Our Favorite Memorial Day Picks - 84 recipes
Fire up the grill and get the coleslaw ready, because we've got all of your Memorial Day recipe needs covered. Browse through our huge selection of all things red-white-and-blue, grilled, fried, and all those classic American eats that are sure to make your feast a hit.
Top Recipe
American Flag Berry Pie
By carvalhohm
Details
Servings 8
Preparation time 30
Cooking time 85
- pie pastry for a double-crust pie, 9-inches
- 2 1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- additional sugar for topping the crust
Fresh berries and a flaky pie crust come together to make a delicious patriotic pie
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Classic Birds Eye Macaroni Salad
By Tabatha
Pasta salads are awesome during the hotter months of the year and the perfect potluck dish to bring to any BBQ or s...
- 1 bag Steamfresh® Mixed Vegetables, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions and cooled
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
By courtneyj87
This well-seasoned butter will douse each slightly char-grilled ear of corn with creamy and zesty flavor as it melt...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh tender herbs, finely chopped (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 8 ears corn, shucked
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Jalapeño Popper Burger
By Booper-2
Jalapeño Popper Burgers are the perfect mix of jalapeño poppers and cheeseburgers
- BURGER PATTIES:
- 16 ounces ground beef, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- JALAPEÑO POPPERS:
- 6 jalapeños, halved and seeds removed
- 2/3 cups mature cheddar, cut into sticks to fit inside jalapeños
- 12 strips bacon
- BURGER ASSEMBLY:
- 4 sesame seed buns, halved and toasted
- mayonnaise
- lettuce
- tomatoes, sliced
- onion, sliced
- cheese
Smoky BBQ Wings
By sunriseko
Smoky BBQ Wings are what you're craving
- 3.5 pounds chicken wings
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
By HyzQueen
This Southern speciality is guaranteed to always be a hit when served warm and à la mode
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches, undrained
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- milk as needed
German Potato Salad Heirloom Recipe
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Unlike a Northern German version of Hot Potato salad, with lots of sugar-- this Bavarian version is more savory, wi...
- 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 pound bacon strips
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper, approx
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Japanese rice vinegar (optional secret ingredient)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Michael Symon's Grilled Skirt Steak
By á-25089
Prepare the marinade the night before so that the flavors can soak into this grilled steak
- 1 1/2 to 2 pound skirt steak, or flank steak, hanger steak or beef heart
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Awesome Pasta Salad!
By Becky Jo
A simple but colorful pasta salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or cookouts
- 1 (16-ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 pound salami, cubed
- 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 (10-ounce) can black olives, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
7-Layer Vegetarian Greek Dip
By á-174535
Artichokes, cucumber, roasted bell peppers, hummus, pita chips, greek yogurt, and an olive-herb-lemon zest mixture ...
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or oregano
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped, about 1 large bunch
- 1/2 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, about 14 ounces
- 2 cups pita chips, crushed, plus more for serving
- 2 cups prepared hummus
- 1 cup crumbled feta, about 8 ounces
Cheater Baked Beans
By mytastytreasures
This Cheater Baked Beans recipe is perfect for an impromptu barbecue! The bacon in the recipe makes this dish a sta
- 2 (28-ounces) cans Bush's original baked beans
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon
Family Favorite Baked Beans
By msippigrl
No cookout or fish fry would be complete without baked beans as a side dish
- 2 (28-ounce) cans Bush's 'Country Style, Baked Beans with Bacon & Extra Brown Sugar, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans, drained (I used Van Camp's)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped, scant 1/2 cup
- 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, or bacon fat
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup K.C. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup (I used Hunt's)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 or 2 drops liquid smoke, optional (I used Hickory)
- 1/3 cup crisply cooked and crumbled bacon (or packaged 'Real' bacon pieces)
- Additional cooked bacon for garnish, optional
Pioneer Woman's Beef Brisket
By CutlerRealEstate
This Beef Brisket is great with mashed potatoes with the juice spooned over the top and your favorite roasted veget...
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans beef consommé
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 (10-pound) beef brisket
Banana Pudding Bark
By msippigrl
All the flavor of banana pudding in a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candy bark, and it's only 4 ingredients! Perfect t...
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 cup coarsely broken vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup dried banana slices/chips
Amish Macaroni Salad
By Renna
A summer staple that's so good, it should be made year round, not just for barbecues -This sweet and tangy, super c...
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 2 cups creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
- 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
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Pecan Praline Bark
- 2 sleeves (about 16 sheets) Honey graham crackers (I used Honey Maid brand)
- 1 cup butter, 2 sticks
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I used dark)
- 1 1/4 cups broken pecans
- 1 to 2 drops vanilla extract, optional
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Cowboy Caviar
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
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Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw
- 2 (3-ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
- 2 (8 1/2-ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix
- 1 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 cup sunflower seed
- 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
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Potato Chip Bark
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup crumbled potato chips
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
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Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe
- BRISKET:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 (2 to 2.5-pounds) fresh beef brisket, trimmed
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Hot Dogs for a Crowd Crock Pot
- 60 hot dogs
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Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
- LIME DIP:
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 package (3-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
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Puerto Rican Fried Plantains
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Bark
- 1 package chocolate candy coating (almond bark or candy melts)
- 1 bag Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (14-18 snack size cups)
- 1 to 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons shortening (if needed)
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Pressure-Cooker Kiss-the-Cook Baby...
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 to 2 racks baby back ribs, cut to fit into cooker
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 (18-ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
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Clinton Kelly's Strawberry Basil...
- 4 ounces Sauvignon blanc
- 4 medium strawberries, diced small
- 3 ounces soda water
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- Juice of half a Lime
- Straw berries, sliced for garnish
- Basil, sliced for garnish
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Kim's Coleslaw
- 1 (16-ounce) bag cabbage/coleslaw mix
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or horseradish mustard
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
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