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Fourth of July is a great time to gather friends and family for an easy, breezy cookout with some of our favorite recipes. We asked our readers what topped your list of must-make recipes for the holiday and your responses were very similar: seasonal deserts, easy salads, and make-ahead casseroles. Here are the top 12 recipes on your 4th of July menus.

The 12 Best Fourth of July Recipes, According To Our Readers

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Kristen Wood

Dive into a culinary adventure with these 10 mouthwatering recipes that celebrate the versatility and deliciousness of the humble potato. Perfect for any meal or occasion, these recipes will turn your kitchen into a haven of potato goodness!

10 Mouthwatering Recipes For Potato Lovers!

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Fourth of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods are a red, white, and blue chocolate-coated pretzel rod. A simple, but satisfying sweet and salty snack in one. Whether you are looking for a 4th of July dessert for your summer cookout, or a treat to surprise your kids with, this recipe is a hit.

5 Must-Try 4th of July Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests!

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends, and, of course, great food. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a festive picnic, these recipes will add a delicious touch to your Independence Day celebration. Here are five recipes that are perfect for the occasion.

6 Festive Recipes for the 4th of July

Pork tenderloin is one of our favorite cuts; it's tasty, tender, and affordable. We love it roasted, stuffed and roasted, or grilled—and that's just a few of the ways we like to cook a tenderloin whole. We also use this versatile piece of meat cut up, whether sliced into medallions, cubed for sautés or stews, or sliced thin for stir fry. Pork tenderloin is lean and has a mild taste, so it takes well to all kinds of seasoning, from a spice rub for roasting to a creamy sauce for stovetop preparation.

15 Pork Tenderloin Recipes for Quick Weeknight Dinners and Easy Entertaining

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Grandma’s cooking! Words that evoke memories of warm kitchens, delicious smells, and meals that felt like hugs on a plate. These old-fashioned recipes are a treasure trove of 31 old-fashioned recipes, passed down through generations, that will bring back those comforting flavors. Baked Macaroni and Cheese. This Old Fashioned...

35 Old-Fashioned Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make

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Marriage is considered the most sacred phase of a relationship. Not everybody is blessed to have a lasting partner committed to marriage. But do you know this trait can most likely be found through their zodiac sign? That's true. Zodiac signs play a pivotal role in deciding a person's traits, including their willingness to marry.

4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Embrace the Joys of Marriage

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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This hearty casserole is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce come together for a satisfying and delicious dish.

Hearty Ground Beef & Potato Casserole - Recipe Inside

Rebecca Blackwell

I happily declare it pie season on first glance of a changing leaf or the first cool, cloudy day that keeps us inside. Whichever comes first. I catch a whiff of crisp air and am struck by the urge to ditch all my plans for the day and tuck into my little kitchen to bake. Pavlovian, I know. But I'm happy to surrender to it.

The Pie Recipe You'll Want To Make All Year Long

Try one of the cabbage casserole recipes with ground beef on my list the next time you cook for the whole family! Each recipe mixes savory ground beef with sweet cabbage, creating a dish that will surely be a family favorite. Whether you stick to the classics or spice things up, there’s a recipe for everyone here.

20 Simple Cabbage Casserole Recipes With Ground Beef

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Looking for some good meals to make this summer without heating up the house? These yummy summer Crockpot recipes make perfect breakfasts, sides, main meals, and desserts!. Table of Contents. Crockpot Chicken And Rice (Gluten Free + No Soup!

Summer Crockpot Recipes for Easier Meal Prep

There ain't no party like a pool party, and it's not just because we never want a pool party to stop. While we're always excited to float around with a beach-y cocktail on an inflatable flamingo, we'd be nothing without an incredible spread of pool party-friendly foods and recipe ideas to keep us swimming until the sun goes down. Whether you're pool-hopping hotel pools (or lucky to have a pool of your own OR a friend with a pool), we've rounded up 30 perfect pool party foods to make-ahead (or grill poolside) for good eating all summer long.

30 Perfect Recipes For Your Next Pool Party

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TV9′s 4th of July Cookout Recipes for your holiday celebrations

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The 4th of July is just around the corner and if you need something to bring to your backyard BBQ, TV9′s...

TV9′s 4th of July Cookout Recipes for your holiday celebrations

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