Get ready to turn up the flavor and make this Fourth of July one to remember! These 35 BBQ classics bring all the smoky, saucy, and savory goodness you need—think juicy pulled pork, grilled corn with a coffee rub, slow-cooked hot dogs, and bold homemade BBQ sauces. With easy sides like creamy mac and cheese, tangy slaws, and festive extras like bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, this lineup is packed with mouthwatering favorites to keep the party going all day long.

Smoky Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Smoky Grilled Corn on the Cob. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk with a BBQ coffee rub is the essence of summer flavors all combined with the punch of coffee, grilled bbq flavors, and a pinch of heat.
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Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping Crockpot Recipe

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Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping Crockpot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

 A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection.
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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe (For a Crowd)

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Slow Cooker Hot Dogs Recipe (For a Crowd). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you hosting a party and need an easy way to feed a crowd? Making slow cooker hot dogs is the perfect solution: it takes only a few minutes to set up, and all you need is 3-4 hours of slow cooking, and you’ll be able to serve up a ton of hot dogs from your crock pot!
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Saucy BBQ Pulled-Pork Sliders Recipe

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Saucy BBQ Pulled-Pork Sliders Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The recipe takes you through the steps of preparing the shredded pulled pork sliders. There is also a secret sandwich sauce that adds a delightful creamy flavor, perfectly complementing the meat. The best part is this is an easy make-ahead.
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Printable Fourth of July Word Search. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you ready to add extra fun to your upcoming 4th of July celebration? I’ve got just the thing for you – a free 4th of July Word Search Printable! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or attending a neighborhood block party, this fun printable puzzle is sure to keep both kids and adults entertained.
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Deliciously Classic Macaroni Salad

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Deliciously Classic Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This crowd-pleasing macaroni salad is a fast favorite—whip it up in minutes and serve chilled alongside all your grilled favorites.
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Easy Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans Recipe

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Easy Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rich with molasses, brown sugar, and bacon, these beans are the ultimate slow-cooked side. Toss everything in the Crock Pot and let the magic happen while you enjoy the sunshine.
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Printable Fourth Of July Party Pack

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Printable Fourth Of July Party Pack. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Say goodbye to last-minute party stress with our 4th Of July Printable Party Pack. You can quickly transform your space into a festive celebration without the need to leave your home or spend valuable time shopping for party decorations.
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Tender BBQ Pulled-Pork Recipe

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Tender BBQ Pulled-Pork Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Do you want to make your BBQ pork fall-off-the-bone tender? I’m going to teach you how to make super tender BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
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Tasty Amish Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Tasty Amish Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Amish potato salad brings a sweet-and-tangy twist to your summer side dish lineup. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. With tender potatoes coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard, every bite is a delicious balance of comfort and zing.
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Smash Burgers with Special Sauce Recipe

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Smash Burgers with Special Sauce Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

Smash burgers are all about those perfectly crisped edges and juicy centers, and this version gets a flavor upgrade with a creamy special sauce. With just cheese, buns, and that epic sear, dinner is on the table fast. These burgers are a guaranteed win for summer cookouts or casual weeknight feasts.
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Grilled Chicken Recipe (Spicy Thai)

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Grilled Chicken Recipe (Spicy Thai). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Grill up juicy Thai rubbed chicken breasts topped with a spicy sauce and shredded coconut in a matter of minutes for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Homemade Slow-Cooked Sloppy Joes Recipe

Homemade Slow-Cooked Sloppy Joes Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This homemade sloppy joes recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce that is incredibly easy to prepare and simmer in your slow cooker. It’s a great main dish recipe for busy weeknights, church potlucks, or a casual party with friends.
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Colorful Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Colorful Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bring some fiesta to your feast with this colorful macaroni salad. It’s creamy, crunchy, and packs just the right amount of heat for a standout side.
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Easy Tender Baked Ribs Dry Rub Recipe

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Easy Tender Baked Ribs Dry Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These dry rub baked ribs are a sweet and smoky dish that’s irresistibly tender and easy to prepare. Made with a maple spice blend and baked low and slow, these ribs are perfect for cozy family dinners or relaxed BBQ gatherings. Enjoy them sauced or dry for crowd-pleasing results every time.
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Delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

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Delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Whip up crowd-pleasing pulled chicken in just 30 minutes with this Instant Pot recipe—ideal for sliders, tacos, or heaping BBQ plates for your 4th of July spread.
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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Rub Recipe

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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Rub Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick tasty way to make crispy oven baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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The Best Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe

A close-up of a creamy cucumber salad garnished with fresh dill. The salad includes cucumber slices mixed with a creamy dressing, accented by bits of red onion. A wooden spoon rests on the side.
The Best Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cool off with this classic creamy cucumber salad—a simple, refreshing dish that pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill meats. Cucumber onion salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish that brings the taste of summer right to your plate. This recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, and sour cream to create the perfect side dish for those hot days when you’re craving something cool and tasty.
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Cheesy Slow-Cooked Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Cheesy Slow-Cooked Mac and Cheese Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for BBQ mains.
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Saucy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

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Saucy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving finger-licking wings without the hassle? These zesty 3-ingredient BBQ chicken wings come together in a snap and pack bold flavor—perfect for your 4th of July spread.
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Bold Mexican Coleslaw Salad Recipe

Mexican Coleslaw
Bold Mexican Coleslaw Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Add bold flavor to your plate with this spicy, crunchy slaw—it’s a vibrant alternative to traditional coleslaw. A little bit of spice, cilantro, fresh slaw, and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw Salad a perfect side salad.
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Smoky Slow-Cooked Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe

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Smoky Slow-Cooked Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Smoky, sweet, and slow-cooked—these bourbon baked beans are the ultimate BBQ side dish, featuring bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
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Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cream cheese deviled eggs are a creamy, tangy twist on the classic appetizer that’s quick and foolproof to make. Blended with cream cheese, mayo, and mustard, the filling is smooth and packed with flavor.
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Fresh Fruit Salad with Dressing

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Fresh Fruit Salad with Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

End your meal on a refreshing note with this vibrant fruit salad—light, juicy, and bursting with summer flavors. This vibrant fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing is a refreshing mix of apples, kiwis, strawberries, and more.
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Homemade Yellow Mustard Recipe

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Homemade Yellow Mustard Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Skip the store-bought mustard because I’m going to teach you how easy it is to make your own yellow mustard at home. This classic yellow squeeze bottle style mustard is a homemade yellow mustard recipe that is surprisingly easy to make with a few simple pantry staples. Even better, it only takes about 10 minutes of your time to prepare this recipe.
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Easy Pineapple Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Easy Pineapple Cabbage Slaw Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bold flavors of pineapple, cilantro, and onion for a savory, tangy flavor that everyone will love. Tossed with a fresh dressing made with classic Mexican seasonings, jalapeno, and garlic, and this will easily become one of your favorite slaw recipes.
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Tasty Cucumber Salad With Dressing

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Tasty Cucumber Salad With Dressing. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This light cucumber salad with fresh dill and a honey vinaigrette is a delicious and easy recipe you can make year-round.  This crisp cucumber salad is incredibly simple to make in less than 10 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. 
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Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce

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Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Jazz up your BBQ with this Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce! There is a touch of citrus blended in a sweet and spicy sauce and a punch of coffee flavor to make this star at your next BBQ.
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Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce is sure to make you a superstar cook at your next BBQ. This sauce has a sweet smoky bacon flavor and punches of whiskey, garlic, and maple.
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Whiskey Steak Marinade Grill Recipe

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Whiskey Steak Marinade Grill Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want a fabulous juicy steak, then you need to make this juicy Whiskey Steak Marinade the next time your grill. Learn how to use different types of whiskey to create savory tender stakes.
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Easy Texas BBQ Rub Recipe

Texas BBQ dry rub
Easy Texas BBQ Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Texas BBQ Rub recipe is an easy way to turn ordinary barbecue into extraordinary!  This classic Texas-style combination of spices, salt, and sugar is a surefire way to make your grilled meats a star. This BBQ rub is a great seasoning for all kinds of meats such as briskets, pork ribs, pork butt, beef ribs, chicken, and prime rib.
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Maple BBQ Rub Recipe

Maple dry rub
Maple BBQ Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want a great dry rub recipe for ribs, you need to mix up this Award Winning Dry Rub For Ribs. This homemade dry rub has a sweet maple-infused flavor with savory spices and just a touch of heat. Friends and family will say you are a pit master with this award-winning dry rub for ribs at your next BBQ.
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BBQ Coffee Rub Recipe

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BBQ Coffee Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs, Steak, Pork & Brisket is the perfect rub for kicking up your vegetables and meats when grilling.  It infuses your taste buds with a sweet slightly nutty flavor and can be kicked up with some heat if you double up on the cayenne pepper.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

A plate of bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers filled with cream cheese is displayed, garnished with fresh cilantro on the side. The dish is served on a rustic metal plate with a light cloth underneath.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

Fire up your 4th of July BBQ with these golden brown bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, loaded with a zesty tequila cream cheese filling for a smoky kick. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer parties—easy to prep, irresistibly melty, and guaranteed to disappear fast! Serve them up for backyard gatherings or as the star of your Independence Day spread.
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Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Grilled chicken and vegetable skewers with red onion, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers served on a wooden board with a dipping sauce on the side.
Chicken Kabobs Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Chicken Kabobs marinated in a delicious honey and soy sauce mixture are a tasty variation to bring to the grill. Don’t have a grill? No problem, just cook them in the broiler and enjoy all year round.
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21 Easy Snack Ideas for Hot Weather Hangouts

Pinwheel tortilla rolls filled with vegetables and cheese are arranged on a tray. Garnished with chopped green onions and red peppers, lemon wedges are placed at the edges.
21 Easy Snack Ideas. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hot weather hangouts call for cool vibes and easy snacks—and this list totally delivers. 21 Easy Snack Ideas Made for Hot Weather Hangouts is your shortcut to breezy summer bites that bring flavor without the fuss. This roundup is packed with crowd-pleasers like Tangy Fried Pickle Dip, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Cold Shrimp Dip—snacks that come together quickly and taste like summer in every bite. It’s got the creamy, the crispy, and everything in between. If you’re ready to impress your guests (or just your own tastebuds), you’ll want to check out every single recipe. Get All The Recipes: 21 Easy Snack Ideas Made for Hot Weather Hangouts