This white balsamic custard tart with a fresh berry topping from Bon Appetit is sure to outshine the other desserts at your potluck BBQ with its star-shaped raspberry pattern. The recipe can be found here: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2004/07/white_balsamic_custard_tart_with_fresh_berry_topping
- [Mark Thomas with Bon Appetit/Courtesy]

Cool off on the Fourth with these sweet and refreshing star spangled spritzers made with fresh fruit. You can find the recipe at Apron Strings (http://www.apronstringsblog.com/holidays/real-fruit-spritze-recipe/).
- [Donna Kelly and Anne Tegtmeier, Apron Strings/Courtesy]

Finally a red, white and blue entree! This red quinoa summer salad is from Food52 (http://food52.com/recipes/1150_red_white_and_blueberry_salad)
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Surprise your BBQ guests with this patriotic home-made candy bar from Cherry Tea Cakes. When they bite into the dark chocolate bar, they'll find a red and white cookie base with a blue nougat top. To find out how to make them go to: http://www.cherryteacakes.com/2011/06/red-white-and-blue-raspberry-candy-bars.html
- [Jana Erwin, Cherry Tea Cakes/Courtesy]

Red, white and purpleish-blue, this fresh salad keeps 4th of July themed food simple yet classy - it's called the Patriotic Potato Verrine. The recipe can be found at Bitter Sweet: http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/red-white-and-purplish-blue/
- [Hannah Kaminsky, Bitter Sweet Blog/Courtesy]

Simple and Fun, these red, white and blueberry upside down cupcakes are a unique twist on the more traditional 4th of July cake. The recipe can be found at Cherry Tea Cakes (http://www.cherryteacakes.com/2010/06/red-white-and-blueberry-upside-down.html).
- [Jana Erwin, Cherry Tea Cakes/Courtesy]

This watermelon lemonade is described on Smitten Kitchen as "a dream-come-true, summer in a clinking glass." To try it out for yourself go to: http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/07/watermelon-lemonade/
- [Deb Perelman, Smitten Kitchen/Courtesy]

Strawberries, blueberries and yogurt combine to make these frozen treats that kids of all ages (including grown-up ones) will love. You can find the recipe on Back to Her Roots: http://backtoherroots.com/2011/07/02/sweet-saturday-red-white-and-blueberry-yogurt-pops/
- [Cassie Johnston, Back to Her Roots/Courtesy]

This orange layer cake with buttercream frosting and berries can't be beat in the 4th of July dessert department. The recipe can be found at Bon Appetit: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2006/06/orange_layer_cake_with_buttercream_frosting_and_berries
- [Pornchai Mittongtare with Bon Appetit/Courtesy]