Happy holiday weekend, friends! Whether you're hosting a July 4th BBQ or just want some recipes to survive this heat wave, I've got you covered. Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy some well-deserved rest (and good food, of course).

☀️ 31 heat wave-friendly July recipes

🎆 Recipes you should make for the 4th of July

🥩 A ranking of every Trader Joe's marinated meat

—Claudia Santos, Assistant Editor

We're eating our weight in tomatoes and sweet corn all month long with these vibrant July recipes.

From picnic-perfect sides to kebabs on the BBQ, these festive recipes won't disappoint.

Hosting last-minute and don't have time for an overnight marinade? Trader Joe's pre-marinated meats are your answer.