16 Recipes for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is usually our first big BBQ of the year. It’s like a kickoff for the upcoming grilling season. And I always have lists and lists of what I want to prepare. I’ve narrowed that list down to 16, so I thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ll be serving up this Memorial Day:

Appetizers:

• White Bean Dip with Sun Dried Tomatoes
• Smashed Potatoes
• Homemade Guacamole
• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno

Side Dishes:

• Green Beans with Sweet Onions and Bacon
• Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans
• Kentucky Fried Chicken Cole Slaw
• Baked Tomatoes with Pine Nuts and Basil

Salads:

• Grilled Corn, Roasted Pepper, and Black Bean Salad
• Dijon Potato Salad with Green Onions
• Pasta Salad with Broccoli, Carrots and Sun Dried Tomatoes
• Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Spinach and Feta

Desserts:

• Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Peach Cobbler
• Red, White and Blue Cupcakes
• The Best Strawberry Shortcake Recipe