PREV
Don’t know what to make for 4th of July? Don’t worry. It is peak grilling season and I put together the menu of your dreams to choose from for your 4th of July backyard barbecue.
Mains
The Best BBQ Chicken: Your official go to recipe for BBQ chicken.
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers With Carrot Salad: The saucy skewers that will have your guests licking their plates clean.
Greek-Style Smash Burgers: My twist on the viral smash burger trend and one I stand by 100%. Hits every time!
Sundried Tomato Grilled Chicken Skewers: Flavorful and vibrant, this marinade is to die for.
Chimichurri Steak Sandwich: Listen. If you want to give chef vibes then this is the sandwich you’re serving up.
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Sandwich: Another way to deviate from the typical burgers and hot dogs menu with a delicious, juicy chicken sandwich.
Grilled Fish Sandwich: Pescatarians celebrate 4th of July too and this one is for you!
Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwich: When someone says, “We are grilling out,” you usually picture meat sizzling on a grill, but this sandwich is the perfect meatless option.
Sides
Smashed Potato Salad: One of those recipes that only partially makes it to the table to serve because that one “just a taste” bite turned into ten. A crowd pleasing side dish and it’s just as good warm or cold so you don’t have to worry about transporting and reheating.
Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad With Balsamic Grilled Chicken: You can serve this as a side as just the pasta salad or make it into a whole dish by topping with my balsamic grilled chicken, but either way, you HAVE to include this one.
Chopped Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Mint Dressing: This is the fruit salad of my literal dreams. It’s fresh, juicy, and just screams summer in the best way. Use whatever fruit you love or have on hand!
La Scala Chopped Pasta Salad: Viral for a reason, this one makes the perfect fresh and hearty side.
Crunchy Chopped Salad With Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A textured, tasty salad that is next level when topped with my BBQ chicken.
Peach Burrata Prosciutto Salad: The salad to make to give rich auntie vibes and the grilled peaches are *chefs kiss*
Dishoom’s Chili Broccoli Salad: An unexpected side, but it’s always a crowd favorite with the best flavors and textures.
Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad: The bessst pasta salad to bring to the backyard BBQ to use up all those delicious summer veggies!
Jalapeño Bacon Corn Casserole: You can serve this as a side dish or an appetizer with some corn chips to dip. It’s creamy, slightly spicy and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Feel free to skip the bacon for your vegetarian friends!
Mom’s Potato Salad: This one can be made ahead of time and is just a good ole classic.
Desserts
Brown Butter Chunky Monkey Blondies: One of my most loved dessert recipes.
Peaches & Cream Ice Box Cake: A show-stopping no-bake dessert that’s perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven and uses up those delicious, juicy summer peaches.
Peanut Butter Millionaire Bars: Peanut butter lovers, prepare to be OBSESSED with these decadent millionaire bars! Store them in the fridge until ready to serve.
Brown Sugar (Frozen) Berry Crisp: Just a classic dessert that is perfected with a scoop of ice cream to top. For a summer berry crisp, swap the brown sugar in the berries for granulated sugar and ditch the cinnamon in the topping to brighten it up. You can’t go wrong!
Brown Butter S’mores Rice Krispies: The dessert you don’t have to turn your oven on to make and feels like summer camp.
Cocktails
Spicy Ranch Water: Simple and refreshing. Just adjust to your preferred spice level!
Passion Fruit Margaritas: The margarita that tastes like vacation.
Key Lime Pie Margaritas: Have your dessert and drink it too!
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas: You already know there will be some sliced watermelon at a BBQ so you might as well use some for the margaritas.
Strawberry Frosè: Frozen and cute. You don’t really need anything else to convince you.
Creamy Coconut Margarita: That perfect creamy marg that I hope you’re sipping poolside.
