5 festive recipes for your 4th of July cookout

If you’re looking for the perfect light, bite-sized 4th of July dessert, try this recipe from Whitney Bond. Delicate filo pastry baskets hold a cool whip and cream cheese mixture topped with strawberries and blueberries.

Want to add a healthy side to the table? This red, white, and blue twist on a caprese salad from Jam Jar Kitchen is a delicious pick that uses a variety of fresh seasonal produce.

Summer cookouts tend to be full of tasty options for meat eaters, but vegetarians and omnivores alike will love these barbecue corn ribs from Kiwilimón Recipes.

No one wants to spend hours cooking over a hot stove in the summer. Keep you 4th of July appetizer simple with the perfect balance of salty and sweet in this Phase It Up recipe.

Macaroni salad is a classic 4th of July side dish. This simple, creamy recipe from Kristine's Kitchen is sure to bring back nostalgic memories.