Good Bite

Let's face it, although everyone of us likes to claim that we anticipate the 4th because of the fun, fireworks and friends, we all know it's about the food. Good Bite bloggers walk you through the essentials for the summer holiday. Todd and Diane's spicy burgers are perfectly offset by David's easy, sweet cobbler. Jeanne's tips should help cut your prep time in half.

There's no doubt about it, times are tough. Don't worry, our contributors are here for you. Deb Perelman of SmittenKitchen.com, Matt Armandariz of MattBites.com and Julie Van Roosendal of dinnerwithjulie.com serve up recession-ready recipes that will feed your family for under $10.

Jaden Hair of steamykitchen.com, Shauna Ahern from glutenfreegirl.com, and Catherine McCord of weelicious.com share their favorite shrimp recipes, tips and techniques. From Catherine's fresh and healthy ceviche to Jaden's irresistible grilled shrimp, to Shauna's shrimp cocktail, we've got you covered on prawns. Shauna associates shrimp cocktail with precocious kids dining like adults, while Jaden gets top secret tips from enigmatic grill-master, Dr. BBQ. The only place you'll find more fresh shrimp content is the ocean.

Top bloggers share their favorite homemade recipes! Jaden Hair of steamykitchen.com makes asian chicken stock, Catherine McCord from weelicious.com shows off her Homemade Hummus, and Jeanne Kelley of jeannekelleykitchen.com prepares bittersweet one-pot brownies.

Julie Van Rosendaal of dinnerwithjulie.com, Matt Armendariz of mattbites.com and Jaden Hair of steamykitchen.com weigh in on their favorite Soup Recipes. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch.

Deb Perelman from smittenkitchen.com makes her Best Birthday Cake, Jaden Hair of steamykitchen.com prepares a Strawberry Country Cake, and David Lebovitz from davidlebovitz.com describes how to make a delicious Coconut Cake.

Here, the typical dome-shaped baked Alaska recipe gets a holiday-themed makeover with mint ice cream and a brownie base. Kick this dessert up a few notched with a splash of dark rum on brandy over the brownie base. Featuring Catherine McCord.

Jaden Hair of steamykitchen.com shares her carrot cake recipe inspired by her Mom. "How-To" demo performed by Lori Eaton of the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

Julie Van Rosendaal of dinnerwithjulie.com shares her holiday cookie recipe. "How-to" demonstration presented by Kristin Olson of the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

These are rich, intensely chocolate, brownie-like cookies, rolled in icing sugar before they're baked to create a crackled surface as they rise and spread in the oven.