Make your 4th of July cookout all that more delicious with these easy grilling recipes. Enjoy tantalizing marinades, glazes and juicy meats as you wait for fireworks to light up the sky. Prepare some yummy 4th of July desserts and red, white and blue jello shots for a festive menu everyone will love.
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
An Asian-inspired glaze makes these easy grilled chicken drumsticks (pictured above) simply scrumptious. Hints of garlic, chili, sesame and honey complement the smokiness of the chicken.
Barbecued Pork Chops
Brown sugar, lemon and garlic are the secret to making sizzling pork chops on the grill. Serve with an easy breezy salad with iceberg lettuce, watercress and a creamy dressing.
Grilled Vegetables
Here's an effortless grilled side dish that takes just minutes to make. Toss some zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, mushrooms and leeks on the grill and serve with an easy lemon-garlic dressing.
Grilled Sardines
Give your 4th of July barbecue a Mediterranean feel with these easy recipe for grilled sardines. Just stuff the cavity with fresh thyme and squeeze fresh lemon over the fish before grilling.
Grilled Pineapple Skewers
Here's a simple but tasty dessert you can make on the grill. Brush caramelized pineapple skewers with a spicy buttered rum sauce for extra oomph.