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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    Homemade Lemonade

    Club soda gives a little fizz to this refreshing sweet-tart beverage. —Becky Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Asian Slaw

    Here's an Asian slaw recipe without all the greasy mayonnaise. It's well-liked by the people who've tried it. A bit...


    Creamy Strawberry Salad Dressing

    My family can't resist a sweet spinach and strawberry salad topped with this lovely dressing. Every bite smacks of summer.


    Radish Potato Salad

    This potato salad is well coated with a creamy dill dressing. This summery salad, made with radish slices and chopped...


    Strawberry Cookies

    My family finds these fruity cookies to be a light treat in summer. I sometimes use lemon cake mix in...


    Marinated Pork Chops

    I make these tasty loin chops all the time and my family never tires of them. I whip up this...


    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs

    I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...


    Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops

    Living in Texas, where summers get warm, I do a lot of cooking on the grill. I think you'll enjoy...

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Sour cream makes these grilled hamburgers delightfully moist, and thyme and black pepper give them zip. These sandwiches are a...


    BLT Tortillas

    I first sampled these BLT wraps at a bridal luncheon years ago. Now I frequently make them for our weekly...


    Banana Boats

    Banana boats are an epic dessert for any kind of outdoor cooking. They’re easy, memory-making and so customizable that they...


    Freeze Ahead Peach Pie Filling

    To make peach pie even during the winter, I use this simple recipe. It also makes it easier when I...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...



    Tropical Island Chicken

    The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party....


    Tomato-Onion Phyllo Pizza

    With a delicate crust and lots of lovely tomatoes on top, this dish is a special one to serve to...


    Pretzel Dessert

    Preparing this delicious cherry pretzel dessert recipe requires no baking, and the payoff is a subtly sweet and salty dessert...

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    Watermelon Cake

    No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping...


    How to Make Sweet and Sour Slaw

    This sweet and sour coleslaw is quick, easy and packed with veggies. It’s cool, crisp and perfect for barbecues or...


    Grilled Rosemary Pork Roast

    When the family's coming or we're expecting guests for dinner, I often serve this flavorful grilled pork roast—and it's always...


    Lime Muffins

    I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I'm always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are...


    Frosty Watermelon Ice

    Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...


    Cookout Caramel S’mores

    Easy delectable treats make a playful finish to an informal meal. Toasting the marshmallows extends our after-dinner time together, giving...

    Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

    In Lyons, Georgia, Suzanne McKinley relies on convenient canned blueberry pie filling and a prepared graham cracker crust to assemble...


    Pesto-Corn Grilled Peppers

    We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn...


    Simmered Smoked Links

    No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They are so effortless to prepare, and...


    Chocolate Sauce Brownies

    These moist cake-like brownies are loaded with crunchy nuts and topped with sweet frosting. If you don't have leftover chocolate...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    You can make a batch of chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats in a matter of minutes with just a...


    Angel Hair Pasta Salad

    This is a refreshing angel hair pasta salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get...