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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 wasmade 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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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 bestsummertime 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 is my go-to potato salad recipe for all parties and potlucks! It's easy to make and full of flavor with just the right amount of dressing!
Be sure to check out the quick how-to video just below the recipe!
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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 🇺🇸
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Corrin
Those star cookies are so pretty! And the deviled eggs sound delicious!
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Sam
Thank you so much, Corrin! Thank you for commenting 🙂
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Corrin
You’re welcome! 🙂 I love the P.S. at the end. Very touching!
