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Memorial Day is almost here. It’s time to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Here are 21 Memorial Day Menu Ideas to help you celebrate this May holiday. And while we’re all celebrating our freedoms, lets be sure to thank a Veteran for his or her service to our Country.
When planning an outdoor event, you’ll want to make things simple with disposable plates and colorful paper napkins. Jazz things up with cotton tablecloths and wildflowers in glass jars. You might also consider buying outdoor serving ware such as a large drinking container or service utility caddies.
A Few Outdoor Serving Ware Ideas
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Memorial Day has always been a time when our family gets together for an evening dinner, either a barbecue or a wiener roast–an activity that is dear to our hearts! But even if it’s cooking hotdogs on a stick, there is always room on the plate for your favorite salad or side dish. See below for some of our favorite grilled entrées.
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Sourdough Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Grilled hamburgers with Sourdough Whole Wheat Buns. I love serving grilled burgers on homemade buns that are sturdy and delicious. No more buns that fall apart in your hands when you're eating.
We love BBQ Baby Back Ribs. They are so tender and delicious. The seasoning for these ribs are just right. A little savory spice. A little sweetness. And baking in the oven for 3-4 hours guarantees a tender, juicy meat, finished off on the grill for that wonderful black char we love.
Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs are a perfect choice for summer grilling. Very easy and quick to make for a weeknight dinner. They are tender and delicious, with a light honey sweetness and a little tang from the soy sauce.
If you're expecting a large gathering, you might want to consider buying a whole pork loin and slicing thick chops. These are easy to make and taste wonderful.
I love serving appetizes, and summer is the time to do so, when everyone is gathered outside waiting for the food to finish on the grill. Fresh, cool dips with salty chips or crackers are perfect for such occasions. Plus, you can make a little or a lot, depending on the size of your festivity.
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Easy Corn Dip
This dip goes great with corn chips or even lime-flavored corn chips. It's so easy to make and so yummy! Our family loves this dip.
This recipe is one of the easiest hummus recipes I’ve made. And it’s so delicious. I could eat it every day, or almost every day. It's perfect for a gathering of friends or family.
As mentioned earlier, salads and side dishes go with grilled dinners, backyard barbecues, or a wiener roast. Be sure to use divided plates that will keep juices from mixing into other foods. And disposable is the answer for quick and easy clean-up.
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Grandma’s Coleslaw
Slaw goes best with barbecue, so if that's on your menu, be sure to include some cabbage!
Cheesy Corn and Macaroni Casserole is a favorite recipe on my husband's side of our family. It’s quite nice for church dinners or family gatherings and is a perfect choice for your next picnic, barbecue, or even a holiday dinner.
It’s May so that means strawberries are in season. As are blueberries and tart cherries. Don’t forget about one of my favorite spring fruits (or is it a vegetable) RHUBARB! Be sure to end your festivities with a wonderful fruity dessert. Here are some of my picnic and barbecue favorites!
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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Whether you prefer shortcake or angel food cake, be sure to include this dessert on your menu. There's nothing quite better than fresh strawberries in May!
This is a delicious dessert to make for your family this spring. Filled with fresh or frozen strawberries, rhubarb, and apples, then topped with a cinnamon oat crumble, it’s warm, sweet, and delightful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
When I was a girl, my mom made Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie from the rhubarb she grew in her garden. It was green, very sweet, very juicy, and so delicious. Paired with her flaky pie dough, it was always a hit. And still is today. My daughters request it every spring.
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Interesting choices! I like the whole wheat onion hamburger buns.
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