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!

If you need some finger lickin’ good food to bring to the table this July 4th, I’ve got plenty of ideas for you!!

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

These cupcakes are fun, festive, and so easy to do! (tutorial included)

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

Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies–an icon’s favorite recipe.

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

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with homemade sauce… Delicious as mini sliders for your July 4th party, or as full-sized sandwiches!

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

This July 4th cake even has a special patriotic surprise inside!

My patriotic version of white chocolate no-bake(!) cheesecake – bring on the fireworks!

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

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream…the perfect sweet treat for the fourth of July!