Are you looking for some fun and easy Memorial Day recipes?
I have rounded up all of the best Recipes for Memorial Day for you below, to make it easy to plan your Memorial Day menu!
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and I am so ready for it this year!
Since strawberries seem to be synonymous with summer time, you will certainly want to make sure you have at least one of our strawberry desserts included in your celebrations this year.
I have gathered up my top recipes that I think are perfect for the holiday. These include drink recipes, snacks, salads, desserts and the best BBQ recipes for Memorial Day too!
Memorial Day Drink Recipes
These drink recipes are perfect for Memorial Day, but also really great all summer long!
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
When you are looking for a refreshing drink this summer, try making this super easy to make Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Drink.
Copycat 7-11 Cherry Slurpee
I love slurpees in the summer and it is so easy to make them yourself at home with this simple recipe.
Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe
This lemonade is a great addition to your Memorial Day picnics.
Mermaid Water Layered Drink Recipe
This layered Mermaid Water Mocktail Drink is so easy to make and a lot of fun too!
Iced Rosehip & Hibiscus Tea Recipe
This Rosehip Hibiscus Iced Tea is so refreshing and delicious and it also has some great health benefits too!
Blackberry Lemonade Recipe
This delicious Blackberry Lemonade is refreshing! You’ll love having fresh berries in your drink for a more natural taste.
S’mores Dessert Milkshake
This S’mores Dessert Milkshake is so delicious you’ll have everyone screaming s’mores please!
Copycat Sonic Limeade Recipe
This Copycat Sonic Limeade Recipe is so good and made with fresh lime juice. This recipe makes enough for a gallon pitcher.
Copycat Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino Recipe
Try this Homemade Copycat Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino recipe at home and save your money.
Memorial Day Snack Recipes
Memorial Day weekend calls for all of the best snacks if you ask me!
And I just love these super easy recipes for finger foods to have around for the long weekend.
Walking Tacos
This Walking Tacos recipe is such a nice and easy idea for any party.
Just pick up a bunch of snack sized bags of Doritos or Fritos and add a few other toppings for your guests to choose from.
I love that each person has the ability to customize their own Walking Tacos!
Cracker Jack Recipe
This Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe is the perfect treat to take to parades, fireworks, barbecues, or the beach!
Mini Fruit Pizzas
These Mini Fruit Pizzas are so easy to make with your favorite fresh fruit. You and your family will love them!
Bacon Ranch Cheesy Stuffed Peppers
These Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers are a quick and easy appetizer that you can make in about ten minutes.
This Candy Popcorn Recipe is inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and a lot of fun for summertime.
Fruit Flavored Popcorn Recipe
This homemade Flavored Popcorn is a sweet popcorn that is bursting with flavor and sweetness in every single bite.
Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe
This Homemade Soft Pretzel recipe is a simple recipe that is hearty and delicious!
Three Cheese Dip Recipe
This cheesy dip recipe is one that is perfect for all summer long.
Memorial Day BBQ Recipes
You can never go wrong with some juicy burgers and hot dogs on the grill when you are deciding on your main dishes for the holiday weekend.
But if you want to kick it up a notch, try one of these barbecue Memorial Day recipes.
Easy London Broil Marinade Recipe
One of the easiest ways to add a ton of great flavor to your meats before sticking them on the grill, is to marinade them in a seasoning that will take a regular piece of meat and make it taste so much better.
If you are looking for the best London Broil Marinade, check out this easy recipe!
Grilled Steak Kabobs Recipe
This steak kabobs recipe is so delicious and perfect for summer barbecues.
Instant Pot Barbecue Sauce Recipe
I am sharing a super simple Instant Pot Barbecue Sauce Recipe that you can make from scratch in less than half an hour.
Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs Recipe
Looking for a fun and delicious new recipe for the grill? Try these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs tonight!
Memorial Day Salad Recipes
I love fresh salads during the summer months.
They can be eaten alone, but also go great with all of your barbecues or picnics too.
German Cucumber Salad
This frugal homemade German Cucumber Salad with fresh dill and onions is one of my favorites!
Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe
It’s really easy to make, and it’s loaded with flavors and textures that just melt in your mouth.
You can make this ahead, and have it ready to take to a backyard BBQ, a little get together, or for your own patio picnic.
Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
This Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad with homemade Orange Vinaigrette Dressing is calling my name today!
Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
This Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect dish to go with just about any barbecue meal.
Memorial Day Dessert Recipes
Of course you cannot leave out the desserts and you will find lots of different ones below.
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Red White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches would be a great treat for Memorial Day or Fourth of July!
Sand Pudding Recipe
This Sand Pudding Recipe has been a family favorite for many years!
Homemade Jell-O Pudding Pops
These Patriotic Pudding Pops are the perfect summer treat!
Homemade Snow Cones
If you are looking for a fun treat to beat the summer heat then allow me to recommend making your own Homemade Snow Cones!
It’s super easy to make these Patriotic Snow Cones for the upcoming holidays.
Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
It’s no secret that I love strawberry desserts, and this Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe is one you will want to keep on hand this summer.
Strawberry Blueberry Pound Cake Trifle
This Strawberry Blueberry Pound Cake Trifle is the perfect addition to a summer barbecue. It just screams Fourth of July or Memorial Day to me!
Chocolate Eclair Icebox Cake Recipe
Looking for a dessert that will cool your taste buds and your cravings? This Eclair Icebox Cake is about to become your new tasty best friend.
S’mores Cake Recipe
This Smores Cake is the best smores dessert, with the perfect combination of ooey, gooey chocolatey goodness.
Strawberry Shortcake Pops Recipe
These frozen treats are so good and perfect for summer backyard barbecues.
No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
There is nothing quite like homemade ice cream and this one is a simple recipe that requires no churning.
Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe
It has the same amount of deliciousness that cookie dough eaters have come to love without the raw eggs that moms warn against.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe
If there is one thing that reminds me of summer it has to be strawberries.
I think these would be a lot of fun for any backyard barbecue like a Memorial Day or Fourth of July party.
S’Mores Cookie Cups Recipe
All of the deliciousness of s’mores in a cookie cup that you can make ahead of time.
Peaches and Cream Pie Recipe
Super easy to make and full of that classic summer time peaches and cream flavor.
Homemade Lime Sorbet Recipe
Lime Sorbet is so refreshing and a lot easier to make than I ever thought it was. Plus you can really taste the difference when making your own using fresh limes.
Easy Strawberry Cream Mousse Pie Recipe
Easy Strawberry Mousse Pie is the perfect dessert to bring to any pot luck or barbecue this year!
I hope that you have been able to find all of the recipes you need to put together the perfect Memorial Day weekend barbecue this year.
If you want to check out even more recipe, check out the Homemade Recipes Library below.
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