Fire up your grill and your appetite—this year’s 4th of July spread is about to be the tastiest one yet! From juicy pulled BBQ chicken you can whip up in 30 minutes to bold and spicy grilled corn, smoky dry rub ribs, and creamy macaroni salad, these 41 festive hits bring all the flavor and fun you need for a star-spangled bash. You’ll find crowd-pleasing mains, fresh and crunchy slaws, easy no-bake desserts, and even festive printables and games to pull the party together. No matter what you’re craving—sliders, wings, baked beans, or that perfect peach cobbler—there’s something here guaranteed to make your celebration shine. Keep scrolling—you won’t want to miss a single delicious dish!

Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
Pulled BBQ 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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4th Of July Printable Party Pack

4th of july printable decorations sheets and printer
4th Of July Printable 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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Grilled Corn Recipe

Corn on the cob that has just gotten off the grill
Grilled Corn Recipe. 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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Spicy Coleslaw Salad

Mexican Coleslaw
Spicy Coleslaw Salad. 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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BBQ Pulled Pork

pulled bbq pork from crock pot
BBQ Pulled Pork. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Free 4th of July Word Search Printable

4th of july word search puzzle printable
Free 4th of July Word Search Printable. 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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Creamy 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.
Creamy 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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Super Tender Dry Rub Baked Ribs

ribs in the oven that are cooked with sauce on a cutting board
Super Tender Dry Rub Baked Ribs. 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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Peach Cobbler Recipe

peach cobbler with ice cream
Peach Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy peach cobbler with a flaky shortcut crust is just right for your 4th of July bash—fresh, juicy, and comforting.
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Classic Chili Hot Dog Topping Recipe

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Classic Chili Hot Dog Topping Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this beer-infused chili. Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices—it’s a BBQ crowd-pleaser.
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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe. 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 Sloppy Joes Recipe

Easy 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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The Best BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
The Best 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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Tart Cherry Pie

A freshly baked cherry pie with a golden-brown lattice crust on top, sitting on a textured white surface. The edges of the crust are crimped, and some cherry filling is visible between the lattice.
Tart Cherry Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

An old-fashioned Tart Cherry Pie made easy by using tapioca! Topped with a gorgeous lattice this homemade pie is perfect for summer!
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Whiskey Steak Marinade for BBQs

whiskey marinade and a bottle of crown royal
Whiskey Steak Marinade for BBQs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fire up the grill and treat your guests to a steak infused with smoky whiskey goodness. This marinade creates juicy, flavorful steaks that scream summer celebration.
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Zesty 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.
Zesty 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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BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders. 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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Fresh Apple Slaw

A person pours a bowl of yellow dressing over a colorful salad in a glass bowl. The salad contains kale, red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth is visible beside the bowl on the white surface.
Fresh Apple Slaw. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this apple slaw combines crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty homemade dressing for the perfect side dish. Whether for a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this easy recipe will brighten up any meal!
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Coffee BBQ Dry Rub

Coffee dry rub
Coffee BBQ Dry Rub. 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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Easy Slow-Cooked Hot Dogs Recipe For a Crowd

hot dogs and a can of beer in front of a crock pot
Easy Slow-Cooked 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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Classic 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.
Classic 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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Old-School Boston Baked Beans (Slow Cooker)

Baked beans with bacon on top
Old-School Boston Baked Beans (Slow Cooker). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Easy Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce

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.
Easy Whiskey Bacon BBQ Sauce. 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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Red, White, and Blue Cocktail

Three colorful layered drinks in tall glasses feature red, white, and blue hues. Each drink is garnished with a lemon wedge, cherry, and a striped straw. The setting includes a red-checkered napkin and a blurred background.
Red, White, and Blue Cocktail. Image Credit: Peel With Zeel

This citrusy red, white, and blue layered drink recipe is perfect for election parties and backyard BBQs. Have you ever seen such a patriotic cocktail?
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Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped with a spoon
Easy 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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No-Bake Cherry Delight Dessert

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
No-Bake Cherry Delight Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These sweet, creamy cherry dessert bars are ideal for 4th of July spread—cool, rich, and ready to impress without heating up the kitchen.
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Delicious Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Delicious Fresh Corn Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe

baked beans with bacon and burbon
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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Texas BBQ Rub Recipe

Texas BBQ dry rub
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.
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Mexican Caviar Recipe

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican caviar is the perfect no-cook dip made with beans, lime, and veggies. Make Texas Caviar for an easy, make-ahead party dip.
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Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy no-bake strawberry dessert brings bright summer flavor to your Memorial Day celebration—light, fruity, and perfect for warm-weather get-togethers.
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Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey-Lemon 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.
Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey-Lemon 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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Loaded Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon

A glass bowl filled with creamy potato salad, garnished with crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions. The salad features chunks of potatoes mixed in a white dressing, with visible black pepper for seasoning.
Loaded Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Ranch potato salad with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for a potluck or cook out. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato plus a flavorful dressing to coat tender new potatoes.
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American Flag Cake

A rectangular cake decorated to look like the American flag, topped with blueberries, raspberries, white icing, and white chocolate stars, sits on a counter with a piping bag and towel nearby.
American Flag Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations! It’s an easy, homemade vanilla sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh berries, but decorated as stars and stripes. It’s the perfect treat!
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Summer Farro Salad

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Summer Farro Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

dry rub wings in oven
Oven-Baked Chicken Wings 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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Mexican Corn Salsa Recipe

Chipotle's corn salsa
Mexican Corn Salsa Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

I love serving this corn salad over a bed of lettuce. I’m going to show you how to recreate the popular fresh corn salsa from Chipotle Mexican Grill at home with this easy step-by-step recipe. It’s perfect for topping your favorite Mexican recipes, such as tacos, burritos, and nacho casserole, or the perfect appetizer: corn salsa and chips. 
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45 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Family Nights

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
45 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Family Nights Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If your evenings are packed and dinner feels like a last-minute scramble, this roundup is here to save the day! This article is your go-to collection of comforting, flavorful, and low-effort meals that practically cook themselves. From hearty favorites like savory ground turkey chili and creamy chicken gnocchi soup to cozy classics like pot roast, sloppy joes, and white chicken chili, this list is loaded with options your whole family will love. Grab your Crock Pot and dig in—you’ll want to try every single one! Get All The recipes: 45 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Busy Family Nights