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Memorial Day Recipes

Celebrate with These Tasty BBQ Recipes

By , About.com Guide

Memorial Day recipes shouldn't be too fussy. You may need to feed a crowd, and you certainly want everything to taste good, but your Memorial Day BBQ recipes should be easy to make in advance, so you can have fun at your own picnic!

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Best Burger Recipe

Best BurgersPhotographer's Choice/Getty Images

I like to go the extra mile for my burgers for Memorial Day. This recipe is guaranteed to give you the juiciest, best-tasting burgers you've ever had.

 

BBQ Chicken Recipe

BBQ ChickenStephanie Gallagher

BBQ chicken makes a tasty treat for a picnic or anytime. And this BBQ chicken recipe is super simple - and guaranteed not to burn.

Crab Deviled Eggs Recipe

Crab Deviled EggsStephanie Gallagher

What better way to kick off a Memorial Day BBQ than with deviled eggs? This deviled eggs recipe is perfect for summer because it's made with lump crab meat. The Old Bay seasoning really gives these deviled eggs authentic Maryland crab flavor.

 

Fried Chicken

Fried ChickenStephanie Gallagher

Everyone loves fried chicken for a picnic, and this summer recipe is a guaranteed winner. You can even make this fried chicken in advance, and serve it cold. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to make fried chicken.

Red Potato Salad

Red Skin Potato Salad recipeStephanie Gallagher

Potato salad is one of those classic summer picnic recipes you just have to have. This version has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor, thanks to the combination of pickle relish, Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Cucumbers are used in place of celery, but if you prefer celery, go ahead. This potato salad will taste awesome either way.

 

Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli SaladStephanie Gallagher

Everyone needs a few "go to" barbecue recipes, and this broccoli salad is one of mine. Everyone always asks me for the recipe, and it's super simple to make. To save time, use pre-cooked bacon.


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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled Corn on the CobGetty Images/Christopher Robbins

Nothing says "barbecue" like corn on the cob. And grilled corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer recipes, because it's simple to prepare, and the grilling really kicks up the flavor.

 

Ramen Noodle Coleslaw

Ramen Cole SlawLeigh Beisch/Getty Images

Crisp and crunchy, this Ramen noodle coleslaw recipe makes a perfect picnic recipe, because it's light and refreshing. And this coleslaw goes as well with burgers and dogs as it does with chicken and ribs.

 

Flag Cake

Flag CakeStephanie Gallagher

What could be a more festive dessert for Memorial Day than this flag cake? It's surprisingly easy to make -- a perfect cooking activity for the kids.

 

Patriotic Cupcakes

Patriotic CupcakesStephanie Gallagher
End your Memorial Day barbecue with these fun red, white and blue cupcakes. You can make these patriotic cupcakes with a mix or my vanilla cupcake recipe.

 

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