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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    Rocky Road Brownies

    "Anyone who likes rocky road ice cream will like these moist, fudgy brownies loaded with goodies," relates Rita Lenes of...


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    Chocolate Peanut Treats

    When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the...


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    Jalapeno Poppers

    This jalapeno popper recipe is just what you need when there's a game on or company coming. They're quick and...


    Red Potato Skewers

    As a busy mother of three boys, I love to find good grilling recipes that my husband can use. A...


    Apple Cinnamon Turnovers

    I uses refrigerated biscuits to assemble these turnovers in a jiffy. They also have a easy filling made with chopped...


    Cola Burgers

    A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite....


    Curried Pineapple Rice

    Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple...


    Fresh Lemonade Syrup

    "This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her...

    Strawberry Syrup

    "This pretty berry-flavored syrup is scrumptious, especially on homemade waffles," writes Sarah Carpenter of Trumansburg, New York. "Since I began...


    Mustard Potato Salad

    This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor....


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    Cream Puffs

    Filled sky-high with mounds of homemade whipped cream and dusted with confectioners' sugar, these light and airy cream puffs taste...


    Smoky Beans

    These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! —Pat...


    Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad

    Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...


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    Blueberry Pie Recipe

    This blueberry pie recipe puts that bounty of farmers market berries to proper use. All their juicy, summery goodness shines...


    Angel Berry Tunnel Cake

    This tasty cake is a light favorite for summer. To save time, I rely on a purchased angel food cake...


    Frozen Hawaiian Pie

    Cool summer pies are one of Mom's specialties. This version offers pineapple, maraschino cherries and walnuts that are folded into...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

    For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can't be beat! Layers of rich pound cake,...

    Rhubarb Pudding Dessert

    Of the many recipes I've tried with rhubarb as the main ingredient, this is the one my family thinks is...


    Lemon Blueberry Pie

    "When blueberries are ripe, I find every way possible to enjoy them," notes Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her tart...


    Southern Vinegar Slaw

    This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when...


    Crunchy Spinach Salad

    A fresh salad is the perfect complement to any summer meal, like my grilled ribeye steaks. This salad, with its...


    Cheeseburger Bites

    This is a recipe from my mother. I like to make up a batch or two and store in the...


    BLT Bites

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

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    Aunt Frances’ Lemonade

    My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in...


    Moroccan Beef Kabobs

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    My grandmother's homemade marinade adds tang and tenderness to these beefy kabobs. Her blend of herbs and spices punches up...


    Berry Tarts

    7 reviews

    When you need a recipe to feed a crowd, these mixed berry tarts have a butter crusty and burst with...