Lasagna appeals to the eye as well as to the taste buds. Here, ground beef, onion, garlic, basil, tomatoes and a dash of brown sugar make up the sauce, while ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs and parsley are the filling for this layered casserole. Prepare up to 2 days in advance, if desired, and chill covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Increase the baking time by about 15 minutes.

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Berry Cheesecake Trifle

Submitted by: Clark's wife

Home Town: Mcallen, Texas, USA

Pieces of angel food cake are layered with cheesecake pudding, blueberries, strawberries, and whipped topping for a dessert recipe your family will love.

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Lela's Fourth of July Potato Salad

Submitted by: Lela

Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

Living In: Pueblo West, Colorado, USA

This potato salad, filled with green and black olives, chopped pickles, and hard-cooked eggs, makes enough for 30 to 40 people (but the recipe also includes directions for a smaller batch)!

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US Marine Corps Martini

Submitted by: fredfj

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

A traditional martini invented in Quantico, Virginia has an easy-to-remember formula: 5 parts vodka, 4 parts gin, 3 ice cubes, 2 parts pale dry sherry, and 1 part water. Serve it ice-cold.

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Surprise Inside Independence Cake

Submitted by: beachcook623

Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

This three-layer cake has a star-spangled surprise inside when you cut and serve it -- red, white, and blue layers divided by thick white frosting. They'll ooh and aah when they see it.

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Submitted by: Lela

Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

Living In: Pueblo West, Colorado, USA

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Stars and Stripes Grand Finale Cake

Submitted by: Robin

Home Town: Shelby, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

This beautiful red, white, and blue cake is the perfect grand finale for any 4th of July gathering. This fun and special recipe is a festive, make ahead dessert; strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and angel food cake are layered and chilled to set overnight. Serve this stunning dessert with sparkler cake candles to dazzle your family and guests.