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4th of July/Memorial Day

Fourth of July food is known for summer grilling and BBQ!

Try our Crock Pot Baked Beans, Mango Avocado Salsa, or our Mini Patriotic Fruit Tarts!

These recipes are also perfect for Memorial and Labor Day!

Three long stem wine glasses filled with frozen sangria, and topped with a fresh strawberry and orange slice. A paper straw is in each glass.

Frozen Sangria Slushie Recipe
September 4, 2020
Overhead view of vinegar coleslaw in a bowl with a spoon in it. A small bowl of sliced green onions is also pictured, as well as a blue and white checkered cloth.

Vinegar Coleslaw (no mayonnaise)
August 5, 2020
Close up partial view of a bowl of pasta salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, and fresh basil.

The Best Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
July 31, 2020
Overhead view of a pitcher and two glasses of a pink beverage on ice.

Watermelon Lemonade with Mint (with Cocktail option!)
July 27, 2020
Frozen Rosé wine blended with strawberries in a stemmed glass, garnished with strawberries.

Frosé Recipe – the best frozen Rosé
July 6, 2020
Overhead view of a plate of zucchini slices that have been grilled.

Best Grilled Zucchini – easy technique!
July 1, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of diced potatoes, celery, onion, bacon, and boiled eggs tossed in a creamy light yellow dressing with flecks of green.

The Best Potato Salad Recipe (easy & creamy!)
June 26, 2020
Overhead view of two grilled kabobs on a plate, with shrimp and fresh pineapple. They are served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
June 24, 2020
Image of a cake stand topped with a stack of rice krispie treats.

The Best Rice Krispies Treats
March 16, 2020
Image of layered strawberry and vanilla ice cream terrine topped with roasted strawberries. Arranged on a white rectangular plate.

Ice Cream Terrine with Roasted Strawberries
July 30, 2019
Image of herbed ricotta and fresh tomato tart, taken from above. Garnished with mint leaves.

Fresh Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta
July 8, 2019
Image of crock pot baked beans in a white slow cooker with a wooden spoon stuck in the middle.

Crock Pot Baked Beans
July 2, 2019
image of a classic taco salad recipe on a plate with a black and white linen and wooden serving utensils in the background of the photo.

Taco Salad Recipe – with optional homemade dressing
June 27, 2019
image of brushetta chicken with grill marks and bruschetta topping. Chicken is in a grill pan with two more chicken breasts.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
June 10, 2019
Image of No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream in a white cone-shaped bowl.

No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream (double chocolate!)
June 5, 2019
This list of more than 10 easy and delicious chicken marinades recipes will save you from boring chicken all year.

Chicken Marinades (9 recipes!)
May 8, 2019
Grilled chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board. Chicken breast in the foreground is sliced.

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
Full of flavor, these southwest deviled eggs are a fun twist on a favorite. Another bonus: You can have so much fun with toppings! 

Southwest Deviled Eggs
August 6, 2018
image of homemade french onion dip surrounded by chips

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe – Healthy | with VIDEO
June 18, 2018
Image of tortellini pasta salad on a white plate with wooden spoon

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Italian Vinaigrette – with video
April 30, 2018
Partial front view of orzo salad in shallow white round bowl.

Spring Orzo Salad with Arugula, Asparagus, Pine Nuts
April 25, 2018
Mango Avocado Salsa is the perfect topping to any taco or salad, and it's irresistible piled up on a chip! You'll love the creamy avocado, sweet mango, and tart pineapple in every bite! Get the easy salsa recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Mango Avocado Salsa with Pineapple Recipe
January 15, 2018
Fresh and flavorful, this bruschetta orzo pasta salad is going to be a summertime favorite! Bonus: No mayo or yogurt so it's great for warm-weather picnics. Get the easy summer pasta salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Bruschetta Orzo Pasta Salad – with Video
July 24, 2017
You haven't had a homemade strawberry milkshake until you make one with fresh basil. This combination is going to blow your mind! Get the fun milkshake recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Strawberry Milkshake with Fresh Basil
July 17, 2017

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