Independence Day might be the peak of summer. Fourth of July celebrations are casual and fun, whether you are on the beach, in the wilderness camping, in a metropolitan city, or just relaxing in your own home. The excitement that comes along with fireworks and hopefully a day off work is heard to beat. And let’s not forget the food.

If there’s ever a day to dust off the backyard grill, the Fourth of July is it! You can get as fancy as you like with grilled steaks, whole fishes, roasted vegetables…anything goes. Or keep it simple with hamburgers and hotdogs and the traditional condiments and sides. There’s no wrong way to do it!

In my family, we like to keep it casual with a mix of traditional and inventive, all while keeping it simple. A sprinkling of Harissa jazzes up corn on the cob. A scoop of hummus elevates a burger to something a little more special. Just a little creativity goes a long way!

I hope your celebration is filled with good food, family, and friends. Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite barbecue dishes to prepare!

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