Memorial Day Recipes

Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw. It's perfect for a summer get-together.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...

These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.

Halibut fish tacos—sitting atop lettuce and tortillas and dressed with mango salsa—make a warm-weather meal that's quick, colorful and full...

I picked up this dish a couple of years ago, and really like the mint and fruit combo. Cilantro is...

When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas...

Made with crisp apples, broccoli florets, dried fruits and crumbled bacon, this broccoli apple salad is as colorful as it...

This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...

For a savory-sweet barbecue side that's popular with a crowd, you want Boston baked beans. This recipe is tangy and...

Next time you're looking for a fun dish for a barbecue or an easy dessert for a gathering, this marshmallow...

Especially refreshing during the summer months, this dessert lets fresh fruit shine. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia

We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic!...

As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love...

This strawberry poke cake is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a spring afternoon or summer night.

This succotash recipe has everything that makes Southern cooking irresistible: ham hocks, beans, vegetables and herbs. It's easily customizable too,...

You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty...

When you bring sweet and tangy cowboy beans to share, you'll be the hit of the barbecue!

This creamy red potato salad recipe is a classic for cookouts, potlucks and any festive get-togethers.

Forget cherry pie, cherry barbecue sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and it goes beautifully...

My mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves,...

A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can't get enough...

This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...

This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it,...

Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...

This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers.—Suzette Pruit, Houston,...

A rich layer of sweetened cream cheese under a glazed strawberry topping makes this strawberry cream cheese pie a standout...

When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the...

I got this recipe from a friend a few years ago. Perfect for relaxed get-togethers. it’s even better if you...

Breakfast is my husband's favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia...