Colorful almond cupcakes with a classic vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Homemade, Deep-fried Glazed Doughnuts for the 4th of July. Makes you proud to be an American!

Happy, Healthy HOT 4th! Here are my top 7 ways to cool off this summer – and yes, there will be smoothies!

Baking up something a little patriotic (and fun!) for the 4th of July!

Our 4th of July pancakes topped with strawberries, whipped cream and blueberries – an easy red, white and blue treat!

Celebrate the 4th of July with red, white and blue strawberries!

Teriyaki Burgers…sweet onions…spicy mayo…Hawaiian rolls

This all-American dessert is simple and not-too-sweet.

Yummy sugar cookies with a fun candy center! Perfect for your Fourth of July festivities!

Sweet Cherry Pie Cups

4th of July Crème Filled Strawberries ~ Celebrate America’s birthday with a fast and easy, red, white and blue dessert.

These Patriotic Cupcakes an impressive treat for your 4th of July celebration, a box cake mix makes them easy and a sure hit!

Tender grilled steak salad with greens, mushrooms, caramelized onions and Dijon vinaigrette.

Tiny Patriotic Pies, just in time for 4th of July!

Paula Deen’s Cream Cheese Pound Cake with whipped cream & seasonal berries

Fake-bake Tandoori chicken – great for kids and 4th of July

Berry Raspberry Icebox Cookies

What is an easy way to kick up traditional shrimp skewers? Hint: Use rosemary instead of wood.

Forget boxed pasta salad, this creamy pasta salad with bacon, avocado and tomato will be your go to salad for all of your summer BBQ’s.

Asparagus wrapped with bacon, grilled to perfection and sprinkled with goat cheese.

The best meals are always the messiest and these sweet n’ spicy honey chipotle slow cooker ribs are no exception.

A twist on traditional potato salad with red potatoes, tarragon, Dijon, sherry vinegar and dill.