What is your favorite part of the 4th of July? Is it the festivities? Or maybe you are a pyrotechnics-junky and love the fireworks. You have planned all year for the show you are going to set off. Then you may be like me and long for the 4th of July Gathering!
Whatever it may be, the 4th of July is one of the freest, funniest, flavorful holidays we Americans celebrate.
I know they say the Holiday Season is between October and December but honestly, the whole year is a big holiday season! Just when we get done with one the next begins. It is hard to believe that the 4th of July is just around the corner.
I see in my kid’s tans and their excitement of summertime fun on their faces. I see it when I drive down the road and see all the firework stands open. Then again if you live in the restriction zones we hear it on the news not to set off fireworks or there will be consequences. The point is the excitement and the temptation of the holiday is all around us.
And what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a 4th of July Gathering. Call up a few close friends invite them over for some BBQ favorites, summertime fun outdoor games, maybe a few festive cocktails, and to complete the night enjoy a colorful light show in the sky!
To help you plan your get together here is a list of some of the Food Blogging worlds favorite festive dishes!
Now if you are hosting a get together let me offer some advice! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE EVERYTHING!! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING. 4th of July Gathers is just as much about relaxing and enjoying yourself as it is entertaining. Don’t be afraid to ask your guests to bring sides or desserts if you are making the main dish.
If you are wondering why I made that is all caps, well… I was yelling at myself more than you. It took me years to learn I don’t have to be the maker of it all; let me tell you, I enjoy get-togethers a lot more these days.
4th of July Gathering Main Dish
4th of July Gathering Side Dish
4th of July Gathering Dessert
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July Gathering! Cherish every moment and remember to unplug a bit and take it all in. Enjoy your company and the laughter, because there will be a lot of it.
Remember I would love to hear what you love most about the 4th of July so leave it in the comments!
Thank you to all the bloggers who submitted recipes and participated in this 4th of July Gathering round-up and a special thank you for letting me use their photos to make this round-up that much yummier!!
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Wonderful dishes! I like this gathering. All of these are looking delicious.
Thank you so much!! These food creators do amazing work it is always an honor to share!
I love the look of all of these dishes! (definitely pinning for later) I’m Canadian so we’ll be celebrating July 1st …& definitely could use a recipe or two, thanks!
I used to work with a dentist that was Canadian I always loved the independence week so much fun! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I did!
These recipes look so delicious! I can’t wait for 4th of July, the food during this time is always my favorite!
There is just something about a 4th of July cookout that screams fun and relaxation, I think that’s why the food is soooooo good!
These dishes look delicious! Love grilled shrimp (yum chili lime shrimp) and can eat them as is or put them in a tortilla. Thanks for sharing! I see some cookie ideas that I may be making for July 4th.
Thank you so much!! Those shrimp are amazing and you are absolutely right alone or on a tortilla. It is always good to have options with a single dish! Those cookies I am looking forward to making with the kiddos this year myself!
We don’t celebrate the Fourth of July here in Australia (obviously) but these recipes would be perfect for any gathering! I’m always looking for new things to cook so thank you for the inspiration. ? x
Totally understandable and thank you for your kind words! These dishes are great for any grilling fun gatherings and as I heard in Australia you all are pros at grilling!
As usual you don’t disappoint with some amazing vegan dishes!! MARCARONI CHEESE – one of my favourites. Love this and as always, thank you for being so inclusive ?
Thank you love! I do try as a matter of fact the kids and I are trying to do one vegan dish a week, one pescatarian dish a week, and one vegetarian dish a week and my oldest is helping me cook. So now more than ever I need to be inclusive and I hope I can keep it up in the future for you and all vegans alike. Have a wonderful 4th!!
You’re doing a fantastic job and if you ever want new recipes to try then don’t hesitate to get in touch ?
Thank you so much!! I will hold you to that!
There are SO many delicious-sounding dishes on this page, but I’m going to be honest and admit that I’m super boring so I’d probably choose the Greek salad over anything else on this list ? It’s my favourite salad!
Well if we are being honest I am obsessed with salads. Every day lately since it has been so hot salads have been the biggest part of my lunch and dinner. So there is nothing boring about your love for a greek salad it is a great choice!! Thank you for your kind words these recipe developers and styles work really hard. Have a great 4th of July!
OMG! this is really amazing, all of them are perfect ideas not only for the 4th of July but for the weekends with family! I definitely have to prepare the GRILLED CHILI LIME SHRIMP!!! looks so deli, and I loved you also have gluten-free desserts! 😀
Yes!! Not just for the 4th of July, but I already had a Summertime Cookout Roundup for the year so 4th of July it was LOL. And you are welcome for including gluten-free dessert I do my best to have a little bit of everything for everyone because nowadays when you go to a party there is a little bit of every diet there it seems so diversity is the key!!
These look delicious! Those chili lime shrimp seriously have my drooling right now.
Thank you!!
All of these dishes look PHENOMENAL, but I now have a hankering for grilled shrimp, greek salad, and sugar cookies. We still haven’t sorted out our holiday plans, but I surely hope it includes yummy food!
Well hun I think you just listed the majority of the planning in this one comment. Shrimp, Salad, and Cookies sound like an incredible line up to me!! Whatever you decide to have I hope it is phenomenal and flavorful, and I wish you and your family a wonderful 4th of July!!
These are some exceptional food and really delicious. The herbed butter burger has to be the best I would say! The recipes are easy to follow too.
That is what I love about the foodies I worked with in this post is they make simple easy to follow recipes! They are truly great at all they do! That burger is my husbands and my daughters favorite juicy and flavorful everything you want in a good burger!!
These foods are making my stomach growl. I may have to throw a party so I can eat some of this. Going to pin this too. Yum!
You know I am glad this screamed throw a party for you! There is just so much going on in the world I think we all just need to call the ones we love and the ones that make us laugh and just throw a good party and count our blessing whether it is the 4th or July or not.
These all sound soo good! I love throwing in one or two new dishes for the 4th of July – I can’t wait to try these out!
Enjoy!! I would love to hear what you usually serve and which two dishes you decided to add in! Hope you have a wonderful celebration!!
So many great dish ideas! I need to try that jalapeno cilantro corn salad and herbed butter burger recipe this summer.
Thank you so much! Those two are really good and see you just meal planned a burger for the main dish and the corn salad as the side! Have a wonderful and safe 4th!