Hi there Reader!

Memorial Day is right around the corner, when we remember and honor those brave Americans lost while serving our country. ❤️ 🇺🇸

For many, next weekend also happens to be the "unofficial" start to summer. ☀️

So in case you're celebrating the latter with a picnic in the park, a backyard BBQ, or a poolside soirée, today I bring you 💙The ULTIMATE Memorial Day Menu!❤️

Of course, you don't need a special occasion or holiday to enjoy these tasty recipes...they'll fit right in with any of your cookouts, casual dinners, or pool parties this summer! 😎

​Ultimate Cheeseburger Sliders​
​These amazing sliders make the perfect grilling grub, featuring pepper jack-stuffed mini burger patties topped with buttery mushrooms, creamy avocado, and crisp spinach!

​Grilled Flank Steak​
​This juicy, flavorful steak makes the perfect summer dinner, thanks to a zippy marinade and a quick stint on the grill!

​Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Cheese​
​Take a summertime staple to the next level!

​The BEST Burger Sauce​
​If you've got grilling on your upcoming roster, this condiment is a must-make for enhancing your favorite burgers!

​Chicken Berry Pasta Salad​
​This sweet and savory pasta salad is drizzled with a fresh strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. And with its red, white, & blue color scheme, it’s the perfect recipe for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs!

​Caprese Chicken Salad​
​Combining two summertime favorites, this chicken salad features juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil tossed with diced chicken in a homemade, Greek yogurt-based balsamic dressing!

​German Potato Salad​
​The BEST warm potato salad recipe features tender red potatoes and bacon in a tangy dressing!

​Classic Potato Salad​
​This classic recipe -- with mayo, sour cream, mustard, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh dill -- is the quintessential summer side! (And please ignore the terrible pic and the very old post...despite those, this recipe is yummy!)

​Southern Baked Beans​
​Sweet and savory baked beans get a southern spin with the addition of bacon and barbecue sauce...plus they're extremely easy to whip up in a flash since they start with canned white beans!

​Quick & Easy Stovetop Baked Beans​
​This 5-ingredient, stovetop recipe dresses up canned white beans for a quick and versatile side!

​Easy Pasta Salad​
​This easy recipe features tri-color rotini studded with diced olives and pimentos in a zesty homemade Italian dressing for a simple and versatile summer side dish! (And just to make sure, did you catch last week's e-mail, chock-full of ALL of my favorite pasta salad recipes???)

​Perfect Corn on the Cob​
​Want to know how to cook corn on the cob for the VERY BEST results? This method yields tender, sweet corn that shucks effortlessly and tastes delicious!

​Black Bean, Corn, & Tomato Salad​
​This easy, zesty, addictive recipe is delicious as a side salad or scooped up with chips!

​Summer Pasta Salad​
​Loaded with fresh summer produce including corn, tomatoes, cucumber, nectarines, and fresh basil, this pasta salad is accented with fresh mozzarella and dressed in a luscious white balsamic vinaigrette!

​Carrot Apple Slaw​
​With crunchy carrots, sweet and tart apples, dried cranberries, salty feta cheese, and a creamy dressing, this is a refreshingly sweet and savory salad for summer!

​The BEST Corn Dip​
​This creamy, cheesy dip features sweet corn and laced with Tex-Mex flavors including cumin, a touch of jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer parties, tailgating, or year-round entertaining, this corn dip recipe can be made with fresh corn, frozen corn, or even canned corn!

​Dreamy Dill Dip​
​This simple and delicious dip features a base of Greek yogurt and sour cream flavored with fresh dill, making it perfect for a variety of dippers, from crunchy veggies to baked pita wedges!

​M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars​
​These thick, chewy, big-batch cookie bars are simple to make, fun to share, easy to customize with red, white, and blue M&Ms, and perfect for BBQs or big summer gatherings!

​Homemade Peach Cobbler​
​This traditional spin on the classic southern summertime dessert showcases sweet, juicy peaches in a layer of fluffy, tender cake!

​Homemade Blackberry Cobbler​
​This easy, scrumptious dessert features plump, tart berries ribboned through a layer of sweet, tender cake. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!

​S'mores Dip​
​Loaded with melted chocolate and toasty marshmallows, this simple recipe requires just a few minutes in the oven and is sure to be the hit of your next gathering!

​Blueberry Crisp​
​This quick, easy, amazing dessert boasts sweet and syrupy blueberries with a crunchy, golden oat crumble. And it's even better served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

​Summer Peach Cake​
​This delectable summer dessert features fresh sliced peaches sunken into a sweet and simple golden cake!

​2-Ingredient Watermelon Sherbet​
​This light, refreshing, frozen treat comes together with just fruit and yogurt for a healthy summer snack or dessert!

​Strawberry Iced Tea​
​This refreshing summer drink enhances iced tea with sweet, fresh, strawberry simple syrup!

​Boozy Arnold Palmer (John Daly Drink)​
​This spiked version of the classic drink combines fresh lemonade and sweet tea vodka for a refreshing summer cocktail! Make 'em by the pitcher for BBQs or pool parties!

Have a safe upcoming Memorial Day weekend, friends!

We're grateful to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and our hearts are with those who have lost love ones who were serving. ❤️ 💙