Light up the grill and brush up on your national anthem lyrics—it’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July with a good ol’ fashioned family barbecue. We’ve rounded up a spread of easy recipes that’ll go off like gangbusters with your little sparklers. From baby back ribs with blueberry BBQ sauce to grilled strawberry shortcake, these eats are just the thing to satisfy tummies between backyard games. Have a fabulous Fourth!

What’s on your Fourth of July menu? Share with us in the comment section below!

—Abigail Matsumoto