364 Recipes. The Most American Meal of the Year.July 4th food is backyard food — meant to be eaten outside, with people you like, in the heat of summer. It’s grilled, it’s cold, it’s passed around without ceremony, and it always tastes better outdoors. The July 4th Cookbook brings you 364 recipes for the ultimate Independence Day celebration: everything from the grill, the picnic table, and the cooler, all the way to the grand finale dessert.
Inside you’ll find:
BBQ classics — burgers, hot dogs, ribs, brisket, and chicken
Grilled seafood — shrimp skewers, corn, and fish tacos
Summer salads — coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad
Picnic sides and make-ahead dishes
Red, white, and blue desserts — berry pies, flag cake, patriotic treats
Dips, salsas, and backyard appetizers
Lemonade, iced tea, and summer drinks
No-cook and minimal-prep recipes for hot days
Every recipe is built for outdoor entertaining — food that travels well, feeds a crowd, and tastes exactly like summer should.
Author’s note:
“July 4th food is backyard food — it’s meant to be eaten outside, with people you like, in the heat of summer. It’s grilled, it’s cold, it’s passed around without ceremony. This collection is everything worth making for the most American meal of the year.”
— John Joy
364 recipes. Full table of contents. Fire up the grill.
