Memorial Day Recipes
These Memorial Day Recipes are easy and delicious, giving you time to make rounds to visit graves (my dad has a tradition of this for both traditional military but also all those who have passed) while also enjoying the family and friend cookout associated with this holiday.
Memorial Day Holiday Cooking - A way to celebrate life and remember those that passed in service to our country. Some times we get ahead of ourselves and think everything's just about food :)
Check out these Memorial Day Recipes That Travel Well
These Memorial Day recipes are made to travel well. They aren't liquidy and won't spill on your way to the party. They are also served cold and most can also be made ahead of time.
- Easy Green Beans with Lemon And Dill
- Pork Carnitas
- Corn and Edamame Succotash
- Cold Chicken Salad
- Lemon Dill Orzo Salad
Memorial Day Weekend Recipes That Can Be Made Ahead
It's nice to have recipes and food made before the rush of a big party or event. Make these Memorial Day recipes in advance and avoid a big blow out on party day. These recipes also generally travel well too - bonus!
- Simple and Easy Coleslaw
- Potato and Egg Salad
- Quick Pickled Shrimp - You will love this!!
- Cucumber and Dill Salad
- Oven Roasted Golden Beets
No Grilling - Oven Baked Rib Recipes
Not to poo-poo grilling, but I don't do a lot of it. So here you'll find lots of no grill oven baked rib recipes. Ribs are the backbone (haha - ok there the ribs) of any summer party.
- Oven baked St. Louis BBQ Ribs
- Baked Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs
- BBQ baked Baby Back Ribs
- Easy oven Baked BBQ Short Ribs
- Simple Baked Beef Back Ribs
Check out some of my favorite Memorial Day appetizer recipes:
- Baked Thai Inspired Chicken Drumsticks - cilantro, garlic, soy sauce
- Easy Pimento Cheese - Southern delight and completely surprisingly addicting.
- Salami, Arugula, Cornichon "Bombs" - Cute little pickles wrapped in salami. Super easy.
- Deviled Eggs w/ Chow Chow - Chow chow is really any pickled veggie. Don't like it? Leave it off.
