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I took a look at last year’s holiday menu and realized that we’ve added a boatload of family-friendly Memorial Day recipe ideas for this weekend’s start-of-summer feast. While we tend to stick to tradition when it comes to our own Memorial Day “picnic” – Deviled Eggs, Barbeque Spare Ribs, Southern Fried Chicken and Macaroni Salad – we’ve included a whole host of options that can take your backyard party to a whole new level. Added bonus? We’ve taken care to outline a list of mouth-watering options that can be made ahead of time. In fact, with the exception of the Deviled Eggs, Guacamole, Cornbread, Fried Chicken and Watermelon Bites, most of these are even better on the second day!
We’ll be signing off for a few days and heading out to the family home for a little fun in the sun – as long as Mother Nature cooperates – so here’s to a very merry Memorial Day. Enjoy it because before you know it, it’ll be Labor Day! Just kidding, sort of.
Starters and Snacks:
Deviled Eggs
Root Beer Baked Black Beans
Jalapeno Corn Fritters with Sweet Pepper Pineapple Relish
Mango Salsa
Garden Guacamole
Cheddar Black Bean Corn Bread
Watermelon Bites
Salads:
Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Crunchy Scallions and Fresh Cilantro
Crunchy Corn Salad
Apple Raisin Slaw
Tomato, Brie and Bermuda Onion Salad
Chunky Chicken Salad with Cherries & Walnuts
Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Sweet Gherkins
For the Main Event:
Barbecued Spare Ribs
Southern Fried Chicken
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Chipotle-Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders
Vegetarian Tex-Mex Puff Pockets
Wings every which way
No-Grill Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos
Whole Wheat Mac n’ Cheese
Desserts:
Lady Finger Ice Cream Cake
Cheesecake Brownies
Key Lime Blackberry Bites
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with a Zesty Lemon-Rosemary Glaze
Classic Lemon Pudding Cake
Thanks Mary Anne- Great menu ,not only for the Memorial festivities. but also for my “Wildwood” family get together summer days. xo ox
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Mariel and I are seriously cooking up a storm! Ribs, chicken, Guacamole, Mango Salsa and more. I’ll be able to roll home on Tuesday without using my car! See you when I get back. xoxo
MaryAnne- I remember eating this at your house! It was awesome. I still make it! The kids even like it this way 🙂
It always puts a smile on my face when I hear from you! Have a wonderful weekend with that clan of yours and stay in touch. BTW, I always think of you when I make Deviled Eggs. You used to get so excited when I said they would be on our dinner menu! xoxo
What a great selection of recipe for Memorial Day! Now, which one to cook first….hmmm.
How could I choose just a few? You guys listed so many great recipes to choose from. Dilemma! Have a wonderful weekend!
What a wonderful selection to choose from! I’m going to be “browsing” for awhile, LOL!
great selection!! Happy Memorial day
Fantastic ideas for the holiday weekend! Thanks for sharing!