A collection of Memorial Day recipes to help you celebrate the US military servicemen and women in style!
Memorial Day! Just last night I was thinking about this holiday. It usually falls around my daughter and my dad’s birthday, and so we get a long weekend, and get to celebrate them a little longer, while also celebrating the amazing service men and women who served in the US military.
My Grandfather, who passed in 2002, is one of the people I honor during this holiday.
Life has been so chaotic and hectic for me the last few years, I haven’t taken much time to reflect on my relationship with him.
Last night I happened to see a beautiful photo of him. He was smiling, his eyes crinkled and twinkling, and I felt this huge flood of emotions. I immediately started crying. I had not even realized how much I miss this amazing man.
He not only served his country, but his family, and his community.
I had the great privilege of helping to compile his life story with my grandma after he passed away. We went through hundreds of photos, his journals, letters that he wrote, and were written to him, and the underlying theme of his life was service and kindness.
I can say with complete certainly that there is literally NOT ONE PERSON with something bad to say about him. I love my grandpa dearly, and wish I had more time with him.
I will be thinking of him while I eat amazing food on Memorial Day! Who will you be thinking of?
Memorial Day weekend is also the unofficial start of summer and our first big BBQ of the year. Here are all of my favorite Memorial Day recipes in one place, from burgers and grilled chicken to pulled pork, summer salads, desserts and lemonade.
Here are my favorite Memorial Day Recipes:
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Burgers
Fire up the grill! These burgers are always a hit.
Grilled Chicken and Kabobs
Easy grilled chicken for a crowd.
Pulled Pork and Ribs
Low and slow BBQ favorites.
Pasta and Potato Salads
Make-ahead salads that are perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Summer Sides
Corn, slaw, beans and fresh summer sides.
Desserts
Cool, fruity summer desserts.
Lemonade and Drinks
Something cold to sip in the sun.
More Memorial Day Recipes from My Blogger Friends
Looking for even more ideas? Here are a few favorites from some of my blogger friends.
- Jalapeno Bacon Burger from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebobs from A Dash of Sanity
- Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Peas from Domestic Superhero
- Berry Swirl Cheesecake from Wine & Glue
- Blackened Chicken & Quinoa Salad from Fake Ginger
- Creamy Pea Salad from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Spicy Southwestern Turkey Burgers from Self Proclaimed Foodie
- Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes from Culinary Ginger
- Ranch BLT Pasta Salad from Let’s Dish
- Double Berry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt from Kleinworth & Co.
- Broccoli Salad from Belly Full
- Broccoli Bacon Pasta Salad from Mandy’s Recipe Box
- Patriotic Monster Cookies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Lemon Cheesecake Trifles from The Recipe Rebel
- Classic Italian Pasta Salad from Wishes and Dishes
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks from Lemons for Lulu
- Basic Macaroni Salad from 365 Days of Baking and More
- Grilled Sausage with Peppers and Onions from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Spinach, Pine Nut & Parmesan Pasta Salad from Lemon Tree Dwelling
- Triple Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad from The Love Nerds
- Potato Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Maple Mustard Dressing from Cooking and Beer
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day! xo – Rachael
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