Whether you call it Independence Day or the 4th of July, this summer holiday stretches through a freedom filled weekend full of cookouts, picnics, barbecues, ballpark food, and the pursuit of happiness that comes from a perfect combination of good friends, family, full bellies, and (hopefully) good weather.

Here’s some delicious and memorable recipes to help you celebrate all the historical and patriotic traditions of the holiday so you can set off some culinary fireworks of your own…enjoy!

Three Delicious Fourth of July Recipes from Hugging the Coast

• Stars and Stripes Chicken Recipe

• Red, White, and Blueberry Cobbler Cake Recipe

• Delicious Firecracker Chutney Recipe Featuring Sweet Oranges, Dried Cherries, Ginger, and Honey

• Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad Recipe from Recipe Girl

• Red Meat, White Rolls, & Blue Cheese: Blue Cheese Burgers for the 4th of July from Laura Rebecca’s Kitchen

• Red, White, and Blue Pasta Recipe from Examiner.Com

• Red, White, and Blue Sangria Recipes from Wasabi Bratwurst

• Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Shot Recipe from eCurry

• A Red, White, and Blue Dessert (Based on the English Dessert Eton Mess) from Just Hungry

• Strawberry-Blueberry Tapioca Parfaits from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

• Rum Soaked Red White & Blue Trifle Recipe from The Gourmet Foodie Blog

• Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes Recipe from Cookies and Cups

• Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from AllRecipes.Com

• Red, White, and Blue Cloud Cake Recipe from Vintage Victuals

• Red, White, and Blue Finger Jello from Recipe Girl

• Red, White, and Blue Fruit Terrine Recipe from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

• Sweet Cherry Jam Recipe from The Hungry Mouse

• Red, White, and Blue Delight Dessert Recipe from Family Fun

• Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Stars Recipe from The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch

• Red, White, and Blue Velvet Sandwich Cakes from The Food Addicts

• Red, White, and Blue Obama Bars Recipe from The Food Librarian

Please join us tomorrow to read our newest daily food feature on HuggingtheCoast.Com: Interesting Presidential Food Trivia and Facts to Celebrate the 4th of July.

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