Memorial Day Recipes

Find more than 400 recipes for burgers, steaks, potato salad, and more, perfect for Memorial Day picnics and barbeques.

Staff Picks

Marinated Greek Chicken Kabobs

Rating: 4.41 stars
205
This is a chicken kabob recipe that I would love to share! Plan to marinate for 3 hours. Serve with Greek rice!
By katplusgoll

Steve's Bodacious Barbecue Ribs

Rating: 4.55 stars
22
These make real mouth-watering 'Pig-cicles'! They take a while to cook, and when you eat them, you'll have pork fat smeared from ear to ear! Mmm! Mmm! I like to smoke with hickory wood, but any of your favorite will suffice.
By STEVEC2

Best Hamburger Ever

Rating: 4.2 stars
558
These burgers are the best on the grill in the summertime. Jam-packed with all kinds of stuff, and no tasteless bread crumbs!
By UNIVSTUDENT

Beaumont Ranch Potato Salad

Rating: 4.59 stars
63
I have kept this recipe a ranch secret, but I have decided to share it. This is my variation of a French classic garlic potato salad. It is different than the dish that inspired it, but very good and easy as well.
By ranch_maven

Awesome Pasta Salad

Rating: 4.63 stars
508
This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.
By Irlandes

Amazing Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Rating: 4.75 stars
212
This is an amazing spicy grilled shrimp recipe. It has become my family's new favorite.
By Pat Rota

American Flag Cake

Rating: 4.17 stars
55
Unfurl the red, white, and blue with this beautiful, easy, and patriotic flag cake perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any favorite occasion. Assemble and frost the pretty cake and wait for the oohs and ahhs!
By Allrecipes

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

Rating: 4.53 stars
2069
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
By cmccreight

Classic Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.46 stars
2054
This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.
By Graden

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Rating: 4.49 stars
957
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.
By jewellkay

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Rating: 4.7 stars
2914
I've been experimenting with cobbler for some time and this recipe is the final result. Loved by all. Use fresh Georgia peaches, of course!
By aeposey

Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

Rating: 4.65 stars
263
My dad gave me this recipe, and every time I make it I have people begging me for the recipe.
By berly15216
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Inspiration and Ideas

A Day's Worth of Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day

A Day's Worth of Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day
These recipes offer a patriotic way to start the day, and they keep that theme going strong with lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes that stay true to the red, white, and blue.
Memorial Day Brunch Ideas

Memorial Day Brunch Ideas
Because the day doesn't have to be all about the barbeque.
Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake
Rating: Unrated
160
Memorial Day Recipes You Can Make in Your 9x13 Dish

Memorial Day Recipes You Can Make in Your 9x13 Dish
Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken

Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken
Rating: Unrated
722
Memorial Day Cakes

Memorial Day Cakes

Grilled Pineapple

Rating: 4.62 stars
166

These are SO easy and really good. The hot sauce gives it an extra kick and cuts the sweetness. They can help with patience while the rest of the grilled feast comes together, but be warned, they go quickly!

More Memorial Day Recipes

Prize Winning Baby Back Ribs

Rating: 4.59 stars
584
A foolproof, simple recipe for the most tender, delectable ribs you've ever had. Follow the directions exactly, and success is guaranteed!
By BONNIE Q.

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Rating: 4.6 stars
574
If you're in the mood for a little virtual trip into summer, give this technique a try. This works with literally any dry rub and barbecue sauce combo.
By Chef John

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

Rating: 4.58 stars
1835
This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.
By Trudi Davidoff

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Rating: 4.47 stars
411
This is an easy method for grilling corn on the cob. The corn will be very tasty and tender.
By SUETEITSMA

Strawberry Pie II

Rating: 4.58 stars
958
This is my favorite pie. It is very easy to make. I got the recipe many years ago in North Jersey. It is from the Sussex County Strawberry Farms.
By OKBEE

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Rating: 4.7 stars
2021
Honey chicken kabobs with veggies. You can marinate overnight and make these kabobs for an outdoor barbecue as a tasty alternative to the usual barbecue fare! Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can also be used. (This can also be done in the broiler.)
By Ann Marie
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Rating: 4.6 stars
838
So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too.
By SUBEAST

Boston Baked Beans

Rating: 4.58 stars
1035
A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.
By AJRHODES3

Beer Brats

Rating: 4.55 stars
269
These awesome beer brats are boiled and then put on the grill!
By Zach

Dave's Low Country Boil

Rating: 4.79 stars
391
Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet!
By Lisa

Simple BBQ Ribs

Rating: 4.78 stars
1319
Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That's it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh.
By LLOYD RUSHING

Cedar Planked Salmon

Rating: 4.84 stars
579
This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve it with an Asian-inspired rice and roasted asparagus.
By Wendy Freeman-More

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.78 stars
268
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.
By Chef John

Vintage Lemonade

Rating: 4.67 stars
245
In the 1800's this is how people made lemonade--you can do it too! It's not that difficult, and tastes wonderful!
By Aunt Suzie

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Rating: 4.55 stars
1732
'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed', ye shall make and enjoy this simple, tangy, delicious grilled chicken dish!
By Connie

Crispy Fried Chicken

Rating: 4.53 stars
570
I experimented for many years before developing this recipe. It's bits and pieces of hints I had heard over the years. I have had many compliments on this chicken. Most of this recipe is dependant on your own taste. It's more a matter of preparation and cooking method!
By Elaine O

Shoyu Chicken

Rating: 4.65 stars
790
Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish. It is often served with rice. The word shoyu is Japanese for soy sauce. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for at least an hour, the longer the better.
By The Big E

Baby Back Ribs

Rating: 4.77 stars
1495
These are tender and the meat falls right off the bone. Generally, people think of baby back ribs as a meal they would only order when at a restaurant, but they are so easy to make at home. This recipe could not be any more simple.
By KHEFFN

Georgia Peach Homemade Ice Cream

Rating: 4.43 stars
109
This is the best peach ice cream you'll ever eat!!!
By Anonymous

Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!

Rating: 4.49 stars
32
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!
By Bradley B.

American-Italian Pasta Salad

Rating: 4.39 stars
159
Garden veggies with fusilli pasta, Italian Parsley, Genoa salami and creamy Italian dressing makes for a pasta salad that will be a favorite at your next picnic or pot-luck.
By Carol Emory

Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Pie

Rating: 4.5 stars
160
One of the most delicious and easiest pie recipes I know. I got this wonderful recipe from my mother Pauline, who I believe got it from my Aunt Angela. I love all their pies, but this might be my favorite.
By Chef John

Southern Dill Potato Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
209
My mother made this potato salad for me as a boy growing up in Spanish Fort, Alabama (on the Gulf of Mexico). I have re-created it with a slight modern tangy twist. I know you will like it! Best taste is achieved when the salad is covered and placed in refrigerator overnight.
By NE1canCook

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Rating: 4.72 stars
3325
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.
By Theresa Spencer
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