{Tips & Tricks} Memorial Day Recipe Roundup

It’s Friday which means it’s officially the start of the long-awaited Memorial Day weekend! Clean your grills and pack your beach bags…it’s the start of summer! I’m sure many of you have barbeques and outdoor activities planned for this long weekend. My fingers are crossed that rainy weather doesn’t pay us a visit so that I can enjoy some fun in the sun.

With the help of my foodie friends, I was able to come up with a great list of dishes to serve this Memorial Day. I haven’t decided what I’ll be serving on Memorial Day…there are so many options! If you’re having family and friends over for Memorial Day, be sure to peruse these options before creating your grocery shopping list. There are so many great dishes listed that will keep your guests coming back for more!

Memorial Day Recipe Roundup

Appetizers

• Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Puff Pastry Tart from Cookin’ Canuck
• Chili Cheese Dip from How To: Simplify
• Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips from Two Peas and their Pod
• Guacamole Appetizer Squares from How To: Simplify
• Tomato Bruschetta from How To: Simplify

Salads

• Bell Pepper Salad from How To: Simplify
• Pasta Salad from How To: Simplify
• Strawberry Mango Jicama Salad from Two Peas and Their Pod
• Strawberry Spinach Salad from Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body
• Suzanne’s Perfect Cucumber Vinaigrette Salad from Modern Comfort Food

Main Courses

• BBQ Chicken Pizza from How To: Simplify
• Beer Can Chicken from Three Many Cooks 
• Chicken with Spinach-Chive Pesto from Cookin’ Canuck
• Feta Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Burger Sliders from Picky Palate
• Grilled Five-Spice Chicken Thighs with Soy-Vinegar Sauce & Cilantro from Three Many Cooks
• Grilled Pizza from Sugarcrafter
• Kansas City Style Pork Ribs from Kitchen Monki
• Savory Chicken Legs on the Grill from Food on the Table 
• Quick and Easy Chicken Adobo from Ivory Hut

Side Dishes

• Creamy Cole Slaw from Big Black Dogs
• Grilled Corn on the Cob from Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body
• Simple Potato Salad from La Fuji Mama
• Smoky Grilled Asparagus from Cookin’ Canuck

Desserts

• Blueberry Cheese Danish Cake from Modern Comfort Food 
• Classic Pound Cake from How To: Simplify
• Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies from Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body
• Key Lime Cheesecake Bars from Modern Comfort Food 
• Magnolia’s Vanilla Cupcake from Kitchen Monki 
• Mixed Berry Parfaits from How To: Simplify
• PB&J Shortbread Cookie Bars from Picky Palate
• Perfect Rustic Apple Tart form How To: Simplify
• Stained Glass Jello — Red, White & Blue from Brown Eyed Baker
• Strawberry Pretzel Squares from Brown Eyed Baker
• Summer Berry Cheesecake Tart from Sugarcrafter

Beverages

• Bloody Caesar from Kitchen Monki
• Long Island Iced Tea from How To: Simplify
• Sangria from How To: Simplify
• Watermelon Cooler from How To: Simplify

Whether you’re golfing, boating, picnicking, gardening, or spending time with family and friends, please remember what this holiday is truly about: a commemoration to U.S. men and women who died while serving their country. Thoughts and prayers need to be extended to those who have passed, as well as to the family and friends of the deceased. These men and women were strong, loyal and sacrificed big and small to help their country.

I wish each and every one of you a safe and fantastic Memorial Day weekend!