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18 easy and appetizing recipes to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, and enjoy all summer long! There's everything from salads to desserts.
Memorial Day is right around the corner! We've rounded up some of our favorite easy, delicious recipes for the long weekend. Here in the U.S., it marks the (unofficial) start of summer and we are so excited for all the foods that the season brings.
We've included some of our favorite appetizers, easy sides, salads, fabulous main course ideas and, of course, a selection of festive desserts! How are you planning on celebrating the long weekend? Whatever we do, let's make sure we recognize the reason for the long weekend. A special weekend set aside to remember and appreciate those who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice to sustain our freedom.
Best Ever Pico de Gallo (Salsa Mexicana)
This fabulous Pico de Gallo is wonderful with chips but also pairs perfectly with any Mexican entreé! It's so fresh and delicious you'll want to eat it with a spoon!
Red, White and Blue Salsa
This Red, White and Blue Salsa is fabulous with chips as a healthy, fun appetizer. It's also delicious spooned over grilled chicken or fish.
Katherine's Fabulous, Ridiculously Easy Hot Onion Dip
This Ridiculously Easy Hot Onion Dip is the one you want to make when you have minimal time but you want fabulously delicious results that will bring rave reviews!
Watermelon Arugula Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing
With tender arugula, crisp cucumber and red onion, creamy blue cheese, crunchy candied pecans and lots of sweet, juicy melon this Watermelon Arugula Salad is beyond delicious!
Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad is a healthy, super delicious rendition of the iconic street food antojito ("snack"), sold by roadside vendors all over Mexico City!
Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad
Simple and delicious, this Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad is always popular! Is great for picnics, potlucks and parties because you don't have to worry about mayonnaise going bad!
Roasted Tomato Fresh Mozzarella Pasta
One delicious bowl, brimming with the summer's finest fare, this Roasted Tomato Fresh Mozzarella Pasta is perfect for lunch or dinner and always brings rave reviews!
Lemony French Green Bean Asparagus Salad
Looking for a new salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious French Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing and lots of healthy veggies. Each bite is a burst of fabulous fresh flavor!
Fresh Corn Blueberry Spinach Salad
Perfect for summer get togethers, this Blueberry Spinach Salad with tender corn, pickled red onions and sweet/spicy almonds is fresh, delicious and goes so well with grilled entrees!
Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.
Bacon Bourbon Barbecued Chicken Skewers
These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.Â
The BEST Grilled Chicken Breasts (juicy, tender and out-of-this-world delicious!)
These Grilled Chicken Breasts are moist, tender and full of great flavor. Marinate them for 30 minutes or overnight... they never fail to bring rave reviews!
Perfectly Grilled Steak with Garlic Lime Butter
With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for perfectly grilled steak is sure to become a favorite!
Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
This easy Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork takes minutes to put together, then the slow cooker (or instant pot) takes over. It's a delicious crowd pleaser!
Make-Ahead Brownie S'Mores in Ramekins
With a graham cracker shortbread crust, a layer of fudgy chocolate brownie and a crisp, gooey toasted marshmallow topping, this super easy Brownie S'Mores recipe transforms the beloved classic campfire treat into an elegant, portable dessert that kids of all ages will go crazy over.
Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp
10 minutes of prep is all that's between you and this crazy delicious, Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; it's nirvana in a bowl!
Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats sound like "little kid food", right? Wrong, if you're talking about these Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Rice Krispie Treats. Kids of all ages go crazy over them but be warned - they're addictively delicious!
Red, White and Blue Shortbread Cookies
If you think these festive Red, White, and Blue Shortbread Cookies look difficult, check out the video and you'll be a believer! They're one-bowl, no-mixer and super delish!
Thought for the day:
For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only Son,
that we should not perish
but have eternal life.
John 3:16
What we're listening to for inspiration:
If you enjoy any of these recipes to celebrate Memorial Day, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations.
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