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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    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


    Firecracker Shrimp

    3 reviews

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


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    Fruit Tart

    28 reviews

    It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...


    Strawberry Floats

    4 reviews

    Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...


    Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Chicken Wings

    32 reviews

    I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these sweet and sour chicken wings a few hours ahead...


    Caramel Apple Tartlets

    16 reviews

    Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. In fact, you’ll...


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops

    4 reviews

    These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan,...


    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...

    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...


    Orange Lemonade

    11 reviews

    It doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra...


    Minted Fruit Salad

    1 review

    Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to...


    Barbecue Baked Beans

    26 reviews

    These barbecue baked beans are a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, with a touch of sweetness too. Try this...


    Strawberry-Basil Mocktail

    This flavorful strawberry-basil mocktail is perfect for a party. Whether it's January or June, there's always a place for a...


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...


    BLT Bites

    109 reviews

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

    Greek Pita Spread

    5 reviews

    I first tried this at a family gathering and was blown away! I have since made it for my co-workers,...


    Grilled Potato Fans with Onions

    6 reviews

    Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato “fans” are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory...


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    Grilled Shrimp

    23 reviews

    These buttery grilled shrimp are so good you'll want to eat them all summer long! Learn how to grill shrimp...


    Sour Cream Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    Our beloved sour cream potato salad recipe employs Italian dressing and horseradish to make it a tangy, zippy version of...


    Frito Corn Salad

    10 reviews

    Frito corn salad is bursting with flavor and texture.


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    Bratwurst Supper

    22 reviews

    Here’s a fun way to cook your bratwurst on the grill. You don’t even have to turn the sausages. Seal...

    Taco Pinwheels

    19 reviews

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


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    Pound Cake

    9 reviews

    Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...


    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

    31 reviews

    Blueberries? Love them. Blueberry cheesecake? Even better. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream? Now you’re talking!


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    BLT Dip

    76 reviews

    This BLT dip has you covered when you need an appetizer that’s sure to please.


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    Top 9 Patriotic Desserts

    Show off your stripes with these patriotic desserts! From star-spangled cupcakes to a red, white and blue trifle,...


    Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Let’s Settle It!

    The good folks at Merriam-Webster say that the all-American hot dog is a sandwich—but they're just about the only ones.