July 3 - 9th, 2011

A mouth-watering recipe of pork ribs grilled to perfection with a homemade barbecue sauce. A great recipe for tailgating, football parties, or backyard barbecues with friends and family. Try other delicious sauces in our Barbecue Sauce Recipes collection.

Sweet potatoes are always an anticipated seasonal favorite. This terrific recipe provides them with a spicy kick that is sure to be a hit.

Perfect for serving with almost any entrée, this Broccoli Grape Salad Recipe features a delicious combination of flavors and pleasing textures. Learn about different types of broccoli in All About Broccoli and to serve it as a hot side dish see How to Ccook Broccoli.

Red, white and blue summer sensational dessert.

The marinade for this chicken recipe provides a savory flavor that isn't overpowering. This moist and tender grilled chicken is great when served alone or in the sandwich recipe as suggested here.

A patriotic potato salad perfect for your Fourth of July picnic or potluck. The red, white, and blue coloring from the different potato varieties is the perfect way to create this colorful salad. We have more Red, White, and Blue Recipes that you are sure to enjoy.

Cooked by slowly baking all the ingredients together, this recipe proivdes a wonderful array of flavors.

This tasty dessert pizza is perfect for the 4th of July, but it is too scrumptious to limit to serving only once a year. The cookie bottom and pudding layer, with blueberries and raspberries on top, make it a hit at any gathering of family and friends.

Tortillas wrapped around beef, beans, and vegetables mixed with a seasoned sauce make this a favorite for any meal.

A rice side dish that goes perfectly beside any Mexican entree. This rice isn't too spicy or doesn't have too much tomato but is full of flavor. You won't have any rice leftover when you make this.

A satisfying salad for lunch or dinner.

This crispy flatbread features an olive oil and rosemary flavored dough topped with a number of savory seeds that really make this cracker recipe unique. The crackers are an excellent accompaniment to soups and salads, or they can be topped with cheese and served as a tasty hors d’ oeuvre.

A refreshing beverage or dessert flavored with fresh or frozen fruit.

A wonderful combination of flavors with very little work. Can easily be doubled or tripled.

These fruit kabobs, served with or without a fruit dip are sure to be a hit at your next summertime gathering. You can add any of your favorite seasonal fruits to make these fresh and tasty kabobs.

Terrific coffee drink served on ice, which can be flavored with a variety of tasty ingredients and garnishes.

Great combination of pizza and burgers. Two childhood favorites rolled into one.

A great way to use left over boiled or roasted potatoes for a tasty side dish.

A delicious, chewy, gooey bar.

This is a family favorite, easy and tasty and juicy recipe contributed by Susan B. of Cartersville, Georgia. Try purchasing pork chops "for stuffing" or cuts that are center cut, bone in 3/4" thick.

Great side dish or as a filling for burritos

The combination of Parmesan and chili powder gives a spicy flare to this sweet corn. The grilled flavor is the perfect finishing touch to this corn on the cob recipe. For tips and advice on how to grill corn on the cob see How to Prepare and Cook Sweet Corn.

Easy to prepare, this favorite is a delicious accompaniment for pork and chicken or eaten as is for an energy boosting snack.

Fantastic no-bake pie, bursting with watermelon's cool, refreshing summertime flavor.