Yes, Memorial Day is tomorrow and that means it’s summer BBQ time!! YEAHH! Granted, it snowed here on Friday, but I’m a hoping and a prayin’ that the forecast is right and sixty degree weather will prevail for the remainder of the week. Surely most of you don’t live in a town where it snows till June. My fingers are crossed because today I am sharing a BUNCH of my favorite warm weather recipes, aka Memorial Day recipes, but equally perfect for all your upcoming summer parties. The list is a little long, so let’s get right down to it. Mmm, k? Cool! ?
Appetizers + Sides…aka everything you need to have a KILLER party!
A KILLER Summer Cheeseboard Roasted Beet Hummus The New Crudite Platter Antipasta Platter Grilled Caprese Toast with Burrata + Avocado Grilled Brie with Blackberry Basil Smash Salsa + Grilled Bread Caramelized Corn and Heirloom Tomato Galette Quick Balsamic Fig and Roasted Tomato and Burrata Tarts Tomato, Salami and Chunky-Arugula Basil Pesto Bruschetta Skinny Greek Feta Fries Summer Fruit Salsa Hummus Cheesy Miso Caramelized Corn and Pineapple Chile Dip Hummus Board Guacamole with Fried Plantain Chips
Salads…cause tis the season!
Loaded Greek Quinoa Salad Basil Goat Cheese Pasta Salad Avocado Spring Rolls Rainbow Veggie Pad Thai Noodles Panzanella Style Caprese Asparagus Salad The Mean Green Detox Salad Grilled Potato Salad Fresh Basil Salad with Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Everything But the Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad Very Berry Dream Salad
Mains…saucy, grilled, hearty summer classics!
Southwest BBQ Pork Sliders Cedar Plank Salmon with Watermelon Feta Salsa Honey BBQ Chicken and Charred Corn Polenta Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas Blackened Salmon Burgers Chicken Shawarma Naan Salad with Sweet Potato Fries Skillet Grilled Seafood and Chorizo Paella Hawaiian BBQ Dog with Mango, Chili, Pineapple and Lime Relish Brie Stuffed Burgers with Sweet Chili Corn Salsa Sunflower Seed Veggie Burgers with Grilled Halloumi + Curried Tahini Sauce Crockpot Grilled Fiery Habanero Apricot BBQ Ribs Grilled Clams with Charred Jalapeno Basil Butter Grilled Shrimp Tacos Cedar Plank Grilled Sesame Salmon with Kimchi Miso Butter and Grilled Tomatoes Coconut Honey Lime Filipino Chicken Adobo Skewers
Desserts…bring on the ice cream, cookies, pies and berries!
Salted Pretzel Nutella Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Very Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pavlova Jars Rocky Road Pudding Parfaits Strawberry Rhubarb with Honey Butter Biscuits Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Coconut Eton Mess Cakes with Whipped Ricotta Cream Salted Pretzels Nutella Fudge Milkshake with Malted Milk Whipped Cream Mini Bourbon Caramelized Peach Baked Alaska with Butter Pecan Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed Waffle and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches Chocolate Fudge and Coconut Pudding Macaroon Pie Hibiscus Cherry and Ginger Beer Iced Cream Floats Honey Butter Stone Fruit and Blackberry Meringue Tart Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Espresso S’more No Churn Ice Cream 5 Ways Sweet Blueberry Buttermilk Pies Pistachio Mint Chip Ice Cream Watermelon Popsicles
Drinks…cause it is summertime!
Kombucha Mojitos Watermelon Cucumber Margaritas Strawberry Chamomile Paloma Rose Lemon Spritzer Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Peach Arnold Palmer Lavender Basil Lemonade Pineapple Lime Chelada Hibiscus, Basil and Honey Sweet Iced Tea
OKok and DONE. I know, lots and lots of good food, right? You ready for tomorrow or what? Clearly I am. I hope you all have the BEST Memorial Day, and I’ll see ya guys back on Tuesday!! ? ?
