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Memorial Day Recipes

Start your summer off right this Memorial Day: host the hottest cookout, beach day picnic, or backyard BBQ, complete with perfect apps, drinks, and desserts. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert grillmaster, we’ve got EVERYTHING you need for your Memorial Day celebration.

caprese turkey burgers topped with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic drizzle

91 Recipes For The Perfect Memorial Day BBQ

HOT DOG!

Suns out, buns out.
hot dogs in croissants with toppings

Croissant Hot Dogs

sonoran hot dogs

Sonoran Hot Dog

grilled hot dogs in between grilled zucchini topped with avocado salsa

Zucchini Bun Hot Dogs

big mac hot dog

Big Mac Hot Dogs

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NO BASIC BURGERS HERE

turkey burger topped with banh mi toppings like pickled carrots, jalapenos, and sriracha mayo

62 Best Burger Recipes You'll Be Making All Summer Long

smash burgers

Smash Burgers

burgers filled with spinach artichoke dip

Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Burgers

roasted cabbage burgers on a sheet tray topped with american cheese, bacon, red on ion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard

Roasted Cabbage Burgers

a ginger, garlic, and scallion studded turkey patty, pickled spicy peppers and cucumbers, a bright, crisp cabbage slaw, and plenty of sweet chili mayo all on a shiny, fluffy brioche bun

Thai-Inspired Sweet Chili Turkey Burger

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grilled teriyaki cauliflower steaks on a platter with more teriyaki sauce and scallions

49 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes Perfect For Summer

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MEMORIAL DAY COCKTAILS

Cheers to summer!
frozen cherry coke margaritas with a lime wheel and popsicles

40 Memorial Day Cocktails You'll Want To Make All Summer Long

naked and famous cocktail in a glass with a lime wheel

Naked & Famous

peach iced tea in a glass with bourbon

Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

blended pink blackberry margarita with a rugar rim, lime wedge and blackberries

Blackberry Margarita

a pitcher and glasses of sangria made with white wine and strawberry syrup with ice, pieces of mint, sliced strawberry, and sliced lemons

Strawberry Mint Sangria

FROZEN DRINKS

Cool off!
cherry coke blended frozen slushies topped with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry

Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies

frosty blended pink drink with a grapefruit wedge

Frozen Palomas

frozen margarita with a salt rim and lime wedge

Frozen Margarita

frozen blue moscato margaritas

Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas

ALL THE SIDES

We're talking about more than just potato salad.
pigs in a blanket quilted with crescent dough and topped with flaky salt

Pigs In A Quilt

mini red and yellow peppers stuffed with pimento cheese and baked

Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers

mexican street corn deviled eggs

Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs

biscuits with buffalo chicken inside

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Bombs

pasta noodles tossed with bacon, peas, and cheddar cheese all tossed in a creamy sauce

Cheddar, Bacon & Pea Pasta Salad

fluffy garlic and basil studded whipped goat cheese, spicy mango chutney, and salty chopped cashews served with pita chips

Spicy Mango Whipped Goat Cheese

watermelon strawberry caprese with feta and mint

Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

golden girl salad with corn, cabbage, and cherry tomatoes by baked by melissa

Golden Girl Salad With Sweet Corn Vinaigrette

tomato gnocchi kebabs with red onion and salsa verde

Tomato Gnocchi Kebabs

greek orzo salad with olives, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and fresh dill

Greek Orzo Salad

tzatziki inspired potato salad in a teal bowl with a spoonful taken out

Tzatziki Potato Salad

pasta salad tossed with spinach, sliced strawberries, cheese, and balsamic dressing

Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

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GET YOUR GRILL ON

Mains, sides, and even desserts (!!).
grilled steak salad with avocado, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and red onions

100 Best Grilling Recipes To Make All Summer Long

grilled tomatoes with tahini caesar

Grilled Tomatoes

chipotle tofu pineapple skewers

Chipotle Tofu & Pineapple Skewers

santa fe chicken foil packets

Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

honey lime grilled corn

Honey Lime Grilled Corn

COMPLETE YOUR CELEBRATION

Everything you need for the best BBQ possible.
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EDITOR'S PICKS

caprese chicken foil packs

Caprese Chicken Foil Packs

harissa grilled chicken

Harissa Grilled Chicken

spicy coconut grilled chicken

Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken

grilled honey chipotle salmon foil packs with summer squash

Grilled Honey-Chipotle Salmon Foil Packets

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snickerdoodle mixture baked in a dish and topped with vanilla ice cream

75 Summer Desserts To Make For The Sweetest Memorial Day Ever

EVEN MORE IDEAS

grilled potatoes on a white platter with a bowl of green herb sauce

39 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

pasta salad tossed in a creamy sauce, corn, and cilantro

60 Summer Potluck Recipes

pie crust with a strawberry filling

39 Best Summer Pie Recipes

green goddess grilled chicken drizzled with green goddess dressing.

79 Summer Cookout Menu Ideas

ladyfingers layered with mascarpone, blueberry jam, and strawberries

15 Fun Red, White & Blue Desserts

grilled chuck roast topped with sea salt

Grilled Chuck Roast

grilled corn topped with a creamy mixture, cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro and lime

15 Best Grilled Corn Toppings

watermelon cubes, feta, red onion, and mint in a bowl

75 Easy Summer Side Dishes

skewers with cantaloupe balls, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze

80 Ultimate Summer Party Appetizers

pigs in a blanket quilted with crescent dough and topped with flaky salt

47 Next-Level Hot Dog Recipes

deep fried dumplings tossed with soy and chili marinated tomatoes and cucumbers

80 Easy Summer Salad Recipes

blended aperol spritz with an orange wheel garnish

65 Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes

grilled bell peppers stuffed with meat and cheese

75 Weeknight-Friendly Grilled Dinner Ideas

watermelon strawberry caprese with feta and mint

30 Best Packable Beach Food Recipes

broccoli caesar pasta salad topped with crunchy croutons

57 Best Pasta Salad Recipes

burger toppings

70 Best Ways To Top A Burger

grilled ribs

Grilled Ribs

pasta with chickpeas, asparagus, and cucumbers tossed in a green goddess dressing

90 Next-Level BBQ Salads & Sides

a ginger, garlic, and scallion studded turkey patty, pickled spicy peppers and cucumbers, a bright, crisp cabbage slaw, and plenty of sweet chili mayo all on a shiny, fluffy brioche bun

91 Easy Memorial Day BBQ Recipes

pasta salad tossed in a creamy sauce, corn, and cilantro

56 Memorable Memorial Day Side Dishes

strawberry lemonade shrub with ice in a glass with mint

30 Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Summer

best ever turkey burger with tomato, lettuce and special sauce

Best-Ever Turkey Burger

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How To Boil Corn On The Cob

ice cream in a bag with cherries, sprinkles, and toppings

Ice Cream In A Bag