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When the KitchenDaily editors gathered together to start brainstorming 4th of July food stories, we had one of those "oh, DUH!" moments. Instead of us siting around a table trying to imagine what you, our loyal readers, want, why don't we just ask?

So via Twitter and Facebook we found out what recipes you want to make this Independence Day, and we've rounded up everything you've requested -- from basic burgers to homemade ice cream -- as well as articles loaded with tips to help you create a delicious summer celebration.
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Adam Macchia
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"Lemonade!"


We agree it's pretty much summer in a glass...
• Classic Lemonade
• Lime Lemonade
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Ginger Honey Lemonade
• Watermelon Berry Lemonade

Browse all lemonade recipes.
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"Salsa.....Fruit salsa, veg salsa, spicy salsa."


Salsa is a great way to add flavor and color to any protein -- chicken, pork, fish, even steak...
• Mango salsa
• How to Cut and Peel a Mango
• Peach Salsa

• Verano Fresco Salsa
• How to Peel and Seed Tomatoes
• Salsa Verde
• Tropical Salsa
• Salsa Cruda
• How to Cut and Seed Chiles

Browse all salsa recipes.
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Ray Kachatorian
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"Coleslaw, coleslaw, coleslaw."


On a hot summer day, coleslaw is a sturdier stand-in for green salad...
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Curtis's Coleslaw
• Vinegary Coleslaw
• Mexican Coleslaw


• Coleslaw with Raisins
• Sweet and Sour Coleslaw with Apples
• Steel City Crunchy Coleslaw

Browse all coleslaw recipes.
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Woman's Day
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"Watermelon -- anything with watermelon."


Let's face it: Watermelons are big, so there always seem to be leftovers. These recipes work well for that situation too....
• Dessert Watermelon Kebabs
• Sweet and Tangy Watermelon Salad

• Watermelon Gazpacho
• Gingered Melon
• Watermelon Cooler Punch

Browse all watermelon recipes.
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TASTE
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"Dressed-up corn on the cob."


Personally, we think corn looks and tastes pretty darn good as is, but you asked for it...
• Grilled Mexican Street Corn
• Corn with Garlic Brown Butter
• Grilled Corn on the Cob with Herbs
• Corn on a Stick
• Southwestern Grilled Corn
• How to Grill Corn

Browse all grilled corn recipes.
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"Homemade Ice Cream."


Homemade ice cream is really easy to make (we swear!) and the flavor blows away most storebought varieties. The trick is to keep the ice-cream maker liner in the freezer all the time so it's ready when you're in the mood.

• Homemade Peaches and Cream Ice Cream
• Crunchy Buttermilk Ice Cream
• Mocha Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
• Rocky Road Ice Cream
• Delicious Blackberry Ice Cream

Browse all ice cream recipes.