Even though summer officially starts in June, for many people, Memorial Day is the first chance to get together with friends for a warm-weather cookout.
Whether you're planning a small picnic, a trip to the beach or simply celebrating the return of BBQing, don't miss the chance to make these delicious summer recipes for your family and friends. So keep reading because you'll be preparing these cookout favorites all summer long!
Harissa Grilled Chicken
Spice up your Memorial Day cookout with this mouthwatering, easy, throw-together marinade. This flavorful recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a zesty harissa sauce and perfectly grilled to perfection. It’s sure to be a hit among your family and friends.
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Pulled Pork
Sandwiched between a soft potato bun, piled on top of a baked potato or even eaten on its own, pulled pork is the versatile dish that's welcome at any BBQ. Extremely tender with a sweet yet tangy homemade BBQ sauce, this oven-baked pulled pork is a go-to dish.
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Smash Burger
If you've never had a smash burger, get ready because it cooks so fast. The two patties are impossibly juicy and have perfectly crispy edges you'll love. Top it with mayo, pickles, lettuce and tomato, or go with whatever you like!
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Greek Salmon Burgers
Topped with a feta-infused garlic-mint yogurt sauce and sandwiched between toasted pitas, these salmon burgers might just beat out your beef ones this Memorial Day.
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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Chicago is as picky about hot dogs as New York is about pizza. The toppings aren't just specific, but the order they go on is important too. Poppy seed hot dog buns and sport peppers are hard to find outside of the Windy City, so follow this recipe to make your own.
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Thai-Inspired Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower steaks demand a place on your grill. This Thai-inspired sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy to blanket them in. Try the sauce and if needed, balance it out to your taste with brown sugar for more sweetness, red pepper flakes for more heat, lime juice for more pucker, and salt.
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Veggie Kabobs
These kabobs have the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Serve them up with our ultimate meat-lovers veggie burger for a backyard vegetarian feast that even a carnivore couldn't turn down.
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Honey Lime Grilled Corn
Nothing says summertime like the smell of corn on the grill. It also happens to be the easiest side you’ll make all season. For this recipe, juicy ears of corn get some char on a hot grill, then get brushed with an irresistible honey-lime butter that you'll want to put on everything.
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Classic Potato Salad
A classic potato salad is a must-have at every picnic and BBQ, and Memorial Day is no different. It’s creamy and tangy, with a little bit of crunch from the onion and pickles. If you’re looking for a classic, no-fuss potato salad that won’t disappoint, this is it.
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Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon and cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil and red wine vinegar), and you've got yourself a fresh summer salad.
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