Celebrate Independence Day with festive, red-white-and-blue recipes and fun patriotic treats! These 4th of July recipes are easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for backyard barbecues, cookouts, or picnics under the fireworks. Try reader favorites like my Patriotic American Flag Fruit Pie and 4th of July M&M Cookies — colorful, kid-friendly desserts everyone will love. Find more summer inspiration below and make your holiday celebration deliciously memorable!