Vegetarian BBQs and holiday picnics don't have to be boring! For the Fourth of July, surprise your family and friends with one of these 10 tasty vegetarian recipes. Guaranteed to satisfy both veggies and non-veggies alike!

VEGGIE FAJITA SKEWERS

The skewers feature sweet potatoes, red onions and bell peppers, but feel free to mix this up based on your personal preferences. Portobello mushrooms would be a great addition. Serve them with some grilled corn, and you’ve got the perfect making for a Fourth of July feast! Click for the recipe

THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME POTATO SALAD

Behold the perfect summertime potato salad! This simple concoction features new potatoes in a tangy mustard/vinegar sauce and is tossed with parsley, chopped capers and sautéed onions + garlic. It’s vegan & gluten free to boot! It’s basically impossible to have a Fourth of July cookout without potato salad, don’t you think? Click for the recipe

GRILLED CAESAR SALADS WITH CRUNCHY CHICKPEAS

Grilled salads are the perfect way to incorporate a healthy yet seasonal dish into your Fourth of July cookout. Grilling the romaine hearts infuses the leaves with some serious smoke, and it's all drizzled with an ultra tangy & flavorful vegan Caesar-ish vinaigrette. Crunchy chickpeas act as healthy "croutons" — and don't forget the shredded Parm! Click for the recipe

BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

These Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are one of my mom’s signature desserts, and they’re great for both spring and summer. I love these cupcakes because they’re not overly sweet — the fresh blueberries add just a hint of sugar, and the lemon cream cheese frosting incorporates a velvety richness. Even if you’re not a great baker, I guarantee you’ll be able to whip up a lovely batch! Click for the recipe

THE ULTIMATE VEGETARIAN UMAMI BURGER

This Ultimate Vegetarian Umami Burger is without a doubt one of my best recipes to date. Here’s the deal with many vegetarian burgers: they’re bland, they lack texture, they fall apart and they’re incapable of achieving a really great sear. But with these Ultimate Vegetarian Umami Burgers, I’ve remedied ALL of those pain points while packing a ton of flavor + plant-based protein. Just add your favorite toppings! Click for the recipe

CLASSIC EGG SALAD

Classic egg salad is one of those summertime dishes you just can’t go wrong with. This one features the typical combo of mustard + mayo and also includes tangy Italian dressing, finely chopped red onions plus plenty of salt & pepper. I suggest serving it with some English muffins or crackers for dipping! Click for the recipe

SPICY RED PEPPER & LENTIL SAUSAGES

I don’t eat “faux meat” because (1) I don’t enjoy the taste and (2) I try to eat as little processed foods as possible. If you’re digging what I’m throwing down, you should try my homemade Spicy Lentil + Roasted Red Pepper Sausages! They’re vegan-friendly and super quick to make. Highly suggest serving these in brioche buns and topping them with sauerkraut + balsamic red onions! Click here for the recipe

GLUTEN-FREE MACARONI SALAD

This Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad is always a crowd-pleaser, and most people don’t even realize it’s gluten-free! The "sauce" is made with light mayo, light sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, red wine vinegar and a dash of hot sauce + salsa verde. It's all tossed with red onions, red bell peppers, mild pickled peppers, celery, cilantro + black-eyed peas and is SO GOOD! Click for the recipe

OYSTER + PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS

Marinated oyster + portobello mushrooms make for a sophisticated version of a Vegetarian Philly Cheesesteak. The mushrooms — along with sliced onions and green bell peppers — are soaked in a tangy marinade of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, horseradish, olive oil and a few spices. This is one sandwich you won't want to miss! Serve with sweet potato fries and your favorite dipping sauce. Click here to view the recipe

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO-CILANTRO DRESSING

When it’s too hot outside to even THINK about cooking, this Southwestern Chopped Salad with Avocado-Cilantro Dressing is just what you need. Crunchy romaine lettuce, an easy bean/corn salsa and the most creamy, refreshing, herbaceous homemade dressing you've ever tasted combine to form the perfect summertime dinner. Top it with cheese if you want, or serve as is! Click here to view the recipe