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Memorial Day Made Simple

Memorial Day honors our veterans and soldiers and signals the arrival of summer. Celebrate with this easy make-ahead menu.

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Memorial Day Party

A lot of families like to kick off the summer season by going away for Memorial Day weekend. Rather than fight traffic, I like to enjoy every bit of good weather in my own backyard. Taking a day out to be with family and friends, sharing a simple meal with the neighbors, is my own small way of showing gratitude for the freedom soldiers have fought for and the bounty we have in our nation.

It's really about gathering together, joking, talking, and playing games, so the menu is simple fare: dressed-up burgers, a sophisticated pasta salad, and homemade ice cream if the weather is hot.


My No-Fail Menu
  • Mojito Sparklers
  • Vegetable Kabobs
  • Chimichurri Burgers
  • Pea and Macaroni Salad
  • Rocky Road Ice Cream

Mojito Sparklers

Bubbly, fresh mojitos are a great way to start the party and they only take five minutes to make. Get rid of your prep time all together by setting up a cocktail station with the ingredients and having guests mix their own.


Vegetable Kabobs

Serve chunky grilled veggies on a skewer as an appetizer. Relax more and let your guests help. Lay out the food and skewers and let them put on just the vegetables they really want. You could also let them in on the fun of grilling and let them cook their own.


Chimichurri Burgers

Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce found in Argentinean cooking. Here it's tucked inside burgers prior to grilling.


Pea and Macaroni Salad

A summertime staple, try this version dressed up with horseradish mustard.


Rocky Road Ice Cream

What's better than a spoonful of chocolate ice cream dotted with walnuts and marshmallows? Not much.


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