24 Memorial Day Recipes for Your Summer & Beyond

Are you ready for the long holiday weekend?  I know I am!  I am looking forward to family time, hanging out with friends, and doing some cookouts.  I see burgers, ribs, and maybe some juicy steaks in my future.  I know meal planning can sometimes feel overwhelming, so I gathered up some amazing recipes (and even a few Patriotic Crafts!) to help make sure your Memorial Day menu is one to remember.

Memorial Day is just about HERE, 4th of July is right around the corner, and before you know it, it will be Labor Day. That means we all have a lot of gatherings coming up, a trifecta of Red, White & Blue fun and of course food…lots of food!

Here are 24 Memorial Day Recipes that include great eats, drinks, and even a few fun crafts that are bound to make your Memorial Day (and beyond!) a hit.

Main Meal Ideas

How to Plan a Burger Bar Party

Smoked Ribs

How To Grill The Perfect Steak

Crockpot Pulled Pork

Crockpot Ginger Garlic Ribs

Cold Salads

Strawberry Broccoli Slaw Salad

Patriotic Potato Salad

Colorful Fresh Green Bean Salad

Lemon Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Feta

Desserts

Patriotic Mini Pies

Patriotic No Churn Ice Cream

Blueberry Quinoa Cobbler

No Bake Desserts in a Mason Jar

S’Mores Pie

Frozen Key Lime Pie Raspberry Bites

Drinks

Sweet Cucumber Green Iced Tea

Watermelon Lime Iced Tea

Citrus Punch

Adult Drinks

Aloha Sunset Wine Cocktail

Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktail

Watermelon Martinis

Crafts

DIY American Flag Mason Jars

DIY Easy and Inexpensive Patriotic Table Centerpiece

Patriotic Deco Mesh Wreath

Be sure to share some of your favorite Red, White, and Blue treats, eats and Tampa happenings in the comments too!

This post is brought to you by one of our Tampa Bay Bloggers, Tracy Shaw, check out her blog, Having Fun Saving & Cooking for more tips, protein smoothies galore, and healthy recipes.