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10 Easy Side Dish Recipes for Fourth of July
Round out your Fourth of July celebration meal with one (or more!) of these easy side dishes.
Blueberry Prosecco Spritz
Want to know what we’re sipping all summer long? It’s this easy cocktail of fresh blueberries, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling wine, and soda.
Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs
For years, Egg Shop’s fried chicken has been the talk of New York City. It’s crunchy, juicy, salty, spicy, honey-drizzled fried chicken amazingness. And here’s how you can make it.
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Smashed potatoes, crispy pancetta, charred scallions, and a creamy yogurt and mayo dressing get tossed together in this easy side dish that you’ll keep coming back to.
Caramelized Strawberries with Ricotta
If you’ve never experienced caramelized strawberries, grab a carton and get cooking. This easy 15-minute dessert features sweet cooked strawberries piled atop creamy ricotta cheese, and topped with fresh mint.
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
That magical combination of coffee and chocolate has been turned into an irresistible frozen treat. No ice cream maker required.
Spiced Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
These easy shawarma-inspired grilled chicken thighs are perfect for sharing. Grill them up and serve with all your fave fixings, including pickled onions, garlic yogurt, and fresh herbs.
Grilled Pork Burgers
Smoky grilled pork burgers, crunchy coleslaw, and creamy yum yum sauce, all in one unbelievably good handheld package. You’re welcome.
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
No sugar. No creepy preservatives. Nothing but blueberries, plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, purple smiles, and requests for seconds.
Grilled Greek Chicken
Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.
Easy Strawberry Icebox Cake
When we described this classic strawberry icebox cake as easy, we weren’t kidding. A quick strawberry puree is layered with whipped cream and vanilla wafers and you’re done. Easiest dessert ever.
Brownies with Marshmallow Topping
These sassy brownies lack nothing in terms of the classic s’more and come together any time you have a craving. No campfire required.
Asian Sticky Ribs
No need to hover over a grill for these sweet and spicy pork ribs. Marinate them overnight, toss them in the oven and you’re done.
Creamy Red Potato Salad
This make-ahead, tangy, lightened-up version of the classic is going to be on repeat all summer long.
Cheryl Day’s S’mores Bars
Everything you know and love about the classic campfire treat, conveniently made into a bar.
Creamy Coleslaw with Cilantro
Skip the store-bought slaw. This easy-peasy creamy coleslaw that combines crunchy cabbage, onion, carrot, and cilantro with a creamy citrus dressing comes together in just 20 minutes.
Homemade Ribbon Fries
These shatteringly crisp, undeniably sophisticated potato ruffles—chips, if you will—have no ridges. Nor do they need them. They’re intoxicatingly lovely just as they are.
Popcorn with Nori, Citrus, and Rosemary
Pep up that same old popcorn routine with this combination of flavors that is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. Say sayonara to soggy, over-salted snacks.
Brown Butter Banana Bread Sheet Cake
Sheet cakes are a great choice for a crowd or just for a Tuesday. Easy to bake, decorate, and transport and loved by all. This moist chocolate banana beauty is no exception.