Our best July Fourth recipes for grilled meats, seasonal sides and make-ahead desserts - The Washington Post

Do you know what you’re serving for July Fourth this year?

If you’re trying to figure out a menu from scratch, no worries, we got you! And if you’re just looking for a couple of new ideas to throw into your classic spread, we’ve got your back, too. We’ve pulled some excellent options, from appetizers to desserts to help you figure out exactly what you want to serve.

Read on for excellent summertime entertaining recipes! We’re starting with dessert recipes, since making that first and in advance can make things a lot easier on the day of. Looking for more options? Search using our Recipe Finder!

Wild Blueberry Pie. Blueberry pie traditionally has a flaky crust, but this one boasts a shortbread version for a different, and tasty, twist.

Flag Cheesecake Bars. Easy, classic, festive — done! As seen here, these bars are pictured with the D.C. flag, but you can, of course, whip out blueberries in addition to the raspberries, and decorate them like our nation’s flag.

Fire-Roasted Salsa. Chips and salsa are a classic starter, so up the ante by grilling its components!

Classic Grilled Oysters. Buttery, delicious, technically bite-size, this classic dish will be an excellent way to start the party and warm up the grill.

Extra-Crispy Fried Okra. When we say “extra-crispy,” we mean it! These shatteringly crisp bites are sure to be a hit.

Grilled Mains

Perfect Tavern Cheeseburgers. What’s more classic at an outdoor grilling fest than a burger? This one is thick, juicy, and yes, covered in cheese.

Lemon and Herb Chicken. This may just be the grilled chicken to end all grilled chickens! Spatchcocking the bird lets it cook faster and avoids overcooked meat.

Sunflower Ranch Dressing. If you’ve got crunchy garden vegetables that need a dipping sauce, enter this sunflower-based ranch dressing, with all the flavor you love from original ranch, but without the dairy.

Mustard and Dill Potato Salad. Can you really have an outdoor soiree without potato salad? Mustard and heaps of fresh dill make this one a winner.

Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca. Cooling, refreshing and alcohol-free so kids and adults alike can enjoy while staying hydrated on what will undoubtedly be a warm day.

Rosemary Lemonade. Sometimes lemonade is too sweet or too tart, but the addition of rosemary here gives it an herbal twist to round out the flavors.

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