25 Fantastic Recipes to Celebrate Memorial Day

When we first came to the USA, nearly 12 years ago, one thing that truly struck us was the patriotism of Americans. In the small town where we used to live in Michigan so many houses have the American flag hoisted in their front lawn. In the Philippines, we only do this, if at all, during our own Independence Day and after that, the flag goes back to the closet and won't be taken out again until the next year. But here, it's there pretty much the whole year through. 

The patriotism is even more evident during Memorial Day and of course, the 4th of July (which incidentally is celebrated in the Philippines as Filipino-American Friendship Day, though am not certain if it is still declared as an official holiday there, it was when I was in elementary but I won't reveal the particular years, lest I inadvertently reveal my young (???) age.  :) Anyway, we religiously watched the Memorial Day Parade every year when we lived in Michigan and it was always so touching to see how much the people honored the veterans as they walked along the streets of Downtown Holland. Some members of our former church are veterans so we always looked forward to seeing them parade down the street every year. It is such a special day, indeed.

Of course, after the parade has finished it's time for picnic at the park or a get-together. For those who are planning to connect with friends and loved ones this Memorial Day here's a wonderful round-up of delicious recipes that's sure to make everyone smile! Pick and choose the recipe that you fancy and am sure, they'll all be yummy! Happy Memorial weekend for now! 

Please note: To find the recipe, find the photo of the yummy dish you are looking for and then click on the link underneath. That should lead you to the recipe. This is a collection of recipes from our blog and other amazing food bloggers. 

Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes by +Culinary Ginger 

Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Homemade Spice Rub by +Roti n Rice 

Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter Sauce by +Manila Spoon 

Sausage Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos  by +Ericas Recipes 

Patriotic No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles by +Who Needs A Cape? 

The Ultimate Burger by +Cooking On A Budget Blog 

Buf-A-Cue Shrimp by Life Currents

Grilled Tri-Tip Roast with Caramelized Onions  by +Meal Planning Maven 

Super Low Calorie Caesar Salad on a Stick by +Skinny Kitchen 

Bacon and Chipotle Venison Burgers by Recipes from a Pantry

 

Red and Blue Berry Pie Bars  by +Manila Spoon 

Easy Beef Kabobs by +Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog 

Jerked Beef by +Platter Talk 

Red White and Blue Frozen Yogurt Bark by Honey and Birch

Pico Panzanella Salad by Thyme for Cocktails

 Salmon-Halloumi Burger with Avocado Mayo by Contentedness Cooking

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Legs by Hun...What's for Dinner?

Chipotle Copycat Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas by +Manila Spoon 

Individual Peach Cream Cakes by Not Just Paper and Paint

Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad by +foody schmoody 

Grilled Baby Back Ribs by In the Kitchen with Jenny

Barbecue Steak Tacos by Fearless Dining

Chipotle Raspberry Pork Chopped by Kitchen Chopper

Feta Cheese Souffle by Culinary Flavors

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers  by Recipes from a Pantry

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