Memorial Day Recipes: 70+ easy recipe ideas to bring to a Memorial Day party
When the Memorial Day weekend arrives, it means summer is around the corner. Spend these three days celebrating outdoors for a grill or barbecue. Try these 70+ recipes including grilled meat, salads and skewers.
The arrival of the Memorial Day weekend always means that summer is around the corner, with all its fresh ingredients and tasty dishes. In fact, Memorial Day is often celebrated outdoors with friends and family by setting up a summer grill or perfectbarbecue in the sunshine.
To make this three-day weekend of celebration special, we have selected a list of more than 70 easy recipes to make up your Memorial Day menu whether you are hosting a picnic or barbecue with friends.
Popular recipes include dishes you can't miss to make ahead of time and bring to a Memorial Day party such as BBQ ribs, skewers of meat or fish, pasta salads, casseroles, potato salad, and the must-have coleslaw. Just make sure to place the grilled food on ceramic or porcelain plates, so it will keep the food warm for up to 20 minutes.
Don't forget to make burgers and fries to go with delicious snacks and dips. We have also thought about desserts and drinks, so don't miss out on a good glass of sangria or fresh lemonade to make a toast in honor of those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military.
If you're looking for inspiration for easy, healthy recipes instead try our veggie burgers or light salads. Is the weather forecast bringing rain this Memorial Day weekend? Don't worry, we have also thought of grill-free recipes to try such as sandwiches, pasta, and buffalo wings.
Spend this Memorial Day among tasty foods and good company by first checking out our tasty and easy-to-make recipe ideas.
There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a juicy, tender beef burger that's been grilled to perfection. Making mouthwatering burgers at home is easy and tastes better than anything you'll order from a fast-food restaurant.
When you're looking for an easy, tasty summer salad to serve at your picnics or backyard barbecues, there's nothing quite like an Italian pasta salad. This cold pasta salad is full of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, red onions, olives, which are complemented by savory chopped salami and mozzarella, to make a hearty, yet fresh salad.
Grilled corn on the cob is one of the ultimate summer side dishes. It's a perfect way to make the most out of that fresh, in-season sweet corn and requires virtually zero prep to make.
Potato salad is an easy, classic side dish recipe. It's made with tender boiled potatoes, crunchy raw vegetables and hard-boiled eggs coated in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.
Coleslaw is an easy salad recipe you can serve as side during summery barbecues. It's made of crunchy shredded red, green cabbage and carrots tossed with a creamy dressing.
For an easy party appetizer that is sure to be a massive hit, cook up baked garlic parmesan wings. Ultra-crispy and with a mouthwatering garlic and cheese flavor, these crispy baked wings are a healthier alternative to fried chicken wing recipes you may have tried in the past because they're baked rather than fried.
Buffalo Wings are a delicious, popular American appetizer recipe perfect for parties. Crispy fried chicken wings are dipped in a spicy, slightly sweet Buffalo sauce.
The best chicken and rice casserole is easier than you think. 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time are all you need to make this satisfying and healthy chicken dinner tonight. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to prepare this oven-baked rice and chicken casserole. What are you waiting for?
Slow cooker BBQ ribs are a sensational recipe. With tender, succulent meat that falls off the bone and crisp, caramelized edges, these ribs are very easy to make.
Lemon pepper wings are an easy and tasty way to enjoy chicken wings both as an appetizer and main dish. These crispy fried wings get their finger-licking flavor from a generous dose of lemon butter sauce that will have everyone clamoring for seconds. Make this for a game day get-together or serve it with veggies as the main event during the week.
Prime rib roast is tender, juicy main dish to serve on holidays and special occasions. Rich and flavorful, you should serve it rare or medium, and never well done.
Braised short ribs is the perfect main dish to enjoy during a chill day. Tender rib meat that falls off the bone is braised in red wine and broth with herbs and aromatic veggies.
If you had a busy week you can't miss this super easy parmesan crusted pork chop recipe. You don't need many ingredients to make a great tasting dinner in less than 30 minutes. It's an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or when you're in the mood for a delicious dinner but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
For a simple comfort food dish that your whole family will love, make baked pork chops with cream of mushroom soup for dinner. This hearty, flavorful meal is simple and quick to make, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Pork loin skewers are a main dish typical of the Italian tradition, very popular in some regions of the North. Also known as uccellini scappati (escaped birds), one the most famous versions are the Lombard and Venetian ones. The slices of pork loin are stuffed and then wrapped in bacon, so as to create classic rolls.
Seekh kebabs are an easy, smoky appetizer from India and Pakistan. The meat is mixed with onions, chili, spices and shaped into a cylinder, skewered and grilled.
Chicken kebabs (also called kabobs) are juicy pieces of chicken thigh meat threaded on skewers and left to marinate. Our Homemade Chicken Kebab recipe is marinated in yogurt and is definitely healthier than takeaways. The marinade is packed with spices and seasonings making it especially flavorful.
Baking in the oven, simple and light, will make this preparation golden and tender, ideal to combine with a side dish au gratin or a fresh seasonal salad to make any meal of the day special.
The shrimp skewers with avocado and lime will prove to be a precious recipe for a fast dinner with which to amaze guests and family when you don’t have so much time to prepare something, but you don't want to neglect taste and health anyway.
Creamed corn is a quick, easy, tasty side. Tender, sweet corn kernels are mixed in a thick, smooth creamy sauce made by combining the starchy residue of corn, heavy cream, milk and flour.
Cold rice with rocket pesto is a variant of the most classic of summer dishes: rice salad. Simple to make and super fast, the rice is creamed with a rocket pesto and then enriched with cherry tomatoes, peppers and tuna in oil. Ideal to take to the office, to the beach or to a picnic in the park, it is tasty, fresh and convenient to prepare in advance.
Creamy cucumber salad is an old-fashioned recipe to serve at picnics or barbecues. It's made with cucumbers and red onions tossed in a richly creamy sour cream dressing.
This creamy corn salad is perfect for sharing, and mixes the tastes of sweetcorn, peppers, cilantro (coriander) and Greek yogurt for a real taste sensation.
Strawberry spinach salad is a colorful, refreshing recipe. It's made of sweet juicy strawberries, savory Greek feta cheese, baby spinach, cashews. Serve it with a dressing.
Sometimes all you need for a side dish is a fresh salad, chock full of nutrients. This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is an easy, quick, and light salad recipe you can enjoy in the spring and summer months. The avocado makes it slightly creamy, while the onion and cucumber make it slightly crunchy. Tomatoes and cilantro add tons of flavor, together with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
Spicy, smoky, and a little bit sweet (thanks to the fresh sweet corn), Mexican street corn salad, or esquites, is a fantastic summer side dish that's ready to eat in under 20 minutes. This ultra-flavorful Mexican street food recipe is the off the cob version of elote, Mexican grilled corn. It sounds so delicious!
Creamy broccoli salad with bacon is a sensationally tasty dish that everyone will love. This is a brilliant recipe to serve for the broccoli skeptic in your life: it's a combo of savory bacon, red onion, sweet raisins and a red wine vinegar-mayonnaise dressing that make this salad hard to resist.
Shrimp Salad is a light, summery salad recipe perfect for warm weather. Made with fresh shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a refreshing, creamy dressing, this easy and savory lunch or dinner recipe is always a crowd favorite. You can serve this dish on its own, with a crunchy bed of lettuce for a satisfying salad, or turn it into a crunch sandwich with toasted bread.
Chili dogs are an easy, tasty version of the classic hot dog. They're made by topping grilled hot dogs with a spicy, savory meat sauce, cheese and chopped onions.
Don’t worry about grilling this winter. These simple, oven-baked hamburgers are perfect for a hungry crowd. No wire rack? No problem. This recipe offers the perfect, flavorful alternative to grilling!
Burgers are perfect for the weekend. Quick and easy to make, and you can add any ingredients you like. These crispy Chicken Burgers are everything you’d expect them to be: crispy on the outside, and juicy and moist on the inside.
BBQ chicken pizza is an easy pizza recipe. It's savory, with a tangy and sweet BBQ sauce slathered over a soft crust. It's the perfect snack to enjoy during parties or football games.
It practically took no effort to enjoy a home cooked yet very restaurant style burger meal… something I always crave for. So, try out this vegetarian dish with heart healthy beans and fill up with high proteins and amazing flavors!
The pea burgers will then be cooked in a pan with a bit of oil or in the oven, for an even lighter preparation. So let’s see how to make them in a few steps.
French fries are a tasty, popular side dish everyone loves. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, homemade French fries are deep-fried twice. Serve them with a dipping sauce.
Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer whose name refers to spicy or zesty food. Peeled hard-boiled eggs are halved and stuffed with a mixture of mustard, mayonnaise, egg yolks, vinegar and paprika.
Loaded nachos are an easy Mexican appetizer recipe. It's made of crispy tortilla chips covered in ground beef, black beans, melted cheese, zesty cilantro and pico de gallo.
Grilled piota potatoes is a side dish that belongs to the Valtellina tradition, in Lombardy (Italy). It is a typical cooking method which involves grilling food on a red-hot stone slab called pioda. It's a light and gentle technique which gradually releases the heat. Potatoes will be golden, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Whether you’re preparing burgers, steaks chicken, or more, these crispy baked sweet potato fries are the perfect side no matter the dish! This baked sweet potato fry recipe is incredibly tasty all while being healthy.
Parmesan roasted potatoes is a delicious and appetizing side dish, even more fragrant than sandy potatoes. It's so easy to make: the potatoes are first blanched in boiling water in order to remove the starch, then sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, and finally baked to form a delicious crust.
Roasted vegetables are an easy, healthy side dish. Crispy and golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside, oven-roasted vegetables are a nutritious recipe that goes with everything.
Sometimes you just need a recipe in your repertoire that’s quick to assemble and is a general crowd-pleaser. These Grilled Avocado Caprese Crostini are quick and easy appetizers.
Fresh spinach dip is a crowd-pleasing, creamy and cheesy dip to serve as an appetizer to a crowd. Pair it with your favorite crackers, chips or veggies for an easy go-to party recipe. This cheesy dip is made with three kinds of cheese: cream cheese, savory parmesan and melty mozzarella. The mozzarella and parmesan are shredded and mixed into the spinach dip, with a bit more mozzarella sprinkled on top for good measure.
Guacamole is a quick, easy Mexican avocado-based dip or spread recipe perfect on tacos or burritos. Perfect for a party or game day, it's salty, spicy, tangy and creamy.
The hummus is a healthy, smooth, creamy Middle Eastern recipe. Perfect to serve as a or spread, it's made of boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika.
Caramelized onion dip is the perfect party dip recipe. With its creamy texture and savory, tangy, and lightly sweet taste, this is the best dip with caramelized onions.
Spinach artichoke dip is a tasty, crowd-pleaser recipe perfect for the holidays or parties. Super easy to make, it's creamy, cheesy and baked to golden, bubbly perfection.
Buffalo chicken dip is an easy, creamy recipe you can enjoy as dipping sauce or appetizer. With tender, juicy pieces of shredded chicken, it's spicy, tang and cheesy.
Southern pimento cheese is a quick, easy dipping sauce recipe that is very popular in Southern homes. Enjoy it during a barbecue with crunchy appetizers like chips, tortillas, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for grilled sandwiches or meat.
Cheese sauce is a very easy and quick dipping sauces to make at home in no time. Creamy, smooth and delicious, this homemade recipe is a kid favorite as it is so richer and tastier than the store-bought.
The babaganoush, also known as eggplants dip, is a sauce with eggplants, a typical appetizer of Middle Eastern cuisine, composed of a cream of eggplants seasoned with mint and tahini.
Homemade Lemonade is an easy, refreshing drink recipe perfect for summer. Sweet yet tart, you need lemon juice, water and sugar for the syrup, then dilute it with water, stir and serve.
Chocolate banana smoothie is easy, healthy and nutritional recipe. The banana makes it creamy, while the cocoa powder gives it a chocolate flavor to make it a decadent drink.
Blueberries and lemon are a wonderful summery pairing that tastes fantastic in so many desserts. But for summer barbecues, picnics, and other get-togethers, there's nothing quite like a pie. Lemon blueberry pie is an amazing dessert to enjoy with your friends.
Homemade brownies are an easy, rich, dark brown dessert recipe that chocolate lovers can't miss. With crisp edges and crackly tops, they’re fudgy, moist, dense in the middle.
If you want to make the best Fruit Sorbet, then this recipe is for you. Homemade Fruit Sorbet is super easy to make. Not only is there an endless variety of flavors to choose from, but you also control the amount of sugar you add, which means it’s much healthier than store-bought sorbets.
Apple Crisp is an easy, old-fashioned dessert recipe ideal for fall. Served with a scoop of ice cream, it has a tender apple filling and is topped with a crispy oat crumble.
Chocolate chip cookies are an easy, buttery recipe popular worldwide. With their buttery, sweet flavor, they're crispy around the edges and chewy on the inside.
Ice cream sandwiches are a quick, easy, freezer-friendly recipe perfect for summer. Two thin, chewy cookies are sandwiched between a creamy ice cream filling.
Chocolate cookies are the perfect treat to make for chocolate lovers. With their rich fudge-like texture, they're slightly crisp outside, and thick, ultra-soft inside.
Chocolate popsicles are ideal for a tasty summer snack and they can be prepared with only 2 ingredients that are milk and hazelnut cream. Excellent if you want a quick and tasty dessert or if you want to make a delicious snack for children.
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