What are you doing this Fourth of July? Chances are your plans involve food, friends, and fireworks. If you're looking for some inspiration in the food department (bored with weenies and Popsicles?), you've come to the right place. We've collected lots of terrific, easy summer picnic recipes, including grilled meats and veggies, luscious berry pies, and fruity drinks.

•Cooking Up Summer Feasts This summer special at Epicurious has everything you need for making great warm-weather foods, including grilling tips, summer menus, and fruity pie and drink recipes.

•Star-Spangled Menus Cooking.com presents an elegant trio of Fourth of July menus, ranging from the traditional to the eclectic.

•Great Grilling How safe are your grilling habits? Take our quiz.

•Grilling Instructions Are you new at cooking with fire? Try the grilling guide at Better Homes and Gardens to find out exacly how long you should cook your grillables, whether you're making steak or tofu dogs.

•Cinco de Mayo Special If you'd rather celebrate the holiday with fiesta food, check out the great Mexican food and drink ideas in our Cinco de Mayo feature.

First published June 28, 2000
Last updated January 10, 2006
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