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Our Best July 4th Recipes

All the recipes you need for Independence Day, including easy desserts, make-ahead sides, juicy burgers and more.

Carnitas — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Carnitas
Kay Chun
1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,134
3 hours
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Lidey Heuck
56 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
56
10 minutes
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Strawberry Poke Cake
Priya Krishna, April Anderson
378 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
378
1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,784
15 minutes
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easy
BBQ Chicken
Sam Sifton
2704 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,704
45 minutes
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Atlantic Beach Pie
Margaux Laskey, Bill Smith
4078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,078
55 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling
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Diner-Style Burgers
Sam Sifton
2726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,726
20 minutes
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easy
Peach Cobbler
Millie Peartree
734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
734
1 hour
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Mac Salad
Ligaya Mishan, Mark Noguchi
659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
659
1 hour
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Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4176 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,176
45 minutes
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No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
3547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,547
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Elotes (Grilled Corn With Cheese, Lime and Chile)
Melissa Clark
837 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
837
15 minutes
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easy
Carne Asada
Genevieve Ko, Esteban Castillo
625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
625
35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ marinating
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Daiquiri
Robert Simonson
290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
290
5 minutes
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Smoky Red Devil Eggs
Melissa Clark
975 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
975
45 minutes
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Grilled or Oven-Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Kim Severson
2888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,888
40 minutes
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Strawberry Shortcake
Nancy Harmon Jenkins, "Jane Grigson's Fruit Book"
5552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,552
About 45 minutes
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
John Willoughby
3879 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,879
10 minutes
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easy
Grilled Zucchini
Alexa Weibel
407 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
407
15 minutes, plus grill heating
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easy
Coleslaw
Kay Chun
1098 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,098
10 minutes
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easy
Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
471
30 minutes
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Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Ali Slagle
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Gochujang Burger With Spicy Slaw
Rick A. Martínez
953 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
953
45 minutes
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Cherry Yum-Yum
Vaughn Vreeland
888 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
888
30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
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easy
Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,503
10 minutes
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healthy
Baked Beans
Sam Sifton
2416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,416
About 6 1/2 hours, plus at least 6 hours’ soaking time
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Seven-Layer Dip
Ali Slagle
1318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,318
20 minutes
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easy
Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw
Melissa Clark, Diane St. Clair
676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
676
30 minutes
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easy
Tropical Fruit Salad
Eric Kim
253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
253
5 minutes
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easy
Green Bean Salad With Hot Mustard Dressing
Kay Chun
484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
484
20 minutes
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Cowboy Caviar
Margaux Laskey
3609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,609
15 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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easy
Watermelon Margarita
Alexa Weibel
1464 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,464
5 minutes
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Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
873
10 minutes
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,514
5 minutes, plus chilling
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easy
Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1697 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,697
45 minutes
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Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
806
15 minutes, plus chilling
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easy
Collard Greens
Millie Peartree
782 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
782
About 2 1/2 hours
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2289 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,289
45 minutes
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easy
Fish Tacos al Pastor
Eric Kim, Luis Herrera
452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
452
2 hours
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Classic Potato Salad
Millie Peartree
1954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,954
35 minutes, plus chilling
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Perfect Peach Pie
Sam Sifton
2822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,822
2 hours
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Oven BBQ Ribs
Millie Peartree
684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
684
3 1/4 hours
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easy
Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Eric Kim
680 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
680
15 minutes
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Churrasco (Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak)
Von Diaz
758 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
758
45 minutes
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Shish Kebab
Naz Deravian
522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
522
30 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Corn on the Cob With Old Bay and Lemon
Emily Fleischaker
354 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
354
15 minutes
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Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches
Melissa Clark
2282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,282
45 minutes, plus marinating
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No-Bake Butterscotch Custards
Melissa Clark
1286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,286
35 minutes, plus chilling
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