42 july recipes

Kick up your Independence or Flag day celebration an extra notch by making your own home-made ketchup (catsup) to make your barbecued hot dogs and burgers extra special. This is an easy way to really impress your friends and family and it's much better tasting than store bought varieties.

These juicy and classic burgers are shaped and decorated like the American flag, perfect for celebrating the 4th of July.

Enjoy the summer with this simple recipe that will give your hot dog a new look.

Succulent grilled portobello mushroom has the meaty texture, which is ideal for burger. It's also marinated in a garlicky-herby-lemony marinade to build up more flavour.

Instead of using cake mix to make a cake, we use whole wheat pastry flour to make a tart, and we fill up the tart with sliced apples, sprinkling with some sugar, after making this delicious and healthy apple tart, we decorate with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Definitely will impress everyone, and enjoy this delicious flag apple tart without guilt.

Meaty portobello caps marinate in lemon-herb oil with mozzarella slices, then hit the grill for smoky vegetarian burgers piled high with fresh tomatoes and romaine on toasted kaiser rolls.

Mexican street-corn-inspired grilled corn rubbed with lime wedges dipped in chili-amchoor spice. Vegetarian summer BBQ side with bright tang and gentle heat.

Celebrate the holiday by serving up this decadent delicious crab cake.

Buttery almond snowball cookies made with biscuit mix and chopped nuts, rolled in powdered sugar while warm. Just 6 ingredients and no chilling needed.

No flag day or 4th of July celebration would be complete without a potato salad. This version is lighter and healthier that the tradition mayonaise only version but every bit as tasty. It's best made the day before. A great make-ahead classic side-dish so you can enjoy the day more.

A colorful layered 4th of July alcoholic drink for the adults with the kick of Jalepeno and tequila!

Overnight French toast strata layered with cubed cream cheese, maple syrup, and a rich egg custard. Assemble the night before, bake in the morning.

This recipe is decorated like the American flag and delivers lots of servings to feed a crowd. Perfect for flag day or the 4th of July.

A patriotic salute to classic cheesecake, this party-sized dessert is decked out with blueberry and raspberry stars and stripes.

Molded crab dip with cream cheese, cream of celery soup, scallions, and gelatin for a sliceable appetizer. Vintage party fare made for crackers.

Light almond sponge cake layers stack with blueberry ricotta filling and whipped cream, then get crowned with fresh berries for a patriotic red, white, and blue celebration dessert.