My Favorite Roundup of Recipes for Memorial Day

May 18, 2020

Memorial Day is almost upon us, so I’m sharing today a roundup of all my favorite recipes for Memorial Day!

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Hello, friends! I love a good holiday, because not only do the holidays mean time with friends and family, but good food! Normally, y’all know the food is the key component for me. . . 😀 but this year is different. After so long in quarantine with the stay-at-home order in our state, we made the decision that we would be spending some time with our closest family members. We all have been careful in public spaces, minimizing contact with others, prioritizing hand washing and not touching our faces, and wearing masks when appropriate. But a time comes when you worry about the socialization of your six month old daughter, during this incredibly important time in her development, and that time for us was now.

I don’t write about this lightly, because I know that things have become so polarized lately – a product of our society’s behavior for at least the last decade or so. With the current outbreak, the same thing has happened: two sides, dead set on the fact that their opinion is the only one that matters. But as usual, I try to find a common ground: because safety is important, but our mental health is too. Getting the regular medical care we need is important. Keeping the economy from plunging into a depression is important. Ensuring the healthcare system is prepared should cases rise again is important. Supporting businesses of all sizes is important. And spending time with our closest loved ones, our support system, is important. The key to this? Balance.

There will come a time when each of us has to make their own decision about how they are going to live their lives moving forward, and for us, we have made one small and important step. So with that said, I want to share with you guys some of my favorite recipes for you to cook for yourself and your loved ones – either in person or virtually,,whichever is more comfortable for you right now – on this Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy!

cocktails

Blackberry Sage G+T's: Gin and tonics get a sweet upgrade with blackberries and sage simple syrup. — Blackberry Sage Gin and Tonics

This tasty bourbon cocktail features St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and rosemary, and is inspired by a Louisville restaurant cocktail! — The Fontleroy: A Bourbon Cocktail

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a tasty and refreshing cocktail that is totally color-appropriate: this rosé and grapefruit spritzer is perfect for celebrating! — Rosé and Grapefruit Spritzer

These boozy watermelon slushies are sure to please any summer loving crowd! Made with fresh watermelon and blackberries, they are filled with rosé and Aperol for a refreshing warm weather cocktail. — Boozy Blackberry Watermelon Slushies

appetizers

Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Roasted Beets and Arugula | The Charming Detroiter — Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Goat Cheese

How to Assemble the Ultimate Charcuterie | The Charming Detroiter — The Ultimate Charcuterie

Celebrate the season with my simple spring deviled eggs! These tasty bites feature all the freshest flavors and are topped with smoked salmon! — Simple Spring Deviled Eggs

These mini mushroom tarts are a show stopping hors d'oeuvre, and feature sautéed mushrooms with goat cheese mousse and balsamic glaze. — Mini Mushroom Tarts

salads

Chopped Broccoli Salad: This fresh salad features a creamy lemon poppy seed dressing, crunchy red grapes, red onion and walnuts. — Chopped Broccoli Salad with Creamy Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This recipe for grilled plums will be your new go-to summer fruit salad! It features grilled plums, creamy burrata, and a quick balsamic basil vinaigrette. — Grilled Plums with Burrata

Celebrate the summer with this simple grilled peach and arugula salad, featuring fresh burrata and a simple creamy poppy seed dressing. — Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

This sun-dried tomato orzo salad features fresh spinach, lots of salty feta and crunchy pepitas, and roasted cherry tomatoes, and is finished with a simple, homemade Italian vinaigrette. — Sun Dried Tomato Orzo Salad

entrees

These balsamic BBQ chicken skewers are kabobs filled with juicy chicken, bell peppers, and onions, and glazed with a tasty balsamic BBQ sauce. — Balsamic Roasted Chicken Skewers

A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors! — Baked Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese

These tasty ancho chili burger are paired with a macerated kale slaw and a creamy goat cheese ancho mayo! — Grilled Ancho Chili Burgers

These perfect grilled steaks are paired with a refreshing and light cherry tomato salad and a cool avocado crema - the perfect summertime meal! — Perfect Grilled Steaks with Avocado Crema

side dishes

These blistered miso green beans are paired with a spicy glaze made from white miso paste, mirin, sesame oil and rice vinegar and are topped with crushed peanuts. — Blistered Miso Green Beans

Crispy Battered Asparagus with Tangy Dijon Dipping Sauce: These lightly battered asparagus are the perfect side dish to your meal, and they are paired with a tangy dipping sauce made from Dijon and Greek yogurt! — Crispy Battered Asparagus

This recipe for oven roasted carrots will be the last one you ever need - paired with pesto made from the carrot tops and goat cheese. — Oven Roasted Carrots with Pesto and Goat Cheese

These shredded Brussel sprouts are the perfect flavor-filled side dish this fall, with bacon, walnuts, and balsamic. — Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

dessert

These simple ice cream floats are perfect for cooling down this summer! They feature a tasty berry syrup, fresh berries, and sparking aranciata. — Berry Ice Cream Floats with Sparkling Aranciata

S'mores ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer treat! Marshmallow ice cream meets chocolate chip cookies with graham cracker coating and a chocolate drizzle! — S’Mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding: A beautifully rich bread pudding recipe based on an old favorite: strawberries and cream! — Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding

These strawberry rhubarb cupcakes take the cake, and pair perfectly with vanilla almond cream frosting, fresh strawberry topping, and slivered almonds! — Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakaes

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