Best Memorial Day BBQ Recipes that will feed a crowd! Celebrate Memorial Day this year with fun, easy and patriotic recipes the whole family will enjoy.
Memorial Day is coming up very soon, so we thought we would compile some of our favorite recipes for potlucks and barbecues. Now you don’t need to stress about what to put on your menu – all of the recipes you will need are right here in one place!
How to keep food off the grill warm?
I serve many of my grilled items on a ceramic or porcelain plate or tray that I heat in the microwave. Ceramic and porcelain retain heat well, so if you plate your meat or other items hot, they will stay warm for around 15-20 minutes, which is usually more than enough time for people to prepare their plates and eat their food.
How to tell when your meat is done?
A thermometer is the ideal way to tell in your meat is done: Rare from 120-125 F, Medium rare from 130-135 F and Medium from 140-145 F. If you don’t have a thermometer however, you can use the touch test. Touch the cut of meat with your finger and then feel the fleshy part of your hand underneath your thumb. The meat is raw if it feels like the fleshy part. Now hold your thumb and index finger together and feel the fleshy part of your hand beneath your thumb: The meat is rare if it feels like that. Repeat for each finger: thumb to your middle finger = medium rare, ring finger and your thumb = medium, finally, join your pinky and thumb = well done.
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Meats
Side Dishes
Fluff/Fruit Salads
Dips
Pasta Salad
Desserts
Meats:
RANCH CHICKEN BACON KABOBS
I saw this recipe and KNEW I had to try it. Honestly everyone- it’s one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! I mean, I’ve had smoked salmon in Paris. Fish & Chips in London. Fresh pineapple in Hawaii. But I ate these chicken skewers fresh off the grill in my ole backyard and let me tell you, my taste buds sang. I think they’d be a fantastic appetizer or main dish. Game Day food, people- this would be perfect! Enjoy. See the recipe for Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs here.
Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix (about 3 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2+ tsp Frank’s Red Hot Wing Sauce
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts – cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion cut into quarter-sized pieces
- 12 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1.5-2″ squares
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 5 kabob sticks/ skewers
Instructions
- Make ranch dressing by mixing 1/3 cup of sour cream with the packet of dry Ranch mix.
- Mix ranch dressing and Frank’s sauce. Add more than 2 tsp Frank’s sauce if you like things spicy!
- Pour into a quart sized Ziploc bag. Add chicken pieces.
- Marinate in the fridge for 2+ hours. I left mine overnight and it was incredible.
When Your Ready to Grill
- Microwave the bacon on a plate for about 1.5 minutes. With chicken pieces so small, I was worried the chicken would cook before the bacon and I didn't want slimy bacon. It worked out beautifully.
- Assemble your chicken kabobs, making sure that the bacon and chicken go next to each other. I threaded a piece of onion, then chicken, then a chunk of bacon, skewering the bacon folded in half if necessary. I ended up with 5 12″ long kabobs.
- Preheat the grill and lay the kabobs out. If you close the grill, be sure you stay close by- bacon makes things sizzle and create flames. You don't want to make charcoal out of these tasty kabobs.
- Check the temp of the chicken if you have a meat thermometer. I like to take the kabobs off when the temp gets to 162°- 163° F. They will cook the final few degrees even off the grill. The chicken is tender and delicious and the bacon is crispy on out the outside and soft and flavorful in the middle.
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Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Easy Smoked Chicken Legs that are moist & full of flavor, all with a handful of pantry ingredients in 2 hours! Simple recipe for smoking chicken drumsticks during your next BBQ. Perfect recipe to start learning how to use your electric pellet smoker! See the recipe for Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks here!
Easy Cheeseburger Recipe
Easy Cheddar Cheeseburgers made with ground beef, cheddar cheese & an amazing blend of seasonings! Fire up the grill and make the best homemade cheeseburgers ever! See this Easy Cheeseburgers Recipe here!
Stick Of Butter Smoked Whole Chicken
Butter Smoked Whole Chicken that’s moist and super flavorful! Spatchcocked chicken cooked in a smoker, brushed with a stick of melted butter and fresh herbs for a perfect whole chicken dinner. See the Stick of Butter Smoked Chicken Recipe here!
Grilled Flank Steak
Grilled Flank Steak is easy to make with a simple and flavorful flank steak marinade made up of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. This steak recipe cooks up quick and can easily feed a crowd. Find this Grilled Flank Steak Recipe here!
Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs are perfect for summertime grilling! BBQ boneless chicken thighs made with simple ingredients like garlic, brown sugar & soy sauce for fantastic juicy flavor! Making these marinated chicken thighs on the grill is so simple, the marinade prep time is 5 minutes and the end results are simply amazing. These grilled chicken thighs are packed with savory flavors, the brown sugar and seasonings pair so perfectly together to create a wonderful and appetizing lunch or dinner main course! See the Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe here!
EASY SMOKED MEATLOAF
Easy Smoked Meatloaf made with common ingredients for a classic meatloaf recipe with incredible flavor! Take dinner up a notch with this meatloaf recipe cooked in a smoker. Find this Easy Smoked Meatloaf Recipe Here!
BBQ CHICKEN BACON PINEAPPLE KABOBS
BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple recipe with tender chicken grilled with pineapple and bacon then slathered with your favorite BBQ sauce. These are the ultimate BBQ chicken kabobs and are perfect for your next cookout! BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple are so insanely delicious, you’ll be grilling these up often! These BBQ Chicken Kabobs are made in a way you’ve never tasted before and include all your favorite summer grilling flavors. See the recipe for BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs here.
GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken recipe with a simple 4 ingredient sauce that’s incredible! Yields perfectly grilled, tender, juicy chicken with flavorful sauce. I’m always on the hunt for a good grilled chicken recipe and folks, this one is a winner! Oh heavens it is so good; do yourself a favor and make extra so you have plenty of leftovers. The honey mustard sauce is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. See the recipe for Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken here.
Fajita Chicken Kabobs
Fajita chicken kabobs are all your favorite fajita flavors on a grilled kabob! Tender & flavorful chicken with bell peppers and onion grilled together and ready to serve. Chicken fajitas are a popular recipe but serving them up on a skewer is both fun and unique. These grilled chicken kabobs with vegetables are packed with flavor & are a fun variation on traditional chicken fajitas. See the Fajita Chicken Kabobs recipe here!
GRILLED HONEY CHICKEN WITH GLAZED PINEAPPLE
Grilled Honey Chicken with Glazed Pineapple recipe is a favorite grilled chicken recipe! The sweet and savory marinade is amazing and yields tender, juicy & flavorful chicken. Memorial Day is coming up and there’s nothing like firing up the grill for a fun, backyard get together. Add this amazing Grilled Honey Chicken to your menu! I’ve made this recipe for years now. It’s so simple and delicious- I don’t even measure the ingredients anymore. Add some fresh veggies and voila, dinner is served! See the recipe for Grilled Honey Chicken with Glazed Pineapple here.
THE BEST STEAK MARINADE
Steak marinade for the best steak of your life! Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, ginger and garlic; you’ll never taste a better steak marinade! Steak marinade recipe that’s insanely delicious & has been a favorite in our family for years. Comes together in minutes and you won’t believe the incredible flavor! This steak marinade recipe has been in our family for years (Thanks Aunt Pam!) and continues to be one of our favorites. See the recipe for the Best Steak Marinade here.
Honey Chicken Kabobs
Honey Chicken Kabobs are perfect for summer grilling! Sweet & tangy grilled chicken marinade recipe yields tender, juicy & flavorful chicken. Don’t forget the veggie kabobs! If you’re looking for an easy dish that requires little effort and keeps you from heating up the house this summer, then look no further than these tasty chicken kabobs. With a delicious chicken kabob marinade and fresh vegetables, they’re sure to be a hit! See the recipe for Honey Chicken Kabobs here!
Cheesy Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Cheesy Grilled Pineapple Chicken made with an easy marinade & topped with grilled pineapple and a slice of jack cheese. Tender, juicy grilled chicken recipe with fantastic flavor! If you’ve never had it or had anything similar then let me tell you that you are in for a real treat. This dish is packed with some smokey BBQ flavors from the grill and both sweet, caramelized, cheesy tangy goodness from all of the components that it’s really a great mixture of all things good in life. With the melted cheese on top of the pineapple and marinated chicken, this recipe is juicy, pretty, and easy to make. Get the Recipe for Cheesy Grilled Pineapple Chicken here!
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Recipe for tender, flavorful chicken that cooks evenly! Shows how to spatchcock a chicken & why it delivers moist chicken with incredible flavor. See the recipe for Grilled Spatchcock Chicken here!
BBQ Chicken With Pineapple Salsa
Grilled BBQ Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is made by smothering grilled chicken with thick & flavorful bbq sauce then topping it with a delicious pineapple salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend get-togethers, the pineapple salsa pairs perfectly with the tangy grilled barbecue chicken. Find the recipe for BBQ Chicken With Pineapple Salsa here!
Greek Chicken Souvlaki With Lemon Rice
Greek Chicken Souvlaki grilled to perfection and served with Greek lemon rice. This is the best recipe for Greek Chicken Kabobs ever! They make the perfect weeknight dinner for anyone who loves the fresh, bright flavors of Greek food. See the recipe for Greek Chicken Souvlaki With Lemon Rice here!
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe has just 3 ingredients and makes juicy, tender and flavorful chicken every time! Chicken Teriyaki recipe perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or grilling with friends and family. See the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe here!
SWEET & SPICY GRILLED STICKY CHICKEN
This Grilled Sticky Chicken recipe uses a tangy chicken marinate with a nice kick of spice and flavor! The sauce is easy to make and results in a sticky glaze on top tender, juicy grilled chicken. We love grilling chicken so I’m always on the hunt for great recipes. This one is fantastic- the sauce is flavorful with a bit of a kick and I love how easy it is to make. We served it with grilled pineapple and asparagus and a side of steamed rice. Anyone want to come over for dinner?! See the recipe for Sweet & Spicy Grilled Sticky Chicken here.
JALAPENO BACON BURGER
Jalapeno Bacon Burger – A burger with bacon and jalapenos in the patty! Topped with a chipotle mayo for little smokey and spicy kick! Looking for a great burger to serve this weekend? Try this Jalapeno Bacon Burger. So easy, just a few ingredients, and everyone will love it. The jalapeno adds a little spice, but not too much. Add more or less depending on what your family likes. And did you notice the bacon is actually inside the burger! A little bit of bacon in every bite id definitely a good thing! I topped with our favorite guacamole and a chipotle mayo. Simple, easy, but bacon is involved, so you know it will be good! See the recipe for Jalapeno Bacon Burger here.
Side Dishes:
EASY CORN ON THE COB
We’ve been on a corn-on-the-cob kick this summer so I thought I’d share this super simple recipe with you. It’s fast, it’s easy and everyone loves it. I created a video to show how I’ve been cooking our corn too- LOVE this method!! It’s mess-free and done in no time at all. Enjoy! See the recipe for Easy Corn on the Cob here.
COPYCAT KFC COLESLAW
After making homemade coleslaw a few times I’ve discovered there is a trick to getting it to taste right. When I realized how one simple step affects the taste, I made note to do that every time. This recipe tastes exactly like KFC’s coleslaw! It’s easy to make and goes well with my Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. {My family even puts it ON their sandwiches! yum!} See the recipe for Copycat KFC Coleslaw here.
Frito Corn Salad
Frito Corn Salad is a simple & flavorful summer salad perfect for any potluck or BBQ. It is packed full of fresh vegetables, cheese, bacon & crunchy Frito chips that are hard to resist! This Corn Salad with Fritos is a classic recipe that is perfect for the summertime! It is a family favorite and perfect for a warm evening- no oven required. See the recipe for Frito Corn Salad here!
Apple Pie Baked Beans
Apple Pie Baked Beans take traditional baked beans to a whole other level! Only 6 ingredients to make this delicious side dish that is perfect for any BBQ. Baked beans are the perfect side dish for so many meals, especially barbecues. I’ll admit that I usually just open up a can of beans, dump it in a pan, heat it up and serve as is. And there’s nothing wrong with that! But if you want to wow everyone or take those canned beans up at least a few notches, this recipe is perfect for that! Get the Apple Pie Baked Beans recipe here!
Copy Cat Little Caesars Crazy Bread
Copy Cat Little Caesars Crazy Bread is a light and fluffy breadstick with a buttery garlic and parmesan cheese topping. You won’t know the difference! See the recipe for Crazy Bread here.
Fluff/Fruit Salads:
Banana Cream Fluff Salad
Banana Cream Fluff Salad made with bananas, yogurt, pudding mix and sweet cream. Perfect 10-minute sweet dessert salad for banana cream pie lovers! Get the recipe for this Banana Cream Fluff Salad here!
Orange Jello Salad
Orange Jello Salad is light, refreshing and makes the perfect side dish or dessert! Made with orange jello, tapioca pudding, whipped topping, mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple. I grew up eating this Orange Jello Salad on a pretty regular basis. It was a family favorite recipe that I have made dozens and dozens of times. Easy enough to make for a family dinner, but yummy enough to bring to parties or to serve on holidays and other special occasions! See the Orange Jello Salad Recipe here!
RASPBERRY VANILLA JELLO SALAD
Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make and it is perfect as a side dish or even a dessert. This recipe only requires 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make and then it is immediately ready to serve! As a matter of fact, the recipe tastes wonderful minutes after making it, but I actually prefer to eat this the next day because the raspberry flavor gets to be a bit stronger and mixed in with the rest of the salad better. See the recipe for Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad here.
Berries & Cream Salad
Berries and Cream Salad made using just 4 ingredients! Raspberries & Blueberries combine with Greek Yogurt, pudding mix and whipped topping to create a lovely berries and cream salad. Berries and Cream Salad is a wonderful recipe perfect for a picnic, Sunday dinner, or anytime you just want to add something special to your meal. The Greek yogurt, pudding mix and whipped topping come together and create a light and creamy base for showcasing the bright, sweet berries. In the recipe I use frozen berries but you’re welcome to use fresh. I used raspberries and blueberries, but I think it’d be wonderful with blackberries, cut up strawberries- or a mix of all of them! See the recipe for Berries and Cream Salad here.
BEST CHERRY FLUFF RECIPE
The BEST Cherry Fluff salad recipe ever! Perfectly creamy, not too sweet with tons of bright, cherry flavor. HALF the calories, done in a matter of minutes & ready to serve immediately! Find the Best Cherry Fluff Recipe here!
ORANGE CREAM FRUIT SALAD
Orange Cream Fruit Salad is a lovely fruit salad filled with oranges, pineapple and bananas with a sweet orange cream mixed in! Perfect to go alongside Easter dinner! Orange Cream Fruit Salad has been a family favorite recipe for years. I love fruit, and while fresh fruit is my favorite, this is a great recipe to make in the winter when good produce is hard to find (and expensive!), and it has also come in handy many times when I need to make a side dish and don’t have time to run to the store since many of the ingredients are ones that I keep on hand regularly. See the recipe for Orange Cream Fruit Salad here.
COOKIES & CREAM FLUFF
Cookies and Cream Salad made with Oreos and pudding for a delicious dessert or side dish that everyone loves. Only 4 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make!
TROPICAL JELLO PRETZEL SALAD
Tropical Jello Pretzel Salad is a combination of orange, pineapple and coconut flavors all in an easy-to-make sweet jello salad recipe! Tropical Jello Pretzel Salad is a combination of orange, pineapple and coconut flavors all in an easy-to-make sweet salad recipe! The pretzel crust ends up tasting like chopped pecans. It adds a wonderful flavor and texture to this light & sweet easy jello salad recipe. See the recipe for Tropical Jello Pretzel Salad here.
BLUEBERRY JELLO SALAD
Blueberry Jello Salad is a quick and easy side dish or dessert that is full of blueberries and topped with a sweet and creamy layer! Blueberry Jello Salad will be on the menu for our 4th of July party this year! Start with raspberry (or strawberry Jello) and then add a can of blueberry pie filling for a delicious double berry flavor. The sweet and creamy layer on top complements the gelatin layer so well and you can get really creative about decorating the top with fresh berries for a beautiful presentation too! See the recipe for Blueberry Jello Salad here.
Easy Mango Fruit Salad
I love this fruit salad because in addition to it being gorgeous and delicious… it’s also incredibly easy! The sweet and tangy dressing you toss with the fruit lends a hand not only in flavor, but also in appearance as it helps the fruit to not brown. Next time you sign up to bring salad to a pot luck, wow your friends with this Fancy Fruit Salad. You won’t regret it! See the Easy Mango Fruit Salad recipe here!
Dips:
THE BEST TEXAS CAVIAR
Texas Caviar combines delicious fresh vegetables with an amazing Italian dressing…plus you get the added crunch of tortilla chips in the mix! Texas Caviar…if you don’t know what that is, you can thank me for blessing your life with it. The name sounds odd, I know. The first few times I heard how amazing it was, I didn’t really listen because ummm… I don’t want to try caviar. Sounds pricey. And slimy. See the recipe for Texas Caviar here.
Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip
Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip is the perfect appetizer for parties! This cream cheese dip recipe is made with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing – that’s it! Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip comes together in just a few short minutes, making it perfect for last-minute parties and potlucks! You only need four ingredients to whip up this delicious cream cheese dip recipe. The ingredients are all ones that I keep on hand regularly so if I get asked to make something last minute, this is a perfect option! Find the recipe for this Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip here!
Cheesy Salsa Dip
Cheesy Salsa Dip made with cream cheese, salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese. This cream cheese salsa dip is baked and served warm with chips for an easy appetizer everyone loves! Find the Cheesy Salsa Dip recipe here!
Green Chile Bean Dip
Green Chile Bean Dip is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is so delicious! This green chile dip is made with refried beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa, the perfect appetizer!
Making this sour cream green chile dip is so easy, it comes together in 5 minutes and is ready for the oven! The combination of flavors in this green chile cheddar dip is absolutely heavenly. See the recipe for Green Chile Bean Dip here!
ROASTED GARLIC GUACAMOLE
I am a huge fan of avocados! Guacamole is an easy and versatile way to use them- it’s a great appetizer or you can top nearly any Mexican dish with it. Roasting the garlic beforehand mellows the garlic flavor- it adds a wonderful depth to the guacamole. I know, a whole tablespoon sounds like a lot, but trust me, it’s delicious! See the recipe for Roasted Garlic Guacamole here.
CHEESY BLACK BEAN AVOCADO DIP
Cheesy Black Bean Avocado Dip is delicious and is made with only four ingredients, making it the perfect appetizer for any party! Cheesy Black Bean Avocado Dip is always a hit! I love salsa and guacamole and pretty much anything else that you can dip chips in, so I was excited to try this simple recipe that is perfect for parties (or a late-night snack)! You only need four ingredients to make this incredible dip! See the recipe for Cheesy Black Bean Avocado Dip here.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip made with sweetened cream cheese and lots of flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit. Creamy fruit dip recipe that can be made in less than 5 minutes! Get the recipe here!
SNICKERDOODLE DIP
My kids love apples, so I’m always trying to find new ways to serve them, especially now that school is back in session and they always come home starving and ready for a snack! This dip uses ingredients that I usually have on hand and my kids love it! I think it really does taste just like snickerdoodles, but my 5-year old insists that it tastes just like cinnamon rolls – either way, it’s delicious! See the recipe for Snickerdoodle Dip here.
Lemon Chiffon Dip
Lemon Chiffon Dip has a wonderful bright, fresh flavor and a light and creamy texture. Plus this lemon fruit dip only takes 5 minutes to make and it is ready to serve! This tasty and simple fruit dip with vanilla pudding delivers in a big way! Lemon dip is perfect for parties or casual get-togethers, it also comes together in about 5 minutes and needs no time to chill or set! Serve with a variety of dippers and enjoy! See the recipe for Lemon Chiffon Dip Here!
Peanut Butter Apple Dip
Peanut Butter Apple Dip is made with 5 simple ingredients and is perfect for a snack. Made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and brown sugar in less than 3 minutes! Find this favorite recipe here!
Pasta Salad:
FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad is full of fresh southwestern flavors with black beans, corn, cheese and tomatoes. This hearty chicken pasta salad recipe topped with Fritos is perfect as a main dish or a side dish for potlucks and parties! See the recipe for Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad here.
PIZZA PASTA SALAD
Pizza Pasta Salad is easy and is so perfect for a spring or summer party! The ingredients make an incredible flavor that everyone will enjoy! Pizza Pasta Salad is a recipe that has become one of my go-to recipes for potlucks and family dinners because it is so easy and everyone loves it! See the recipe for Pizza Pasta Salad here.
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad
Red, White and Blue Pasta Salad made with pasta, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, tomatoes & your favorite Italian dressing! Fun & festive patriotic salad perfect for 4th of July! Made with cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and Italian dressing, this pasta salad recipe is full of delicious flavors. Bring this pasta side dish to your next patriotic gathering and it is sure to be a huge hit! This zesty Italian pasta salad is light and refreshing, it makes a perfect side dish at any event. Find the Red White And Blue Pasta Salad recipe here!
Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken Pasta Salad is a lovely summer meal filled with tender chicken, apples, grapes, celery & pecans. Our Pasta Salad recipe is topped with a light dressing, grapes & chopped pecans. Chicken Pasta Salad has many variations that I’ve been making for years! It’s one of my favorites once the weather warms up and the picnics begin. It’s easy to make and incredibly versatile. I like to serve it for dinner, then love eating leftovers for lunch the next day. See the Chicken Pasta Salad recipe here!
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful and simple to put together. It’s the perfect side dish! Loaded with vegetables and drizzled with a homemade lemon Greek vinaigrette, it’s easy to make and everyone enjoys it. Perfect topped with crumbled feta cheese and a few additional olives. See the Greek Pasta Salad recipe here!
Steak Fajita Pasta Salad
Steak Fajita Pasta Salad is like nothing you have ever seen! Perfectly cooked fajita steak and vegetables tossed with pasta and topped with a glorious dressing that brings all of the flavors together. It’s an easy pasta salad recipe to bring to all of your summer picnics and potlucks! See the recipe for Steak Fajita Pasta Salad here! Get the Steak Fajita Pasta Salad recipe here!
RANCH BLT PASTA SALAD
Salads and sandwiches are two of my favorite summertime meals, and this tasty Ranch BLT Pasta Salad combines both into one amazing dish. This salad has all the flavors of a classic BLT with the addition of ranch dressing and pasta. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue or neighborhood potluck! It’s one of my favorite dishes to take to summer time gatherings, because it such a crowd pleaser. I mean, who doesn’t love bacon? See the recipe for Ranch BLT Pasta Salad here.
Desserts:
Red White And Blue Star Krispie Treats
Red White and Blue Star Krispie Treats are fun & festive marshmallow treats made into stars! Celebrate 4th of July with these delightful patriotic rice krispie treats! These red white and blue rice krispie treats taste just like your favorite buttery marshmallow treat but with an enjoyable star shape. Serve these rice krispie 4th of July treats at your next family gathering or backyard BBQ and watch how quickly they disappear! Get the Red White And Blue Star Krispie Treats recipe here!
EASY WATERMELON COOKIES
I was inspired by some cute little cupcakes at a local bakery and just knew I wanted to transform them into cookies. I used Nellie’s Swig Sugar Cookie recipe, which is not only delicious but hello, super simple to make! (No rolling, no cutting, etc!) Add on some lovely buttercream frosting and sprinkles and voila, you’ve got yourself some easy watermelon cookies that are perfect for summer picnics! See the recipe for Easy Watermelon Cookies here.
LEMON BERRY CHEESECAKE TRIFLES
White cake cubes, no-bake lemon cheesecake filling and fresh berries make the perfect summer dessert! Use red and blue berries for a July 4th celebration, or use just red berries for a Canada Day celebration. Either way, it’s going to be delicious! See the recipe for Lemon Berry Cheesecake Trifles here.
Festive Red, White And Blue Cake
Our festive red, white & blue cake is a patriotic cake perfect for the 4th! Easy, showstopper red, white and blue cake recipe that uses cake mix! This patriotic cake is perfect for all the festive summer holidays with its gorgeous red, white and blue layers. Making this easy red white and blue cake starts with a cake mix base, then frosted with delicious homemade buttercream and decorated with cheery sprinkles and cherries. Find the Festive Red, White And Blue Cake recipe here!
PATRIOTIC MONSTER COOKIES
With Memorial Day approaching, it was time to bake up some festive, patriotic recipes to grace our picnic table. These irresistible Patriotic Monster Cookies are chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies chock full of red, white and blue M&M’s and chocolate chips. See the recipe for Patriotic Monster Cookies here.
ROOTBEER FLOAT CUPCAKES
Root Beer Float Cupcakes are a fun & tasty spin on traditional Root Beer Floats! The flavor and festive touches make them perfect for summer entertaining. Root Beer Float cupcakes are in since school’s almost out and the temperature is rising- and that means summer is nearly here! These cuties have great flavor and my kids loved the festive touches. They’re perfect for Memorial Day barbecues! See the recipe for Root Beer Float Cupcakes here.
Patriotic Red Velvet Trifle
I love making trifles because they look so fancy, but they are so easy to put together! I had never made one with red velvet cake before, but it is the perfect base for a patriotic dessert, especially when topped off with blueberries, raspberries and strawberries! I just used a boxed mix for the cake and it turned out to be an amazing dessert! See the recipe for Patriotic Red Velvet Trifle here.
Frosted Strawberry Cookies
Frosted Strawberry Cookies made by adding fresh strawberries to a simple sugar cookie dough. No rolling out or chilling necessary! Just bake and top with my amazing strawberry buttercream frosting. Easy Strawberry Cookies piped with a super simple pink rose, so they taste incredible and they’re pretty too! See the recipe for Frosted Strawberry Cookies here.
PATRIOTIC COOKIE BARS
Fun Patriotic Cookie Bars made with swirled red, white & blue icing making them perfectly festive! Easy sugar cookie bar recipe for 4th of July & Memorial Day. These cute Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars fit the bill! I made them the night before and let them sit overnight so that the icing would be set. Easy patriotic treat that everyone loved- you’ve got to make them! See the recipe for Patriotic Cookie Bars here.
PATRIOTIC RED, WHITE AND BLUE ITALIAN CREAM SODAS
We’re huge fans of Italian Cream Sodas at our house and make them often for festive occasions. On a whim I decided to make a blueberry-raspberry combination and everyone went crazy over how amazing they tasted! As a bonus too they’re super festive as the drink naturally separates into red, white and blue colors. It’s perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or anytime you feel like being patriotic! See the recipe for Patriotic Red, White and Blue Italian Cream Sodas here.
EASY ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE
Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake perfect for birthdays, holidays or any celebration! Quick & simple recipe using ice cream sandwiches & birthday cake ice cream, as well as whipped cream, sprinkles, cherries & chocolate syrup. See the recipe for Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake here!
EASY APPLE HAND PIES
Easy Apple Hand Pies made with fried cinnamon apples, a buttery crust & topped with a simple glaze. These adorable apple hand pies are pure comfort food & taste just like individual apple pies. Find this delicious Apple Hand Pie recipe here!
DOUBLE BERRY PARFAITS
This little treat is perfect for Memorial Day and comes together so easily. Although it’s definitely a dessert, I like the fact that it’s fairly healthy since it mostly consists of fruit juice and fresh fruit! See the recipe for Double Berry Parfaits here.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE SWIRL CUPCAKES
I found these darling cupcake wrappers and flags at the Dollar Store and from that point I was on a mission to make some patriotic cupcakes! I didn’t want to use a ton of food coloring though because honestly, I don’t like the taste of it. So I improvised and came up with these beauties! The best part? They taste incredible- and they’re still super festive! I’ll show you how to make them- it’s so simple. Scroll down to see a quick video of the recipe as well! See the recipe for Red, White and Blue Swirl Cupcakes here.
CHERRY PIE COOKIES
Cherry Pie Cookies are an easy way to whip up some delicious cookie cups that satisfy your craving for cherry pie, without all the work! Cherry Pie Cookies came to be when I was craving cherry pie today, but didn’t really feel like whipping up a pie crust. So instead, I made Nellie’s Super Soft Sugar Cookies and translated them into Cherry Pie Cookies! My kids were drooling on the floor while I was making them. {Talk about testing a 3-year old’s patience. “No, we can’t have one yet, Mommy needs to take a billion pictures of the pretty cookies first.” Poor kid!} They’re so easy and taste delicious- I think they’d be gorgeous on a holiday table. Enjoy! See the recipe for Cherry Pie Cookies here.
SNICKERDOODLE APPLE PIE COOKIE CUPS
Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups combine two favorite desserts in a bite sized treat that is full of cinnamon and apple pie filling! Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups are one of my absolute favorite fall desserts.Call them cookies, or call them pies? Either way, they are absolutely delicious and they come together so easily too! Apple Pie is such a classic dessert but I just don’t really love pie crust so I wanted to try something different for the “crust” of these little mini apple pies. Apples and cinnamon just go together so wonderfully so I decided to use my favorite snickerdoodle cookie recipe to make the crust with. The results? AMAZING! See the recipe for Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups here.
MINI LEMON DROP CUPCAKES
Little Lemon Drops are delicious bite-sized treats that start with a cake mix – they are the perfect treat to take to your next party! The easy lemon glaze soaks into the inverted mini cupcakes and is a simple, incredibly delicious lemon cake mix recipe! Little Lemon Drops are absolutely amazing and everyone will love you for making and sharing them! I took these to a barbecue and they were devoured in about 5 minutes….long before the meat even started cooking! Everyone was exclaiming about how amazing they were and I was thrilled because this recipe is so easy and it makes about 75 little cupcakes so it’s perfect for large gatherings. See the recipe for Little Lemon Drops here.
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM POKE CAKE
Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends – it is delicious and so pretty! Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is a dessert that I knew my daughter would love – she loves strawberries! I served it for dessert at a family gathering and everyone raved about it. I love how easy it is to make as well. Enjoy! See the recipe for Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake here.
MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE FROSTING
Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting is so light and refreshing and is the perfect cake for summer (or any other time too)! The recipe begins with a cake mix and then only requires 6 more ingredients for the cake and the frosting combined! Mandarin Orange Cake is so easy to make and the “frosting” is much lighter than traditional frosting which I love! I also love that this cake starts with a boxed cake mix and only requires a handful of simple ingredients – there are only three ingredients in the frosting! See the recipe for Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting here.
Easy 4th of July Cookies
Super Simple 4th of July Cookies made with just 4 ingredients and NO BAKE! Easy red, white and blue cookies made with Milano cookies dipped in red and blue melting chocolate then sprinkled with gold stars. Made in just 15 minutes and they’re perfectly patriotic! See the recipe for Easy 4th of July Cookies here!
MILKY WAY CAKE
Milky Way Cake is a huge hit at our house, it is made with melted Milky Way candy bars and topped with a chocolate marshmallow ganache! This Milky Way Cake recipe is totally different from anything I’ve ever tried before and it ended up being incredible! To make the cake batter, you actually use 8 melted Milky Way candy bars! The chocolate/caramel flavor comes out very strongly in the cake and is so yummy. The frosting is an amazing chocolate and marshmallow ganache that goes perfectly with the cake – just make sure to have a large glass of milk nearby because it is pretty rich! See the recipe for Milky Way Cake here.
RASPBERRY CREAM CAKE
Raspberry Cream Cake begins with a white cake mix that is topped with sweet whipped cream, raspberries and danish dessert. Wonderful raspberry cake recipe with great flavors! Raspberry Cream Cake is a favorite of mine! Fresh raspberries are in abundance these days so I decided it was the perfect time for me to make one of my favorite desserts. This is one of these super easy cakes that looks and tastes like it was a lot of work to make. Thankfully, that’s not the case! This cake comes together easily and everyone loves it. See the recipe for Raspberry Cream Cake here.
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