25+ Memorial Day Recipes
Can you believe we’re more than half-way through April? It’s time to start planning for picnics and dining al fresco; this roundup of 25+ Memorial Day Recipes will definitely inspire you!
Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to the summer cooking and grilling season. And, if you’re so inclined, to bring out the red, white and blue! I’ve decorated a 9 x 13 cheesecake dessert with strawberries and blueberries to mimic an American flag as well as monster cookies with red, white and blue M&M’s for patriotic holidays. Thanks to my talented blogger friends, I’m sharing loads of terrific recipes to get you through Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day! Let me know your favorites. I want to make them all!!!
Fabulous Recipes to Kick Off the Summer
Jalapeno Bacon Burger – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Up the heat and grill some fabulous Jalapeno Bacon Burgers to kick off the season!
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebobs – A Dash of Sanity
A wonderful marinade works its magic on chicken. The maple glaze sounds divine!
Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Peas – Domestic Superhero
This pesto pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks!
Berry Swirl Cheesecake – Wine & Glue
A swirl of berries makes this cheesecake one that will be hard to forget!
Blackened Chicken & Quinoa Salad – Fake Ginger
I adore quinoa salads. Have you made one yet? With blackened chicken, avocados and more, you’ll love this one!
Creamy Pea Salad – Love Bakes Good Cakes
This classic, old fashioned Creamy Pea Salad has stood the test of time for a reason! A must make for summer!
Spicy Southwestern Turkey Burgers – Self Proclaimed Foodie
Ditch the beef and try a turkey burger for a change. The spicy southwestern flavors sound amazing!
Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes – Culinary Ginger
These festive firework cupcakes are perfect for any patriotic holiday!
Ranch BLT Pasta Salad – Let’s Dish
This BLT Pasta Salad is perfect for Memorial Day entertaining! Or any time of year!
Raspberry Shooters – White Lights on Wednesday
Berry desserts are perfect for the season, especially with built in portion control!
Double Berry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt – Kleinworth & Co.
It won’t be long before the heat is one! This frozen yogurt will hit the spot on a hot summer’s day!
Broccoli Salad – Belly Full
Everyone has their own take on this potluck favorite. This version of Broccoli Salad looks perfect!
Broccoli Bacon Pasta Salad – Mandy’s Recipe Box
Add some pasta to your broccoli salad and make it more filling! I’d call this lunch!
Patriotic Monster Cookies – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Monster cookies have been a favorite since I was a teen. Adding festive colored M&M’s make these Patriotic Monster Cookies suitable for the holidays!
Lemon Cheesecake Trifles – The Recipe Rebel
These individual trifles are both stunning and delicious! And who doesn’t love their own dessert?!!
Classic Italian Pasta Salad – Wishes and Dishes
This loaded pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks and holiday celebrations all summer long!
Spicy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks – Lemons for Lulu
Toss some spicy drumsticks on the grill and the whole family will be thrilled with their dinner!
Potato Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Maple Mustard Dressing – Cooking and Beer
A yummy twist on potato salad for you soft boiled egg lovers!
Basic Macaroni Salad – 365 Days of Baking and More
A basic macaroni salad that brings back memories of your mom or grandmother’s recipe! Add in your favorite ingredients or eat it as is!
Grilled Sausage with Peppers and Onions – Cravings of a Lunatic
The summer holidays aren’t just for hot dogs and hamburgers! Try some grilled sausage with peppers!
USA Flag Eclair Cake – Big Bears Wife
Celebrate the good ol’ U.S. of A. with a gorgeous Flag Cake!
Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake – My Suburban Kitchen
A perfectly patriotic cheesecake decked out in red, white and blue!
Spinach, Pine Nut & Parmesan Pasta Salad – Lemon Tree Dwelling
An out of the ordinary pasta salad with spinach, pine nuts and Parmesan! Shake things up!
Triple Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits – Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Have these beautiful berry parfaits for breakfast or a healthy dessert!
No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad – The Love Nerds
Tired of the same old potato salad? How about this roasted potato version without mayonnaise???!
To have access to all these terrific recipes, make sure to pin the collage below to your Pinterest boards. Stop by next month when we’ll be sharing another seasonal recipe roundup!
What a beautiful gallery of recipes Liz! All of them are truly mouthwatering!
Liz, I do appreciate this memorial!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice day
This is the second day in a row I’ve seen a BLT Pasta Salad… Think I’ll have to make one:@)
What a wonderful collection to eat al fresco! Love all of them Liz!
Love all the salads and the rest 😉 Thanks for sharing Liz !
BTW Liz I am not receiving your latest updates anymore to my mail. I always see your newsletter in my spam folder and now I am not getting any updates. There must be an issue with the mail system or it must be only for me. Just wanted to inform you …in case if you have an issue you don’t want to loose your readers. I know how important it is for bloggers.
I am so ready for summer eats, what a great collection to get us started!
Your pea salad sounds like a good dinner option for me. Mniam mniam! I’m the biggest fan of pean on this planet.
Great collection of recipes! Was wanting to get a jump on Memorial Day weekend and now I can! Thanks! How you’re doing well!
Memorial Day is really creeping up on us, isn’t it? Wow, summer is almost here! 🙂 Great roundup of dishes for the warmer months — thanks so much.
I can’t believe April is almost done, but I sure am glad to have good weather finally. These recipes just scream picnics and our door dining. A lovely way to end a stressful (weather-wise) month.
Wow Liz…yes, Memorial Day is really around the corner…and all the recipes look perfect for the celebration…thanks for sharing them.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Mmmm! LOVE Memorial Day!!! One of my favorite days of the year – aside from Thanksgiving but of course! 😉
Definitely a colourful treat for the eyes! xoxo
Now that is what I call a celebration..Very tempting indeed not to want one of everything!
What a recipes….. I love that berry cheesecake and double beryr cheesecake frozen yogurt… This post is perfectly managed to drive me crazy…..
I always find it so hard to think of recipes for patriotic holidays. These are some awesome ideas. I once made a flag cake that was crazy good.
What a great recipe round-up some really tempting treats on this list.