Our best 4th of July appetizer recipes include classic dips like guacamole and hummus, plus summery starters like watermelon ...

Outsiders might struggle to pronounce or understand these dishes, but locals know they’re full of rich Southern flavor.

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Now is the perfect time to give your sweet corn some care. This care will pay off at your dinner table and in your freezer. The old saying goes your corn should be “knee high by the Fourth of July.” ...