Memorial Day Recipes

Here’s a delectable twist on the classic caprese salad. It’s sweet, tangy, and succulent all at once. Not to mention it’s ridiculously easy.

This is one of our favorite go-to appetizer recipes, as it’s easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and is always well received.

We absolutely love this mango salsa, with its tropical sweetness and refreshing flavors!

Come late May, watermelons abound. This is a fabulously refreshing way to serve up everyone’s favorite summer fruit.

These savory pork chops are truly special – they’re easy enough for weeknight meals, yet will bring you praises around the gathering table.

This is the only grilled chicken thigh recipe you’ll ever need, as the marinade is finger-licking amazing.

If seafood is your vibe, or you have eaters who appreciate succulent shrimp, just make this. It’s 100% tender and flavorful.

If you want chicken skewers at the party, look no further than these mouthwatering kabobs.

If you want your steaks to shine, they simply must be marinated in the right sauce – the flavors here are magnificent.

If your grill is busy with burgers, you can absolutely make amazing pulled pork in the slow cooker!

Up your burger game with this scrumptious twist, with huge flavors! Feel free to use regular buns as well.

This is hands-down the BEST Caesar salad – once you taste this homemade version, you’ll immediately taste the difference.

The creamy BBQ ranch dressing is perfection over this crispy salad – you can easily make it meatless, if you prefer.

This super easy Greek salad is crispy, fresh, and flavorful!

If you’ve never tastes Esquites, be prepared to be wowed. Every time we make this, we come home with an empty dish.

Is there any other salad prettier? This one’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

This is the ultimate crowd-pleasing salad, with its crunchy greens and fragrant sesame ginger dressing.

If there are any Caesar salad lovers in your group, they’ll love this pasta salad with the same delectable flavors.

With or without chicken, this pasta salad has all the flavors any cookout gathering needs.

This one is both simple yet flavorful, and can be made ahead of time.

We adore this Asian pasta salad, reminiscent of Chinese chicken salad, but made with pasta instead of chicken!

Rich with tomatoes and pesto, this tortellini pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors.

There’s no mac salad like this one – it’s the one that made L&L BBQ chain famous for its macaroni salad.

This one is hands-down the winner of all potato salads – it’s easy and ridiculously tasty!

It’s hearty, satisfying, and simple – everything a cookout potato salad should be.

This no-bake icebox cake brings out the best in lush strawberries of the season!

If a sweet tanginess suits your taste buds, this simple lemony dessert is just the ticket.

It’s crazy easy to make your own creamy ice cream all summer long! Once you try this, your eaters will be begging for more.

There’s no better way to start the summer season than this fresh, luscious strawberry pie.

Don’t let the cookout season pass you by without serving up this delectable cherry pie!

These dessert bars literally shout that summer is here; they’re wonderfully delicious.

Peaches are the ultimate summer fruit; make the most of them with this irresistible peach crisp.

This fresh raspberry cake is weeknight-easy, yet impressive enough for all your summer gatherings.