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Fourth of July

We often celebrate the Fourth of July with a refreshing cocktail, a fresh summer salad, and a burger (meat-based or vegetarian) served on the best brioche buns. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory to cook this holiday, here you will find all of my favorite Fourth of July recipes.

Buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake, just baked.

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Just baked strawberry-rhubarb crisp.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

An overhead shot of a dozen blueberry muffins on a cooling rack.

The Best Lemon-Blueberry Muffins

I have made this strawberry mascarpone tart several times with a lemony, sweetened mascarpone topped with fresh berries. This is the only pastry crust I will make all summer long in my hot kitchen, on my unforgiving countertops, with my warm, clammy hands. Sayonara rolling pin, see you in the fall. // alexandracooks.com

Strawberry Mascarpone Tart

Secret Sauce & Quick-Pickled Onions (+ How to Make A Great Burger)

A plate of chicken souvlaki.

Super-Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki

This is my favorite recipe for buttermilk dressing, which I love for slaw — so much lighter than mayonnaise-based dressings, and delicious, too: vinegar, Worcestershire, and hot sauce give it a nice kick/bite. To put it all together, I used cabbage, basil, cilantro, scallions, and two turnips as well as a couple of carrots. // alexandracooks.com

CSA Week 4: Buttermilk Dressing for Slaw | Reviving Greens | Zucchini Pickles

The best brioche buns.

Easy No-Knead Brioche Rolls

Bowls of blueberry cobbler with ice cream on a table.

Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

This green goddess dressing defies convention, omitting mayonnaise and sour cream in favor of olive oil and heavy cream (just a little). Many herbs can be used, but I love it when the predominant flavor is tarragon. // alexandracooks.com

Little Gems with Chez Panisse Green Goddess Dressing

Mixed berry galette on a sheet pan.

Mixed Berry Galette (with Foolproof Pastry)

vegetable tacos

Grilled Vegetable Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa