Looking for some fabulous ideas for cooking outdoors on the Fourth of July?  We've got you covered!  Here's some great tasting, great looking, and fun-to-make delicious food that that will fit right in with all the festivities that are going on that day!

BBQ Ribs

If you have some time, you can put these on the smoker, or you can use a grill over indirect heat.  Falling-off-the-bone ribs are a favorite dish around our house!

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob from the grill is a family favorite.  It appears to be one your favorites also, because it's one of my most visited post and my YouTube video showing one way to grill corn on the cob is by far my most popular!  If you haven't tried grilled corn on the cob, don't let this Independence Day go by without trying it!

Watermelon-Lemonade Cooler

This might be my new favorite refreshing drink.  I'm actually not too keen on lemonade, but I love watermelon and that made all the difference.  I LOVE this drink!

Grilled Hot Dogs

Don't just settle for the normal hot dogs, spice it up this year!  Try bacon wrapped hot dogs with guacamole!  Or set out a bunch of condiments and fixings that your guests can use to make their perfect hot dog.

Picture by D Sharon Pruitt

Spinach Mushroom Burgers

Yeah, I know the kids might not be keen on these, but if you are cooking for adults, these are delicious, so moist and plump!

Sizzling Beef Kebabs

Kebabs (or is it Kabobs, how do you spell that thing?) are great on the grill.  Start them marinating well before you need to cook them, then toss them on the grill for a great tasting main dish.

Smoked Chicken Wings

Do you like wings?  We love this grilled/smoked chicken wings recipe!  It's so simple and come out tasting absolutely delicious!

Grilled Vegetables

After you have your meat dish done, why not throw some vegetables on the grill?  They taste fabulous off the grill and make a great side for your barbecue.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

If you have a Dutch oven, that start cooking this dish when you start serving everyone the main dish.  It looks fabulous and will get lots of oohs and aahs!

S'Mores

To top everything off, why not try S'Mores?  The classic graham cracker/chocolate bar/marshmallow S'More is great, but have you tried some varieties?  Click to see some varieties on the classic S'More and make some options available for your guests this year.

There just a few ideas for some delicious things to cook this holiday.  Happy Independence Day everyone!