Memorial Day means summer is just around the corner. It’s a day for friends and family to come together and remember those who served and died for the United States of America. So dust off the grill and cook up some sweet and savory choices:
- Go traditional by marinating your favorite meats. Prepare marinades a few days in advance and let the meats sit in marinade at least overnight for maximum flavor. You can even plan on grilling up hot dogs or hamburgers if you want.
- Don’t be afraid to try something new. Get creative and grill up some mini pizzas. Roll out your dough beforehand and then place it on the grill. When the bottom is golden brown, give it a flip. Add your favorite toppings, sprinkle with cheese and cover the grill for a few minutes to cook the toppings and melt the cheese.
- Salad recipes are an integral part of summer cooking and eating. You could have potato salad, cole slaw, fruit salad, etc.
- For dessert the choices are apple pie, cookies and cake. For that special touch, decorate your cake to resemble a flag, or use cookie cutters to make star, flag, and Statue of Liberty cookies.
- For drinks you could have lemonade, ice tea, smoothies, sodas and maybe even beer.
- If you want to plan an easy meal, make it a barbecue event and ask guests to bring the side dishes and you provide the meat. You can also make it a full potluck party and ask everyone to bring a dish to share.
Remember: Even if you don’t have a grill, you can still enjoy the health benefits of grilling and the wonderful flavors. Take a large clay or terracotta flower pot, fill it approximately half full of sand, place a layer of hot coals on top, and lay skewered kabobs of meats, veggies, or fruits that have been seasoned and marinated over the pot until the food is done, and enjoy the taste of outdoors at your Memorial Day party!
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