Memorial Day Recipes

This recipe is everything off the shelf, nothing too fancy, but wonderful and perfect for grilling. Marinate, or add sauce directly to the chicken. Send the kids to do the dishes and enjoy the evening!

Beer brats simmered in beer with onions for extra flavor are finished on the grill.

Prepared coleslaw mix tossed with a creamy, tangy poppy seed dressing.

Fast and easy, and bound to be a hit at your next cookout.

So delicious, and so picture-perfect! A must-try after berry picking.

Quick and easy potato salad recipe with a lot of old-fashioned potato salad flavor. This will become a go-to summer side dish recipe. Better if made the day before.

Refreshingly cold, classic Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!

Rich and creamy eggless ice cream loaded with sweet fresh peach purée.

Discover the technique for making deliciously crispy fried chicken!

This BBQ ribs recipe combines boiling and baking for super tender barbecue ribs.

Grilled corn on the cob is the perfect addition to every summer barbecue.

Marinate pineapple with butter, hot sauce, and honey before grilling.

Easy recipe to put together for that laid-back 'Maui Wowie' person. Great for the beach or backyard BBQ. You will be surprised by the onolicious flavor. This dish always gets the Shaka sign!

Man, when your guests bite into these at the Memorial Day cookout, they'll savor meat so tender and juicy that it slides right off the bone and gets you the respect you deserve! I have found that the major restaurant chains who make this awesome dish pre-cook their ribs SLOWLY before the quick grilling process.

This recipe from the Florida Keys has been given to almost everyone I know. It is the best marinade for chicken, and it only takes 30 minutes from prep till you can grill! It's a great blend of flavors with honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. If you have time, try marinating overnight for the fullest flavor.

This is perfect for summer. You can even buy cooked chicken if it's too hot to cook your own. This makes two large dinner portions.

This rosemary ranch chicken recipe is so delicious, tender, and juicy the chicken will melt in your mouth. Even the most picky eater will be begging for the last piece.

Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details.

Hawaiian grilled teriyaki chicken made with marinated skinless thigh meat.

This grilled tri-tip tastes gourmet but is actually very easy to make.

Best poppers you'll have off your grill! Any left over cheese mixture makes a good spread for crackers while you're waiting.

This is a favorite at potlucks and barbeques! I've often wondered if I get invited for my company or my Cola Beans! I've tried several different brands of colas, but have found that Coke® works best. I like to pre-cook the bacon about half-way so it doesn't make the beans too greasy, but it's not necessary. This recipe can also be baked in a conventional oven at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.

This unusual combination of common ingredients is fabulous! Everyone who tastes it asks me to share the recipe. You will love it and the many compliments you get--I promise!

'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed', ye shall make and enjoy this simple, tangy, delicious grilled chicken dish!