledging our special day. This year especially we in Canada are facing some unpleasant truths about our history while still celebrating our wonderful country. Looking forward to visiting your country when the borders open up.
Helen Arano
What Beautiful Dogs, great with kids too.
Have a wonderful 4th.!
Ashley
Everything looks delicious!!