Happy (almost) 4th of July! This might be one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. It’s no surprise how much I love outdoor BBQs and my fourth is usually spent near water, either a pool or the ocean, cooking up delicious food and hanging out with friends. No gifts to worry about, just spending time with loved ones and celebrating America!

If you’re anything like me, you are already beginning to decide what side dish or entree you are going to make for the big day. Make it easy on yourself, below is a roundup of my favorite Fourth approved recipes:

Purple Potato Eater Salad

Hoisin Burgers

The BEST Guacamole Recipe- try it on grilled vegetable burgers

Black Bean Mango Burgers

Grilled Wisconsin Beer Brat Salad

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mango Coconut Popsicle

Have a great 4th! What are your plans? I’ll be celebrating with friends pool side.