Memorial Day Recipes

Kick off summer with our Memorial Day recipes and potluck ideas. We’ve got grilling recipes, main dishes, appetizers and more to make the ultimate party menu.

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    Healthy Apple Cobbler

    The fragrant aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting from the kitchen will whet your appetite for the yummy fall favorite...


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    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    This creamy dill pickle potato salad makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church...


    Italian Turkey Burgers

    Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on...


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    Contest-Winning Picnic Pasta Salad

    My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...


    Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

    This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season. —Charlotte Harrison, North Providence, Rhode Island


    Campfire Beans

    Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas


    Easy Rhubarb Relish

    I remember eating this relish at my grandmother's over 50 years ago. My mother made it for years and now...


    Rhubarb Ketchup

    I received this recipe from a friend about 15 years ago. It's a nice surprise for ketchup lovers, and so...

    Pickled Slaw

    Pickled slaw is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw. It can also be made ahead, so it is a great...


    German Potato Salad with Eggs

    This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years! At family get-togethers, it never fails to please.


    Festive Tomato Wedges

    Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I...


    Berry Whirligig

    Blackberries are an Oregon treasure. We love to go out and pick our own. Whatever we don’t eat fresh, we...


    Mandarin Orange Salad

    This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many...


    Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches

    During the summer months, our three children keep me plenty busy. So it's a welcome relief when my husband volunteers...


    Chicken Fajitas

    With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...


    Oat-Rageous Chocolate Chip Cookies

    My aunt gave me this recipe, and my family thinks these cookies are delicious. We enjoy all kinds of cookies...


    Quick Cold Vegetable Pizza

    This is one of my favorite vegetable recipes. Even youngsters love it. I've made it for a light lunch and...

    Patriotic Dessert

    I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...


    Dill Potato Salad

    What's a picnic without dill potato salad? This creamy, dill-flecked recipe is sure to steal the show at barbecues and...


    Prize-Winning Apple Pie

    I've baked many apple pies in the last 40 years. But when I entered this apple pie at the 1987...


    Calico Beans

    Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty...


    Pineapple Coleslaw

    It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


    Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches

    "MY MAMA'S sandwich filling tastes good whether you make it with ham or bologna. I loved it when I was...

    Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

    I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...


    Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil

    Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the...


    Open-Face Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    We love chicken Parmesan and thought, "Why not make it a burger?" I like to use fresh mozzarella on these....


    Berry Berry Lemonade

    We serve this refreshing tea daily on our U-pick organic blueberry farm and get rave reviews and requests for the...


    Refreshing Lemon-Lime Drink

    Here is a lighter version of the famous margarita-without the alcohol! It goes very well with Mexican dishes or as...