We'll take any excuse to whip out the barbecue, and the 4th of July is a good one.
If the Americans know one thing, it's how to do a good barbecue, whether it's ribs and burgers or hot dogs and chicken wings. And that's before you get to the sides: gooey mac 'n' cheese, chargrilled corn and more.
It's not just on the barbecue that American food shines: donuts, pancakes, cheesecakes and more are just some of the delicious treats you can feature on your 4th of July table.
Here, we've rounded up our favourite all-American recipes - and a few twists, for good measure - for you to rustle up this 4th of July, whether you're making a whole spread or just want a nod to America.
Nico's ultimate bacon double cheeseburger
The Batch Lady's Oreo peanut butter ice cream cake
Wade Murphy's fall-off-the-bone baked ribs
Shane's baked New York-style cheesecake
Nico's black bean burger with chipotle mayo
Mark Moriarty's perfect chocolate brownie
Russ Parson's grilled corn with lime butter
Wade Murphy's rich chocolate cookie & ice cream sandwich
Chicken wings with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dip
Claire Ptak's vegan chocolate chip cookies
Caught Snackin's giant pan cookie
Wade's doughnuts with American frosting
