Must-Have Memorial Day Recipes to Kick Off Summer

May 27, 2022

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and many are hosting or attending barbeques, parties, and other get-togethers. Some consider this weekend the unofficial start to summer! The frozen and refrigerated aisles offer endless possibilities when it comes to planning your party menu or what to bring as a guest. Get inspired by these summertime lovin’ recipes!

Delightful drinks that’ll cool you down and quench your thirst:

19th Hole Spritzers are an icy cold drink that’s super refreshing.
If bourbon is your drink of choice, we bet you’ll love this Kentucky Lemonade!
There’s no better way to kick off the summer season than with this Summertime Punch!
A Coconut Orange Creamsicle Cocktail is so delightfully creamy.

Easy and effortless main dishes:

A Bacon Cheeseburger with Veggie Rings is the ultimate burger for any BBQ.
Nosh-ville Hot Chicken Sliders are ready to go, simply add coleslaw, a pickle, and your fave hot sauce!
These Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches on a Kaiser roll are sure to hit the spot.
Nothing beats a Classic Backyard Burger for a summer celebration!

Snacks & side dishes worth talking about:

Scallop Seviche with Mango Salsa Cups are such a bright and flavorful bite-sized app!
Cool and Creamy Cannoli Dip is a refreshing treat you can serve with your dipper, like fruit, crackers, pretzels, or even pound cake cut into sticks!
You could even use tomatoes from your own garden to make Prosciutto & Burrata Cheese Caprese!
These colorful Easy Pizza Skewers are packed with bold flavors.
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a classic crowd-pleaser!

You can’t forget about the sweets!

Have a beautiful centerpiece for your table with this Patriotic Trifle.
This Lemon Tumeric Cake is so festive for a Memorial Day party!
These summery Matcha Key Lime Frozen Yogurt Bars are the perfect creamy dessert bar!
Blueberry Sour Cream Pie Bars are such a fruity and delish treat.
This American Berry Pie is such a flavorful combination of sweet and a flaky almond crust.