Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have sacrificed their lives serving in our armed services. In their honor, we come together at the start of summer to celebrate with friends and family—traditionally through the annual tradition of al fresco cooking and feasting.
Don't wait till the the last minute to plan out your Memorial Day menus. Whether you're planning a backyard family cookout or packing for a fancy picnic, we've got you covered with the best of summer eats. That means our favorite burger recipes, the absolute juiciest steaks, and even grill-friendly veggies worth busting out the charcoal for.
Once you've got all our essential grilling tools, pour yourself some sangria and fire up the grill for the 25 most mouthwatering Memorial Day recipes in our arsenal.
Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls
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Alabama-Style Chicken Sandwiches with White Sauce
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The "Grill Everything but the Burger" Brisket Burger

Warm Red Potato Salad

Grilled Watermelon, Avocado, and Shrimp Salad
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Grilled Cantaloupe with Peach Agrodolce
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Char-Smoked Baby Back Ribs
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Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye

Potato Salad with Red Onion
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Seared Apricot Ginger Cooler
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Charred Cabbage Slaw
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Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches
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Grilled Pineapple Margarita
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Maryland Crab Hot Dog

Chivito (Uruguayan Cheesesteak) Sandwich
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Parker's BBQ Fried Chicken

Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger

Grilled Eggplant With Basil Vinaigrette
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White Sangria
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Cucumber Pepper Slaw
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Smoked Lemon-Lime-Ade
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Strawberry-Lillet Crush

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Grilled Steakhouse Steak
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Thomas Keller's Coconut Cake
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New Orleans Doberge Cake
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Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies
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Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies
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