Our Favorite Memorial Day Picks - 84 recipes
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Creamy Potato Salad
By hanley89
Classic potato salad recipe that is perfect for picnics, barbecues or any time!
- 3 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cooked crispy thick cut, bacon, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped, or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground mustard
Grilled Fresh Figs, Brie & Prosciutto
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The sweetness of the fresh figs, with cream brie and the saltiness of the prosciutto works in harmony that deliver...
- Fresh figs, cut in half
- Brie, cut into small squares
- Prosciutto
- Skewers
Cole Slaw with Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
When the weather warms up, it's time to pull out the grill and have a cookout
- SALAD:
- 4 cups cabbage, sliced about 1 cup per person
- 2 cups carrots, shredded
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Sparkling Mango Strawberry Sangria
By garciamoss
Serve these delicious, light, and refreshing sparkling sangria in a large Boudreaux glass with ice
- SANGRIA:
- 1 bottle sparkling wine, chilled
- 1/2 cup orange liquor
- 1/2 cup lime-flavored vodka
- 1 1/4 cup fresh mango & strawberry purée
- 6 ounces fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup plus 2 tablespoons or to taste
- 2 cinnamon sticks for garnish
- mango diamond chunks for garnish
- fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
- orange slices for garnish
- lemon slices for garnish
- fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- MANGO & STRAWBERRY PURÉE:
- 6 large strawberries
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 3/4 cup strained mango purée
Easy Country-Style BBQ Ribs
By kimvess
Finger licking good... Easy Country-Style BBQ Ribs!
- DRY RUB:
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked is great)
- RIBS:
- 4 pounds country style pork ribs
- 3 cups ketchup
- 1 1/2 cups beer
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Maple-Dijon Baked Beans
By á-81356
Canned Great Northern beans are doctored up with some Dijon mustard, molasses and maple syrup to make them a little...
- 3 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1/8 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons (each) sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Roast Beef Summer Rolls
By á-174535
These Vietnamese summer rolls filled with roast beef from the deli and an assortment of crisp vegetables for a ligh...
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Thai green curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 0.5-pounds rare deli roast beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 24 6-inch round rice paper wrappers, plus more in case of breakage
Pinto Beans Cowgirl Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
While I keep canned beans in my pantry for emergencies, I much prefer to soak and cook my own beans
- 4 cups pinto beans (soaked in water, overnight)
- 4 slices of thick cut bacon (or ham hock, or salt pork or ham)
- 1 hamhock, optional (I had one in the freezer, so I added with bacon...we love the flavor)
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (this is my own personal touch)
- 1 to 2 onions, finely chopped (I love them, so in they went)
- Seasonings (after beans cooked, and to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
- Dash of hot sauce (we love it)
- 1 tablespoon cumin, optional (I love it, so I added that)
Root Beer Baked Beans with Bacon
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
From "Cuisine At Home Magazine" With smoky bacon, sweet root beer, and a buttery bread crumb topping, everyone’s ...
- BEANS:
- 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
- SWEAT:
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- DEGLAZE:
- 2 cups root beer
- 2 cans pinto beans (15-ounces each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can tomato purée (10.75-ounces)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons each, Worcestershire sauce and cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon each, Tabasco sauce, root beer extract, and kosher salt
- TOPPING, PULSE:
- 3 slices white bread, buttered
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Grand Old Flag Cake
By á-175897
Celebrate the Fourth of July or any patriotic holiday in style with a Grand Old Flag Cake! Grab the kids to lend yo...
- CAKE:
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 1/2 pints raspberries
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Onion Blue Cheese Sauce from The Pioneer Woman Cooks
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe is on the Pioneer Woman's blog, but these photos are my own
- 2 whole ribeye steaks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 whole large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Stuffed Garlic Bread
By BobN
Garlic bread stuffed with spinach artichoke dip -- a perfect appetizer, or side for an Italian meal
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to top
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley, torn, to top
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