Memorial Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, enjoying the warm weather and delicious food. From classic barbecue favorites to refreshing salads and sweet desserts, there are countless dishes that can make your celebration memorable. Here are 50 fantastic recipes that will help you create a festive atmosphere and honor the spirit of the holiday.
Pasta Salad Skewers
Pasta Salad Skewers combine all the flavors of your favorite pasta salad into a fun and easy-to-eat appetizer or side dish. They can be prepared in advance and are perfect for serving a group, with no need for utensils.
Blue Cheese Sauce
This blue cheese sauce is quick and easy to make, taking less than 5 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients. It's packed with blue cheese flavor and goes great with salads, meats, and anything Buffalo-style.
Summer Berry Gino
This berry bake is a simple dessert packed with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, all topped with white chocolate. It's great for dinner parties and can be made ahead of time, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
These homemade Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With soft vanilla cupcakes, creamy frosting, and a tasty strawberry crunch topping, they offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Grilled Salmon with Sour Cream
This salmon dish is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, yet it feels like something you'd get at a nice restaurant. The easy sour cream and thyme sauce comes together in about a minute, making this a simple and tasty dinner option.
Caprese Pasta Salad
This summer salad is simple to make and packed with fresh ingredients. The tangy balsamic dressing brings together juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and soft pasta, making it a great side for any potluck or BBQ.
Grilled Halloumi & Peaches
This salad is a fresh and healthy option for spring and summer. Grilled Halloumi cheese becomes crispy and gooey, pairing perfectly with sweet charred peaches, spicy jalapeños, and a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette, making it a great choice for any meal.
Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins
These Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are a great treat that combines sweet and tart flavors. They only take 10 minutes to prepare and come out moist and tasty, topped with melted white chocolate.
Balsamic Marinated Chicken
Enjoy tender and tasty Balsamic Marinated Chicken that’s simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight meals. It works well in a delicious chicken salad or as a main dish alongside your favorite sides, and you can grill, bake, or air fry it.
S'Mores Cupcakes
A graham cracker crust sits beneath a rich chocolate cake that's simple enough to mix by hand in a bowl. Topping it all off is a light and fluffy homemade marshmallow frosting.
Bourbon Cherry Cheesecake in a Jar
These no-bake cheesecakes are a delicious and easy dessert that you can take to a picnic or BBQ. Just a heads up, they're meant for adults!
4th of July Brownie Cupcakes
These 4th of July Brownies are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day. With their rich chocolate flavor and colorful red, white, and blue frosting, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone.
Instant Pot Creamed Corn
In just three minutes, you can have a side dish that everyone in the family will love. This quick recipe is perfect for busy days when you want something tasty without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
French Potato Salad
This easy homemade potato salad is a great side dish for your Memorial Day weekend. It's creamy without using mayo, eggs, or dairy, thanks to a simple Dijon mustard dressing, making it vegan and gluten-free.
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled chicken drumsticks are a great choice for your next meal. These flavorful and smoky chicken legs are healthy, easy to prepare, and sure to please everyone at the table.
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
These summer cupcakes are a hit with everyone, from kids to adults. They’re simple to whip up using vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, and you can have them ready in under an hour.
Buffalo Ranch
This spicy ranch dip is great for wings, fries, and burgers, adding a nice kick to your meal. It also works well as a dressing when you want to spice up your salad.
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
This Lemon Chicken Marinade is quick and easy to whip up using simple, healthy ingredients. Perfect for grilling, pan frying, or baking, it keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor with olive oil, lemon, and basil.
2-minute BBQ Sauce
This BBQ sauce is quick and easy to whip up with just 5 ingredients in 2 minutes. It has a nice balance of spice and sweetness, making it great for burgers or as a dip for chicken tenders.
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a quick and easy side that pairs well with steak, barbecue, or buffalo dishes. Packed with blue cheese flavor and balanced seasoning, this coleslaw is sure to become a favorite.
Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp
Blueberry rhubarb crisp is filled with sweet fruit and is simple to prepare, making it a great dessert for spring and summer gatherings. It's a delightful way to enjoy fresh flavors with family.
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
These Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes turn a simple boxed cake mix into something special. They capture the classic flavors of the dessert in perfectly portioned treats.
Cajun Chicken Foil Packs
Foil packets are a simple way to enjoy grilled chicken thighs with sliced peppers and onions, all seasoned with Cajun spices. This meal is quick to prepare and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These crispy potatoes are a great side dish for hearty meals. Seasoned well with salt, they remind you of the traditional Canarian potatoes known as "Papas Arrugadas."
Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Apples And Sage
This easy grilled pork tenderloin is perfect for your Memorial Day weekend. It’s served with delicious grilled apple slices and fresh sage for a tasty meal.
Lemon Blueberry Tart
This Lemon blueberry tart is a delightful French dessert that combines refreshing flavors with a simple yet elegant look. It features a buttery shortcrust filled with zesty lemon curd, topped with blueberry whipped ganache and fresh blueberries.
Mango and Grilled Shrimp
This dish features juicy, flavorful ingredients with a hint of Asian spice, complemented by sweet mangos and crunchy crackers. It's a simple and tasty option that's great for summer gatherings.
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish that's easy to love. It's made with fresh chicken marinated in a mix of oil and spices, then grilled on skewers until it's just right.
Flat Iron Steak with Creamy Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This flat iron steak is packed with flavor and perfect for grilling. It’s topped with a creamy and spicy Peruvian green sauce called Aji Verde that adds a tasty kick.
Easy Six Ingredient Dinner Rolls
These simple dinner rolls are a great side for any meal. They are vegan and have a rich, buttery taste with a soft texture that everyone will enjoy.
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken is simple to make and packed with flavor from a tasty marinade. This juicy chicken is perfect for serving in a variety of meals.
Roasted Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Roasted Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles use the freshest strawberries of the season, roasted to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor. These popsicles are simple to make, tasty, and a healthier treat for warm days.
Umami Burgers
This recipe features juicy burgers made from a mix of ground beef and pork, giving them a rich flavor. Seasoned with miso and other spices, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your Memorial Day gathering.
Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart
This Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart combines smooth, rich chocolate ganache with the bright, tangy flavor of passion fruit curd. The combination of chocolate and passion fruit is a delightful surprise that you won't want to miss.
Chocolate Walnut Brownies
These brownies are quick to make and ready in just 35 minutes, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. With a mix of sweet and salty flavors, crunchy and chewy textures, and a fudgy center, they’re a hit with everyone.
Arancini
These fried risotto balls are the ultimate fancy comfort food.
Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese is simple to prepare and only takes about 55 minutes from start to finish. With a mix of Cheddar and Gruyere, this dish is loaded with cheesy goodness and flavor.
Mexican Chicken Marinade
This chicken marinade is full of bold Mexican flavors and is easy to whip up for your meal. With its mix of spices and citrus, it turns your chicken into a delicious dish perfect for any occasion.
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Smoky grilled chicken skewers are packed with flavor from a marinade of ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce, topped off with a sweet coconut glaze. Paired with a simple peanut sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ezme
This classic Turkish sauce is quick to prepare and works well as part of a meze platter or simply with some good bread for dipping. It's a tasty addition to any meal and perfect for sharing.
S'Mores Casserole
S'mores Casserole is an easy way to enjoy a classic camping dessert right at home. It's baked in a dish, making it great for serving a group, and you can use graham crackers or digestive biscuits along with your favorite milk chocolate.
Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese
Lemon and feta cheese go perfectly together. This combination adds a fresh and tangy flavor that brightens up any dish.
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Air Fryer Steak Fries are a simple and quick side dish that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. These fries come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a great addition to any meal.
Avocado Mango Salad
This sauce is perfect for salmon tacos and goes well with just about any grilled meat. It's a great addition to your Memorial Day weekend meals.
Grilled Rosemary Shrimp
Grilled rosemary shrimp are simple to prepare and full of delicious flavor. This dish is perfect for a fun gathering or a relaxing meal.
Copycat Chiavetta's Marinade
Chiavetta’s chicken marinade is a beloved recipe from Buffalo, New York that results in tender and juicy chicken. It uses common ingredients you likely already have at home.
Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad combines sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that go well with any protein. It's especially great alongside salmon or steak.
Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
Fresh peaches are combined with a hint of spice and baked under sweet, flaky biscuits. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is perfect for a warm day.
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
This is a great summer dish that pairs well with grilled meats, chicken, or fish. It's a simple and delicious option for your Memorial Day weekend.
Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino
Gino is a popular Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit smothered in white chocolate. It’s quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and works well for dinner parties, using fruits like bananas, kiwis, raspberries, and passion fruit, or whatever you have on hand.
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