The biggest summer holiday is here, and it is time to celebrate with great food. While we enjoy the long weekend, please remember the freedoms we enjoy and, as always, pay attention to your local health department guidelines.

Introduction
Every year I look for fun and easy recipes for you and yours to enjoy. And please don't forget food safety. Check it out at Summer Food Safety.
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.
🐄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.
Side Dishes
Man can not live by meat alone—time to have a great side dish.
Special Treats
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!!