This cherry limeade instantly reminds me of carefree summer days, and it couldn’t be easier to make.

These Patriotic Pretzels are an easy treat that’s great for the 4th of July!

For a special patriotic treat, put together a batch of 4th of July Muddy Buddies!

This 4th of July puppy chow is perfect for a crunchy patriotic party snack or for summer gatherings.

This no-bake Cheesecake Dip is easy to make with a light and fluffy cheesecake filling topped with strawberry jam, buttery graham cracker.

This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a creamy cold pasta salad with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar, and ranch dressing.

A juicy strawberry blueberry pie topped with pie crust stars. Perfect for summer gatherings and the Fourth of July!

Buttery shortbread cookies are topped with cream cheese frosting and finished off with red, white and blue fruits for a fun patriotic treat.

Red, White and Blue Dessert Cups are an easy no bake dessert with Jello, fresh blueberries, Cool Whip, and glazed strawberries.

One of our favorite summer meals is grilled brats! They are so easy and delicious. Perfect for BBQs, the Fourth of July, Father’s Day.

Bake summer’s freshest dessert of fruit pizza sugar cookies made with soft sugar cookie bases, cream cheese frosting, and berries.

These Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes have tender, buttery shortcakes, a sweet strawberry filling, and vanilla whipped cream.

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Tacos made with tender shredded beef, topped with coleslaw and fresh herbs.

A delectable piece of fish dressed up just a bit with a simple pan sauce—and still an easy, quick, and delicious way to enjoy fish.

This fun twist on traditional s’mores is perfect for any summer celebration!

Romanian Meatball Soup (Ciorbă de perișoare) – a delicious variation of the regular meatball soup – but better.

Sweet patriotic 4th of July cake balls have rich vanilla flavor, patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles, and a tasty colorful cake center.

If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker dinner that’s packed with flavor, this Slow Cooker BBQ Beef is one to keep on repeat.

Chicken Afritada is a delicious Filipino stew with definite European leanings; it is cooked in a tomato sauce with lots of root vegetables.

Make a batch of 4th of July macarons with red, white, and blue shells. These macarons are filled with a bomb pop filling.

Firecracker macarons are perfect for 4th of July since they’re filled with strawberry Pop Rocks. These French macarons have a fun vibe.

This Swamp Cabbage recipe is inspired by South Florida. It features inexpensive and filling staples, but is packed with flavor!