Memorial Day Backyard BBQ

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Grilled Potato Packets with Herb Butter

Potatoes are precooked in the microwave and finished on the grill before being tossed in herb butter. This easy recipe is a great side any day of the week.

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Grilled Sausages and Beans

We’ve updated old-school franks and beans with chicken sausage and cannellini beans for a family-friendly, wholesome meal that’s easy on your wallet.

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Grilled Sausage and Fixings

These bratwurst sausages are decked out with pickles, onion, mustard, tomato, and sport peppers—perfect for a backyard barbecue.

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Chips and Salsa Party Cups

Eliminate guests crowding the buffet table with portable chips-and-dip cups made for mingling.

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Grilled Cantaloupe with Almonds and Feta

A quick turn on the grill is all you need to enhance the juicy sweetness of ripe summer melon. Salty cheese and crunchy nuts turn this into a sophisticated side.

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Grilled BBQ-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Barbecue rub and sauce smother these spuds with major flavor. A quick spin in the microwave slashes cooking time, ensuring the sweet potatoes cook evenly on the grill.

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Basic Turkey Burger

Think of turkey burger patties from the store as a blank canvas and go wild with different topping combos, including the Tex-Mex one featured here.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Cilantro Mayo

Load up these chicken sandwiches with fresh garnishes like shredded cabbage and tomatoes to balance out the heat of the spicy sauce.

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Double-Decker Classic Burger(with video)

This over-the-top version of a cookout classic features all of your favorite fixings piled high. Add your condiment of choice, whether it’s ketchup, mayo, mustard, or homemade Savory Sauce.

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Zucchini and Asparagus Salad with Tuna

Skip the mayo for this fresher twist on tuna salad featuring tender grilled veggies and pistachios for added crunch.

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Grilled Steak Crostini

An easy and elegant appetizer for entertaining, these toasts pair succulent steak with creamy spreadable cheese and fresh, peppery radishes.

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Salami and Tomato Pizza

This quick and easy pizza makes a great light supper or, cut into smaller squares, a fast and fresh hors d’œuvre with cocktails.

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Pomegranate-Raspberry Iced Tea

Floral raspberries and sweet-tart pomegranate juice flavor this homemade iced tea. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by going up or down on the sugar.

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Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches(with video)

Bring the wow factor to your backyard bash with these ice cream sandwiches that are a cinch thanks to boxed cake mix.

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Potato Salad with Peppers and Chives

A colorful mix of potatoes gets a big flavor boost from tangy, mustard-laced hot dog relish and sweet cider vinegar.

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Watermelon and Berry Salad with Feta

The classic Mediterranean combo of watermelon and feta gets even more summery with the inclusion of juicy fresh berries.

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Gluten-Free Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

These buns ae crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Keep them in the freezer to use throughout the summer.

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Grilled Flatbread(with video)

Store-bought pizza dough makes grilled Mediterranean-style flatbread doable at home. Serve it alongside your favorite spreads and dips.