Memorial Day

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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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Blue Cheese Burger

Perfect for when you can't decide between burgers or wings, this fast and easy recipe is a delicious addition to any barbecue—ready in just 20 minutes.

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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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Blueberry Lemonade Slushies

Sweet blueberries and tart lemonade are a delicious combination in this fun, easy 4th of July drink recipe that kids and adults will love.

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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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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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Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Chipotle packs a fiery punch while savory Worcestershire sauce balances the sweetness of brown sugar in this versatile barbecue sauce.

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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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Grilled Chicken and Shrimp Skewers

Bottled salad dressing provides a shortcut to big flavor fast. Try tucking these skewers into a hunk of crusty Italian bread and removing the stick for an insta-sandwich.

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Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Molasses and berries lend a surprising sweetness to this sauce, which is great for basting grilled chicken, pork, or ribs.

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Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce

This regional barbecue sauce uses mayo as a base instead of tomato and combines horseradish, vinegar, and lemon for a bright pop of flavor.

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Red, White, and Blue Ice Cubes

For full effect, plop these brightly colored ice cubes into lighter drinks, like lemonade or even water. To speed up the process, chill the juices beforehand.

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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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Grilled Corn on the Cob with BBQ Butter

This flavored butter is easy to throw together with just a few pantry ingredients. Slathered on corn, it’s perfect for bringing out the sweetness of this summer staple.

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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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Grilled Veggie Burgers(with video)

Keep pantry staples like brown rice and beans on hand to mix up these burgers when you’re in a weeknight dinner crunch.

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St. Louis Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches(with video)

Pulled pork sandwiches are a classic potluck or barbecue dish, and with this simple barbecue sauce recipe and a slow cooker, it’s so easy to make.

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California Turkey Salsa Burgers

This Southwestern take on a classic burger is more wholesome with turkey, salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and guacamole—all on a whole wheat bun.