These recipe ideas for a Memorial Weekend BBQ are festive enough for any summer BBQ, pool party or picnic! It’s grilling season and even though the weather might not quite fantastic, it’s a nice time of year to cook and enjoy the 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
Greatest Grilled Chicken from Strength and Sunshine
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
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
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
Berry Martini 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
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 acitvities 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?
Sharon says
May 25, 2017 at 3:11 amYummmm! All these options look incredible. Thanks for including my fruit salad! I’ll be sharing on social media for sure!
Raquel says
May 25, 2017 at 6:17 amThe salad looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
May 25, 2017 at 7:42 pmWhat 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.
Tamara says
May 30, 2017 at 10:10 amI’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!!