We’re building our Memorial Day BBQ menus for the unofficial start of summer. From an easy aperitivo to a full spread of sides, a mouth-watering main, and a refreshingly easy dessert dish, we’ve got the recipes you’ll need to feed the whole fam.
Tinto de Verano
A pre-prepping essential, we recommend mixing up this chilled red wine cocktail before the cooking begins.
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Tomato Watermelon Salad
The best of fresh, juicy, summer produce all comes together in this refreshing side dish. And the best part, there’s absolutely no cooking required.
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The Ultimate Pasta Salad
If we had to pick one Memorial Day side dish to encapsulate the taste of summer, it’d be this one. From the salty, briny capers to the aromatic mint, zesty lemon, and the tender, just-ripe summer squash, you may want to make a double batch of this one.
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Scallion Potato Salad
Chef-in-residence Bobby Flay is putting his spin on this summertime classic. Whip it up for a chilled, starchy side dish, come back for seconds for the tangy dressing and fresh herby flavor.
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Grilled Avocado and Cantaloupe Salad
You might’ve guessed we’d be sharing some grill-centric inspo, but we betcha didn’t think we’d recommend charring off avocados. You won’t believe how tasty these buttery, mild grilled veggies pair with chilled cantaloupe in this spicy summer salad.
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Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
This crunchy slaw will have you seeing green—but you’ll only be jealous if you don’t get the last serving. This broccoli-based take on a classic coleslaw features a bundle of fresh summer veg, from crisp and tart apple to chopped chives and cabbage.
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Spicy Sambal Corn on the Cob
Butter and corn have found a new best friend in this quick and easy sambal oelek seasoning. Featuring sriracha, gochujang, red pepper flakes, and harissa, this classic Indonesian chili sauce can help crank your sides up a notch.
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Spice-Crusted Burger
When we’re grilling for Memorial Day, we simply refuse to eat boring burgers this summer, especially since chef-in-residence Bobby Flay shared this spice-crusted recipe that’ll blow any ol’ burger out of the water.
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Watermelon Granita
After a hefty meal of delicious, seasonal recipes, we’re finishing things off with a light and refreshing grantia. And with only three ingredients, this summer frozen treat is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
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