30 Fabulous Recipes for Your Memorial Day Celebration

Everyone's favorite barbecue sauce recipe is just the thing for adding to pulled pork sandwiches, grilled ribs, or even burgers. Our recipe calls for just six ingredients: ketchup, light brown sugar, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne for heat.

Potato salad is a classic Memorial Day recipe and our version is as good as it gets. Mayonnaise brings the necessary creaminess, while a couple tablespoons of whole grain mustard and sliced cornichons give it a sharp edge.

Skip store-bought potato chips and make our special Memorial Day recipe instead. We use three different types of taters to give these chips some all-American color.

Summer's shining stars—blueberries—form the base for the sweet, jammy filling. The topping is a crumbly combination of butter, brown sugar, and flour.

Cool off on Memorial Day with this bright pink twist on a classic Arnold Palmer. Simply blend cubed watermelon and then mix with store-bought half-and-half lemonade and tea (of course you can prep this yourself, too).

It's not a true Memorial Day cookout without a cheeseburger. This recipe calls for all the fixings—American cheese, thick slices of tomato, dill pickle slices, and shredded lettuce.

Even if you're not spending Memorial Day at the beach, your tastebuds will be transported seaside with this lobster roll. It's the perfect blend of a hot lobster roll and cold lobster salad—poached lobster meat is tossed with just a touch of mayonnaise, plus lemon juice and drawn butter.

Complete your Memorial Day cookout with our quick coleslaw recipe. There's nothing fussy or unexpected—just plenty of crunchy cabbage and carrots and the stellar duo of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

Instead of slow-cooking pulled pork, try grilling the boneless pork shoulder, which gives it an extra smoky flavor that complements the sweet and sticky barbecue sauce.

Want to impress loved ones at your Memorial Day cookout? Give them something to talk about, like these hot dogs inspired by three classic sandwiches: a Philly cheesesteak, a muffaletta, and a Cubano.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which means it's also start of ice cream season. Our founder has perfected a pretty-in-pink ice cream recipe that's made with an entire pound of strawberries. For a boozy edge, add a generous splash of tequila or vodka.

No matter the occasion, brownies are sure to be a winner but we especially love them for a casual backyard barbecue or Memorial Day cookout. This easy recipe makes the ultimate fudgy treat.

Grilled corn is always juicy and delicious as is, but accessorized with grated Parmesan cheese, chipotle-chile powder for some heat, and lime zest, it's just sublime.

Our homemade lemonade is sweet as can be and couldn't be easier to make. All you need is freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to make this Memorial Day beverage.

How adorable is this crowd-friendly format of old-fashioned strawberry shortcakes? It takes less than an hour to come together but the flaky, cakey biscuits, airy whipped cream, and juicy berries make a very special dessert.

Choose your own adventure by selecting either hot and spicy or sweet Italian sausage. Grill them, then serve them alongside a jammy relish made from grilled mixed chile peppers, plum tomatoes, and garlic.

Our all-star recipe calls for an entire chicken, which we cut into breasts, thighs, and wings. They're grilled, then tossed with a simple yet spectacular sauce made from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Come summer, we're all about no-bake desserts and this one fits the bill for Memorial Day weekend. That's because the light and creamy cheesecake is topped with a sweet blueberry compote that makes use of this in-season berry.

Homemade baked beans are an essential Memorial Day recipe. A little bit of garlic and fresh thyme add an earthiness that offsets the sweet barbecue-style sauce. And no one will be able to resist the crispy, savory strips of bacon on top.

Surprise (and delight!) your loved ones with this smoky twist on a classic margarita. Instead of tequila, we used mezcal and fresh lemon juice for a bright Memorial Day drink.

Rib-eye steaks are extra-special treat for a Memorial Day gathering. Here, we seasoned them with a fabulous and flavorful mixture of Spanish smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed coriander seeds.

Show off your stars and stripes for Memorial Day with this festive cherry pie that's the ultimate sweet ending.

The duo of mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt bring the creaminess—and a touch of tang—to this classic Memorial Day recipe. For some crunch, we added thinly sliced radishes, celery, and dill pickles, which also cut through the richness of this staple side.

Dress up ordinary chicken breasts with an earthy and zesty sauce made from lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of sugar, and red-pepper flakes.

When it comes to entertaining for a holiday such as Memorial Day, our philosophy is the more that can be made ahead, the better. This low-key, fragrant salad fits the bill. You only need four ingredients, which can be made into a salad an hour—or up to a day—in advance.

Inspired by the cool Spanish soup, this genius salad combines small tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, mini cucumbers, and croutons for one colorful cookout side dish.

If you're not a fan of the heavier, creamier potato salads, we bet that you'll love this more delicate recipe. Peewee potatoes are tossed with a combination of extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, plus a cup and a half of fresh minced herbs.

For an extra-special Memorial Day cookout, try your hand at making homemade pickles using zucchini, which is at its best and brightest during the summer. The squash are pickled in white vinegar and fresh dill along with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, celery seeds, and chile peppers. You can serve them right away, or let them marinate for up to one month.

Get the party started with this sangria recipe that uses everyone's favorite summer wine. Combine vodka, fresh strawberries, and sliced nectarines and let the fruit absorb the booze—then top with two bottles of rosé and garnish with fresh mint.