Memorial Day Weekend Recipe Ideas
A time to honor the country’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day weekend is often observed in the company of family and friends. If you’re planning to gather with loved ones during this holiday weekend and are in need of a special dish to share, my team and I gathered some popular recipes that shine this time of year. Think fresh fruit pies and cobblers, cool ice cream treats, toasty s’mores rice krispie treats, and savory dishes featuring the season’s best produce. What are you most looking forward to making this upcoming season? I anxiously await the summer months each year for their abundance of colorful fruits. You know those gorgeous bright red containers of strawberries that finally arrive in the grocery stores and farmers’ markets? I plan on picking up a few to make these strawberry shortcake cupcakes. They’re like traditional strawberry shortcake, but in cupcake form. Real strawberry goodness in each bite—literally! How about dinner? When I’m not using up my berries in a dessert, I love making this fresh berry quinoa salad. If you’re in charge of the grill, try my recipes for jalapeño turkey burgers, caprese pesto chicken burgers, and black bean burgers (loved dearly by non-meat eaters and meat eaters alike!). Creamy chicken pasta salad is endlessly customizable and feeds a crowd. And my cold veggie pizza makes a fantastic appetizer or side. You’ll enjoy this easy honey chipotle salmon, too. Whether you’re making dessert, dinner, or a side, everyone can appreciate the effort that goes into something homemade. I hope you find a new recipe to love from the list below. Be sure to let my team and me know what you try!
30 Memorial Day Recipes
And finally, let me leave you with a fresh take on an old favorite! Have you tried my fruit pizza recipe before? It’s a summertime staple and would be the perfect addition to your Memorial Day weekend plans. The recipe below uses the same sugar cookie crust but finishes with a lovely lemon cream cheese frosting, your favorite assortment of fresh berries, and an optional glaze. This is always a crowd pleaser!
