Ahhhh Memorial Day. In my family, it's the holiday that officially kicks off a summer spent swimming, grilling and listening to Happy Feelings on a continuous loop. If I close my eyes right now, I can hear the sound of domino's being slapped down on somebody's card table and see my grandfather in those old man grilling sandals, y'all know the ones.

This year, Shep and I are going to keep it pretty lowkey since we had a big Cinco De Mayo party but that doesn't mean that I don't have a menu fully planned out. I've gathered some of my favorite recipes from a few bloggers, recipe developers and chefs that I just love. This is your ultimate Memorial Day menu. You don't have to make everything I've listed here, think of this as more of a smattering of options.

I hope you find it helpful.

Drinks

Paloma - Brown Sugar & Bourbon

Blueberry Thyme Lemonade Spritzer - Rosalynn Daniels

Summer Peach Tea Cocktail - Spruce Eats

Watermelon Prosecco Punch - The Kitchn

Appetizers

Crab Deviled Eggs - Southern Kitchen

Smoked Shrimp - Immaculate Bites

Sides

Grilled Corn and Scallion Salad - Alison Roman

Marinated White Bean Salad - Jenné Claiborne/Sweet Potato Soul

Watermelon Tomato Caprese Salad - Camille Styles

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Tahini Miso Dressing - Jeri Mobley-Arias/Whisper of Yum

Mains

Rosemary Garlic Oven-Baked Ribs - Brown Sugar & Bourbon

Cherry BBQ Sauce - Alex Hill/Just Add Hot Sauce

Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings - Angela Davis/The Kitchenista

Blackened Fish Sandwiches with Horseradish Tartar Sauce - Food & Wine

Perfect Grilled Steak - Iowa Girl Eats

Lemon Salmon Skewers with Herb Oil - Sweet & Sorrel

Dessert

Blackberry Cobbler - Brown Sugar & Bourbon

Grilled Mint Julep Peaches - Food52

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches - Grandbaby Cakes

Strawberry Lemonade Margarita Pops - Marta Flinn/Deliciously Marta

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