A Crowd-Pleasing Menu for Fourth of July Fanfare

Fourth of July tabletop by the pool

Gather around the pool for summertime’s most anticipated occasion, the Fourth of July, complete with a tantalizing all-American spread of grilled fare, fresh sides, and delectable desserts.


Fourth of July party by the poolMake the most of a sunny day by the pool with loved ones. Light the grill for the star of this July Fourth lineup: hearty steak served with homemade blue cheese dressing.

Steaks and veggie kabobs
Grilled Steaks with Blue Cheese Dressing (left), Grilled Tomato-Zucchini Skewers (right)

A trio of fresh sides accompanies the flame-kissed main dish, including skewers of zucchini ribbons and multicolored tomatoes, citrusy broccoli slaw tossed with Parmesan cheese, and creamed corn with a hint of heat.

Fourth of July side dishes
Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli Slaw (left), Green Chile and Jalapeño Creamed Corn (right)
Deviled eggs, cookies, and ice cream
Deviled Eggs with Pimientos and Bacon Jam (left), White Chocolate-Pecan Oatmeal Cookies and Apple Pie Ice Cream (right)

Deviled eggs gussied up with Bacon Jam, pimientos, and pickled okra will disappear in a flash, while a decadent dessert combination of Apple Pie Ice Cream and oatmeal cookies packed with white chocolate and pecans rounds out the festive feast.

Lemonade and Fourth of July tablewarePhotography by William Dickey
Styling by Beth K. Seeley
Recipe Development by Taylor Franklin Wann
Food Styling by Kathleen Kanen


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