The 4th of July is almost here, and I’m hoping for beautiful weather, great fireworks & (maybe most importantly) good food! Here are some recipes from springpad users to help in your quest for the perfect 4th of July…

Healthy Guacamole Spring the recipe!
Get the picnic started off right with this easy app!

Red, White & Blue Nachos with Fresh Jalapenos Spring the recipe
What’s better than red, white & blue?

Nugget Potato Salad with Horseradish Spring the recipe!
A unique take on a picnic classic!

Linguine Salad Spring the recipe!
This pasta salad is always a crowd-pleaser!

Grilled Chicken with Salmonriglio Spring the recipe!
This simple but amazing recipe sounds perfect for the grill

Grilled Potato Fries Spring the recipe!
While you’ve got the grill hot, drop on these easy potatoes

Strawberry Pie Spring the recipe!
And for dessert, nothing beats strawberry pie!

Do these recipes simplify your life? You tell me.

How do you like to spend your 4th of July? Do you have a family tradition or a favorite recipe? Maybe a favorite place to go or a perfect packing list for the beach?

Share your Fourth of July favorites with other springpad users! Here’s how:
- Sign up for springpad
- Add your favorite thing – it can be a Recipe, Restaurant, Business, List, Event, or anything…
- Send it to me: Either leave the public link in the comments or email me (katin AT springpartners DOT com)

We will write a roundup of favorite things on thesimpleme next week & share the best submissions with all of our users!