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Happy Memorial Day

May 25, 2008 | (7 comments) | Post a Comment

Most people like to take the party outdoors for Memorial Day and our members are no exception. Get your barbecue ready because we have a ton of great grilled burger, chicken and seafood dishes plus many more outdoor cooking recipes. What to pair with your freshly grilled fare? Check out our members' Memorial Day Menus to see what sides and salads they are serving this three-day weekend. We also have a myriad of coleslaw, baked bean, pasta, potato and fruit salad recipes — spectacular dishes to take on-the-go or serve at home. End the meal with a tribute to the red, white and blue by serving a triple-hued dessert. All that's left to do is sit back, relax and welcome the unofficial start of summer. Happy Memorial Day!

Great Grilled Chicken

Best Ever BBQ Chicken "The BBQ sauce on this juicy grilled chicken is out of this world! We 'wow' people with this recipe every summer during outdoor entertaining."-- DDW

Grilled Chicken Wings "The marinade is simply wonderful and so easy. If you bite into one of these hot off the grill the rest may not make it into the house!"-- Charlotte J


Yummy Yogurt Marinated Chicken "This is really good, and really easy. The yogurt mixture really sticks to the chicken and makes it tasty and tender."-- ciao

Spicy Chipotle, Honey, Mustard, Grilled Chicken "This tender chicken is slightly sweet and spicy! You can kick it up by adding an extra chipotle pepper and you can leave the seeds in."-- ~Rita~

Star-Spangled Slaws

My Secret Ingredient Coleslaw "This is my own recipe for coleslaw. My secret ingredient gives it a little extra taste that everyone seems to like."-- islandgirl77551

Kittencal's Famous Creamy Coleslaw "This is the most delicious coleslaw that you will ever have! I make this for weddings, large socials and in the summer for BBQs and parties..."-- KITTENCAL

Thai Flavored Coleslaw Salad "This light and tangy version of coleslaw is great for picnics or as a side dish to an Asian-inspired meal. The beautiful mix of colors in the fresh veggies really makes an impressive presentation."-- Kozmic Blues

More Memorial Day Resources

When it comes to desserts, consider sticky smores, homemade popsicles or ice cream — all three scream summer. Join our U.S. Regional Cooking Forum's discussion on Memorial Day where you'll find great photos and cooking ideas. Have a winning menu that you'd like to share? Bring it to the Menus Forum for their Memorial Day Menu Challenge.

Are you on the go this Memorial Day? Stop by the To Go/Brown Bag/Picnic/Camping/Potluck Forum and browse through our To-Go Recipes — you'll be fully prepared to dine anywhere. If you are entertaining at home and want to keep your cool, visit our Holidays & Entertaining Forum where our hosts and experts know a ton about putting on a great party, and never letting 'em see you sweat!