Memorial Day Recipes

Today I’m rounding up 11 of my best Memorial Day Recipes! Any and all of these recipes would be perfect for your next summertime picnic or potluck. 

Let me know which one(s) you’ll be making this month! 

These recipes were selected with Memorial Day in mind, but they’d really be great for any party you’re attending this summer!

MACARONI SALAD

A classic picnic choice, this recipe has been tested and perfected. Everyone who has tried my macaroni salad has asked for a copy of the recipe!

Macaroni Salad

How to make the BEST Macaroni Salad! This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a crowd.

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BROCCOLI SALAD

Just remember, just because it’s green doesn’t mean it’s health food 😉

Broccoli Salad

A simple broccoli salad made with bacon, cranberries, and other simple add-ins!

Be sure to check out the recipe VIDEO at the bottom of the post!

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STAR SPANGLED COOKIES

Most of the items on this list are cold salads that are perfect and simple for throwing together before you step out the door. But, what would a party be without dessert!? These Star Spangled Cookies are easier to make than you probably think (and how cute are they!?).

Star-Spangled Cookies

Red, white, and blue star-spangled cookies are perfect for the 4th of July!

Please see just below the recipe for a list of recommended tools for this recipe with links to Amazon, including cookie cutters, gel food coloring, silver star sprinkles, and disco dust

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PULLED CHICKEN

This recipe is so easy I was almost too embarrassed to share it 😳 Everything is just thrown together in the crockpot!

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

A simple recipe for how to make BBQ pulled chicken (also known as Crock Pot BBQ Chicken!) at home in your slow cooker!  This is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any party, potluck, or picnic!

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DEVILED EGGS

These aren’t just any deviled eggs! These are my “Million Dollar” Deviled Eggs, made with a critical, subtle, secret ingredient!

Million Dollar Deviled Eggs

The best deviled egg recipe, made slightly sweet and extra creamy thanks to the addition of butter.

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RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

Unusual but addictive, this simple, crunchy salad is loaded with texture and flavor.

Ramen Noodle Salad

Ramen noodle salad is loaded with texture and flavor, and it's SO easy to make! My recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and is the perfect easy side dish for your next potluck or cookout.

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SUMMER CORN SALAD

This recipe was made for potlucks. It’s a close cousin to my Texas caviar (another great potluck option!).

Corn Salad

A sweet summer corn salad that can be made with fresh or frozen corn. This sweet side dish is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

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RED WHITE & BLUE COOKIES

These are a little simpler than my Star Spangled Cookies above, but still patriotic and pretty enough to get the point across 😉🇺🇸

Red White & Blue Chocolate Chip Cookies

Festive red white and blue cookies decked out with semisweet and white chocolate chips and plenty of pops of colorful sprinkles! These cookies are so soft and chewy.

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BRUSCHETTA

Great now if you can get your hands on some juicy ripe tomatoes. Even better in the summertime when you can pick them fresh from your own garden.

Bruschetta

How to make an easy, perfect Bruschetta recipe!

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STRAWBERRY MARGARITA GRANITAS

Bound to be the most refreshing and most highly sought-after drink at the party.

Strawberry Margarita Granita

Fresh strawberries doused in tequila and triple sec for the best summertime drinks yet!

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POTATO SALAD

Last but not least, my favorite potato salad. This is probably my newest recipe on the list, and I’m so glad to have heard back already that so many of you have made and enjoyed this one!

Potato Salad

This classic and easy potato salad recipe is perfect for summer parties and picnics!

Recipe includes a how-to video!

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So, what are you making for Memorial day weekend?

PS. Remember, at the end of the day, the real significance of this day isn’t the food, it’s about honoring the sacrifices that have been made by our military 🇺🇸