Plan Your 4th of July Menu
The 4th of July is one of those days the kids count down to all summer – BBQs, fireworks, and plenty of good food. If you’re planning your holiday menu, I’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite recipes, from drinks and appetizers to sides, mains, and desserts. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
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Good Life Eats is where I share trusted, flavorful recipes that are made to be cooked, shared, & loved, time and time again.
I’m passionate about creating delicious, beautiful, and approachable food that brings people together. I love discovering new flavors, exploring new places, and sharing the joy of cooking with others.
Favorite Summer Recipes
Get ready for the 4th of July and summer BBQ season with fresh, flavorful recipes!
These simple, crowd-pleasing recipes are full of summer flavor. perfect for hosting a backyard cookout or just grilling something fun for dinner.
How to Freeze Watermelon
Don’t throw out that extra watermelon, freeze it! Frozen watermelon can be blended later to make homemade watermelon juice, smoothies, sorbet, cocktails, and more! Here’s How to Freeze Watermelon, including my top tips for freezing success.
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Summer Produce Guide
Summer is here in full force! The days are long, the grill is out, and fresh produce is overflowing at the market. Welcome the season with the Ultimate Summer Produce Guide. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about what’s in season right now, tips for cooking with summer ingredients, and plenty of summer recipes to keep things fresh and delicious all season long.
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Kristen says –
These are fantastic! Mine are just fresh out of the oven and I haven’t found many vegetables that I would actually want to eat as a choice….and these I would choose! They are simply perfect!
I’m printing this one off.
Claire says –
Merry Christmas, Katie! My friend and I made your bourbon cinnamon rolls this morning and they truly are the BEST EVER!! That frosting is unreal!
Sarah Jane says –
“Absolutely the best brownies EVER! My first time making scratch brownies, made 1 batch plain and one with chocolate chips. We now have a new family favorite desert. THANK YOU!”
Jenn says –
I am a HUGE enchilada fan. I’ve tried numerous recipes from food blogs, cookbooks and restaurants and I can say that I LOVE THESE THE MOST! This is the only enchilada recipe I will use going forward. I love the layers of flavor with the slow cooker chicken….and the gravy is unbelievable!
Sharon says –
Our Chinese exchange student came home from college for the holidays and I made this green bean side dish to accompany chicken. He does not like cooked vegetables, so I was not sure it would go over. He loved it enough to eat two servings. Thank you for a great recipe. My husband raved about it.
