Watch: Let's face it, although everyone of us likes to claim that we anticipate the 4th because of the fun, fireworks and friends, we all know it's about the food. Juicy burgers, crunchy corn and cherry pie, these are the things that really pop into our minds when we think about Independence Day. Good Bite bloggers walk you through the essentials for the summer holiday. Todd and Diane's spicy burgers are perfectly offset by David's easy, sweet cobbler. Jeanne's tips should help cut your prep time in half. Now you can spend more time half-listening to friends, while secretly salivating over the plump hot dogs on the grill.

Share: Have you ever slaved away over a pie only to have it knocked over by a Frisbee at a beach party? Do you make a turkey burger better than those made with beef? Share your greatest July 4th hits and misses in our forum and help fellow kitchen adventurers make the most of their celebrations.

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