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Memorial Day Recipes

Kellan eating watermelon
It’s Memorial Day weekend! The unofficial start to Summer. Who’s ready??? Ready for BBQs. Ready for peaches. Ready for cherries. Sun ripened tomatoes and sweet sweet watermelon. If this picture is any indication, I know at least one Little Dude who is ready for Summer and all the goodies it brings. Here’s a list of some of our favorites that would make great additions to any Memorial day celebration.

Delicious Dips

Caramelized French Onion Dip

Habanero Salsa

Pineapple and Avocado Salsa

Creamy Ranch Dip

Cool Summer Salads

Kale and Potato Salad

Creamy Bacon Tomato and Avocado Pasta Salad

Pea Salad with Bacon and Fresh Dill

Watermelon Salad

Chipotle Lime Macaroni Salad

Fire up that Grill

Grilled Steak with Avocado Sauce

Grilled Potatoes with Chive Sauce

Grilled Shrimp and Rosemary Skewers

Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Sweet Endings

Chocolate Mascarpone Stuffed Strawberries

Simple Blueberry Sauce

Rocky Road Ice Cream Pie

Cake Batter Ice Cream Tart

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend friends! Be safe and eat well.

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    Jenn's Food Journey
    May 28, 2012 at 8:01 am

    My goodness, Des – he is ADORABLE!! Hope he enjoys his first summer! Thanks for all the great summer and grilling ideas!

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    Rita in mi
    May 26, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Made the pea salad tonight, and we loved it! Who knew a few simple ingredients could taste so good. Thx!

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    Mary
    May 25, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    It will be hard to choose from so many fantastic recipes!! Thanks for sharing. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!

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    Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.

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