Popular Weekend BBQ Recipes
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These recipe ideas for a Memorial Weekend BBQ are festive enough for any summer BBQ, pool party or picnic! It’s grilling season and a nice time of year to cook and enjoy the outdoors.
These recipes are not just great for Memorial weekend, but any summer weekend when you want to grill outdoors.

I cannot believe that Memorial Day weekend is nearly here! That means that the warm, sunny days of summer are almost upon us. It is truly time to fire up the grill and get a Memorial Day gathering going this weekend. If you are looking for some inspiration I have gathered some wonderful recipes for a Memorial Weekend BBQ.
These tasty recipe ideas are not just meant for Memorial Day and can be made for 4th of July gatherings, family reunions, potluck suppers and summer picnics.
We will definitely be at a barbecue this weekend that our friends are hosting. Being outside with friends is one of the best ways to celebrate the day. We strive to be your planning resource and have compiled this awesome list of Barbecue recipes for the weekend.
Grilled Main Dishes Recipes


Grilled Hawaiian Steak Kabobs from Savory Tooth

Balsamic Baby Back Ribs from Taste and See


T Bone Steak with Compound Butter from My Fearless Kitchen

Grilled Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs from Taste and See

Steak and Chicken Kabobs from My Heavenly Recipes

These delicious Corn Dog Bites are easy to make and fun to eat. Great for kids too!

Side Dish Recipes for A Barbecue

Smokey Sweet Peanut Slaw from Strength and Sunshine

Cucumber Salad with Lime Vinaigrette from Small Time Woman

Summer Orzo Pasta Salad from V Nutrition

Harissa Potato Salad from Strength and Sunshine

Classic Creamy Coleslaw from Organized Island

Sweet Tomato & Corn Salsa from My Fearless Kitchen


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Cheesy Bacon Potato Salad Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life

Creamy Macaroni Salad from Organized Island

Easy Ambrosia from Temecula Blogs

Pineapple & Melon Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing from Certified Pastry Aficionado


Dessert Recipe Ideas for A Barbecue

Patriotic No Churn Ice Cream from Organized Island

BerryMartini from Desserts Required

Yogurt Cake with Roasted Strawberries and Rhubarb from Making Healthy Choices

4th of July Firecracker Jello Cups from Cincy Shopper

Healthy Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait from Mama Likes to Cook


none;”>Easy Patriotic Cupcakes from Let’s Celebrate Everything

Patriotic polka dotted cupcakes from Me and My Inklings

Spiral Sparkler Cookies from the Monday Box


BBQ Shish Kabob Cupcakes from Life of a Southern Mom

There are so many great Memorial Weekend activities too! I truly wish to thank those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Check out your local region for parades and memorial services.
If you are going on a picnic, be sure to check out these great Picnic Recipe Ideas as well.
What do you have planned for this weekend?








Yummmm! All these options look incredible. Thanks for including my fruit salad! I’ll be sharing on social media for sure!
The salad looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
What an incredible roundup of terrific recipes! It’s going to be very difficult deciding which one to make first.
Thanks so much for including Desserts Required’s Berry Martini. Sharing on Desserts Required’s FB page.
I’m too late for Memorial Day, but not for great recipes!
By the way, I made those same grilled cupcakes and will post about them soon. They are so cute!!