Grill out July 4th

The ordinary ground beef hamburger is made even better with the addition of ground pork sausage in this terrific grilled burger recipe. The combination of meats gives the burger a distinctive flavor.

With just a few simple ingredients, this tasty summer potato salad is perfect for any summertime gatherings. The red potatoes used in this recipe hold their shape when boiled, making them a great potato to use for potato salad. Search for more potato recipes.

Combining the fresh flavors of crisp cucumbers and onions makes a great side dish.

A cool, fresh flavored summertime treat for kids of all ages.

Create the stars and stripes on your favorite cake using fresh strawberries and blueberries--a great way to display the red, white, and blue. For an extra special treat, make homemade ice cream to serve along with this flag cake on Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

Spicy lemonade? It might sound odd but this beverage recipe, featuring a bold lemon flavor with a bit of a kick and just a hint of rosemary essence, is surprisingly good. Try it and you'll be convinced.