The ultimate Fourth of July guide to eating, drinking, grilling and cooking

4th of July is in the middle of the week this year, so while you might not be able to let loose the way you would on a weekend, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate America — especially if you love eating and drinking.

Check out these recipes, tips, products and events to have a Fourth of July to remember.

Grilling

Check out these three things you'll want to grill up of Fourth of July. 

How to grill juicy, delicious chicken? How to prepare a whole dinner on the grill so there's not lots of running back and forth to the kitchen? How to do the best job of grilling corn on the cob? Check out these tips and recipes from America's Test Kitchen editor Tucker Shaw.

Food writer Mark Bittman's latest book, "How to Grill Everything," provides tips and recipes for grilling, including how not to overcook chicken and the best way to grill fish.

Female chefs in Atlanta are bosses behind the grill, and give their top tips for upping your grill game (you meat will stick to the grill no longer!)

You might be a grilling expert, but there's always room for improvement -- here are four things you might be doing wrong behind the grill and how to fix them.

Love your Big Green Egg? The company is headquartered here, and shares tips and recipes for getting the perfectly Big Green Egg-prepared food.

Try something a little different with these recipes for grilled skewers, spiedini and shawarma or barbecue with a decidedly Korean flair.

Looking for more books and recipes to up your grill game? Check out these barbecue tomes from well-known chefs here and here.

CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS

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More food perfect for Fourth of July

Man and woman can’t subsist on grilled meats alone.

These  sweet and savory recipes take advantage of berry season and give you a reason to make this holiday red, white and berry.

Looking for the perfect barbecue side? Check out this recipe for Twin Smokers BBQ's cole slaw.

What barbecue is complete without mac and cheese? Try this cheesy recipe from S&S Cafeteria.

Is potato salad more your speed? This recipe from Mary Mac's Tea Room will make your cookout.

Cool off with this recipe for King of Pops' strawberry pop.

What to drink to cool down

Beer, beer and more beer.

Try 12 Georgia-made IPAs and pale ales.

Check out six breweries that are changing the game in Georgia and beyond.

Try one of these new beers

Not a beer fan? Try rosé every which way this summer, from sorbet to cider.

Looking for something totally different? Try aloe liqueur Chareau.

Still looking for something to do on Fourth of July? 

Check out this ultimate Fourth of July weekend guide.

Check out these five tasty ways to celebrate Independence Day in metro Atlanta.

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