Memorial Day Recipes

Kick off summer with our Memorial Day recipes and potluck ideas. We’ve got grilling recipes, main dishes, appetizers and more to make the ultimate party menu.

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    Grilled Chicken Legs

    8 reviews

    Why aren't chicken legs always the star of the grill? They're way juicier than breasts, and with the right marinade...


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    Succotash

    6 reviews

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


    Strawberry Arugula Salad

    2 reviews

    Strawberry arugula salad uses an unexpected blending of ingredients to yield a wonderfully tasty side dish. Or go ahead, make...


    Autumn Pepper Relish

    1 review

    This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...


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    Grilled Pork Chops

    39 reviews

    Soaked in brine and rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, these grilled pork chops burst with flavor.


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    Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    4 reviews

    Our easy buffalo chicken sliders are made in a slow cooker with minimal ingredients. It's a perfect recipe for gatherings...


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    Fresh Cherry Pie

    20 reviews

    If you're looking to learn how to make a cherry pie, this recipe is the place to start. This ruby-red...


    Marinated Cucumbers

    9 reviews

    Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for...

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    BLT Macaroni Salad

    60 reviews

    Our BLT pasta salad will get everyone's attention at your next cookout or backyard barbecue. It brings the classic combination...


    Dill Pickles

    5 reviews

    Dill pickles are a snap to make at home—pun intended! Fresh cucumbers, garlic and dill are soaked overnight in an...


    Cherry Cobbler Bars

    10 reviews

    Craving an oven-fresh fruit cobbler? This cheery twist on the classic treat is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. The...


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    Red Potato Salad

    14 reviews

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


    Halibut Fish Tacos

    11 reviews

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


    Blackberry-Orange Cake

    20 reviews

    My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...


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    Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake

    16 reviews

    With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We...


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    Glazed Spatchcocked Chicken

    4 reviews

    A few pantry items, such as mustard and preserves, inspired this recipe. And since then it has been the successful...


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    Lemon Raspberry Cake

    28 reviews

    This lemon raspberry cake is rich, tender and full of lemon and raspberry flavors. If you like lemon and raspberry,...

    Strawberry Glaze Pie

    11 reviews

    Turn a bumper crop of strawberries into a masterpiece of a spring and summer pie. This strawberry glaze pie showcases...


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    Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

    7 reviews

    An easy and delicious recipe for strawberry shortcake puffs made with store-bought puff pastry dough, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.


    Sausage and Kraut Buns

    2 reviews

    This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in trouble if I show up...


    Blackberry-Topped Sponge Cakes

    The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food,...


    Cauliflower Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    What is cauliflower potato salad? Well, it's just like regular potato salad, except cauliflower replaces the potatoes for a lighter...


    Beer Brat Chili

    20 reviews

    My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...

    Cherry Barbecue Sauce

    13 reviews

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


    Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle

    10 reviews

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


    Southern Coleslaw

    13 reviews

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


    Grilled Mahi Mahi

    8 reviews

    Instead of grilling the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! —Taste of...


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    Strawberry Jell-O Pie

    45 reviews

    Strawberry Jell-O pie is a refreshing, make-ahead dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Ripe strawberries are mixed into strawberry-flavored...


    Roasted Red Potato Salad

    17 reviews

    I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of...