Happy 4th of July, everyone! 
I hope you have a ton of fun things planned for today, including lots of fireworks and perhaps a Killer Beergarita (or two!) In case you’re scrambling for ideas to serve at a BBQ lunch or dinner later on, check out these last minute, 4th of July-friendly recipes that can all be made this afternoon!
Wherever you are, and whatever you’re doing, have a fun, safe & tasty holiday!
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Boozy Watermelon Lemonade Coolers
Shaken Nectarine Vodka Chillers
Jalapeno Popper Cheddar Burgers with Bacon
Mini Hamburger Sliders with Feta & Artichoke Salsa
Mozzarella-Stuffed Bruschetta Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Glaze
Pot Sticker Burgers with Spicy Asian Slaw
Thai Chicken Burgers with Mango Salsa
Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce
Stuffed French Onion Soup Sliders
Chipotle-Mango BBQ Sauce Chicken Salad
Grilled Flank Steak with Salsa Verde
Grilled Lemon Chicken with Sweet Corn & Tomatoes
Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa & Roasted Asparagus
Steak Tacos with Chipotle Cherry Salsa
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Copycat DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars
Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Soft Sugar Cookies with Cookie Dough Frosting
I haven’t visited your blog in a while. I think you’ve done a design overhaul? Anyway it looks really nice and professional. I love the layout!
Wow. You have given us a cool list of recipes to try. I have never heard of cheesecake stuffed strawberries! sounds really good. thanks for sharing. I hope you’re having a great 4th of July!
Served your Sangrias today! They were a hit!!…..I need to go lay down now.
Thanks Kristin for categorizing some very delicious dishes. It looks like a wonderful menu for a Catering Company to offer: but it would be hard for the clients to pick among all those tasty recipes. Happy 4th
I know you posted this on the 4th…but today is the 5th. SO…HAPPY Birthday to you!
Please tell me you did not EAT ALL OF THESE RECIPES YESTERDAY! lol – This was simply wonderful – hope your birthday is fantabulous!
I made judy’s baked beans on july 4 and they were a big hit, NOT ONE BEAN LEFT, the best comments I have ever had, you make me look good cooking thank you and happy birthday
wish I had this before the weekend full of parties… haha, figures! Oh well, It’s saved now, So I will use this for the next holiday weekend!