26 yummy recipes for the perfect Memorial Day BBQ
Kick-off the summer with these perfect Memorial Day food ideas

Buffalo Cole Slaw
The ultimate side dish for the buffalo wings fanatic in your life.
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PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Classic Potato Salad
Everyone will be fighting for the last scoop!
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PHOTO: John Komar

Campfire Potatoes
You're going to want to make these with or without a campfire.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Pickle Dogs
Yes we went there, and yes, it's delicious.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Grilled Ranch Potatoes
Now we want to grill all our potatoes!
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Pineapple Bun Burgers
Burgers get a tropical makeover.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs
Little packets of cheesy heaven.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Beer Can Burgers
Just when you thought burgers couldn't get any better ...
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn
When corn lives its best life.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Tomato Bun Sliders
Tastes like summer. 😎
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Burger 'n Fries Foil Packs
Summer's answer to burgers and fries.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Pickle Sliders
No buns no problem!
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PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Crack Corn
The most addictive way to eat grilled corn.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Giant Party Cheeseburger
Trust us, this burger is not for the faint of heart.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Greek Salad Skewers
Like a Greek salad on a stick!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton

Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese

Buffalo Deviled Eggs
We've been known to buffalo a thing or two because buffalo sauce tends to make everything, well, better. Deviled eggs = no egg-ception.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Bacon, Corn, Spinach, and Ranch Pasta Salad
A bowtie pasta salad loaded with ingredients no one can resist.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Lindsay Funston

Homemade Beer Mustard
Oh so cheesy.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon and ranch make everything better.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Shrimp Rolls
Forget lobster rolls: Make shrimp rolls your go-to sandwich.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Joslyn Blair

Grilled Corn with Barbecue Butter
It will change the way you think about mayo. Trust.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Piña Colada Pineapple Cups
You won't mind getting lost in the rain when you're sipping one of these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese

Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
Gotta stay hydrated, y'all.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Fudgie the Whale ain't got nothin' on this.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin

Grilled Creamed Corn
Our take on this classic side packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño.
Get the full recipe from .
PHOTO: ETHAN CALABRESE
Buffalo Cole Slaw
The ultimate side dish for the buffalo wings fanatic in your life.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Classic Potato Salad
Everyone will be fighting for the last scoop!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: John Komar
Campfire Potatoes
You're going to want to make these with or without a campfire.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pickle Dogs
Yes we went there, and yes, it's delicious.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Grilled Ranch Potatoes
Now we want to grill all our potatoes!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pineapple Bun Burgers
Burgers get a tropical makeover.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs
Little packets of cheesy heaven.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Beer Can Burgers
Just when you thought burgers couldn't get any better ...
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn
When corn lives its best life.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Tomato Bun Sliders
Tastes like summer. 😎
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Burger 'n Fries Foil Packs
Summer's answer to burgers and fries.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pickle Sliders
No buns no problem!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Crack Corn
The most addictive way to eat grilled corn.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Giant Party Cheeseburger
Trust us, this burger is not for the faint of heart.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Greek Salad Skewers
Like a Greek salad on a stick!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Buffalo Deviled Eggs
We've been known to buffalo a thing or two because buffalo sauce tends to make everything, well, better. Deviled eggs = no egg-ception.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Bacon, Corn, Spinach, and Ranch Pasta Salad
A bowtie pasta salad loaded with ingredients no one can resist.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Lindsay Funston
Homemade Beer Mustard
Oh so cheesy.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon and ranch make everything better.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Shrimp Rolls
Forget lobster rolls: Make shrimp rolls your go-to sandwich.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Joslyn Blair
Grilled Corn with Barbecue Butter
It will change the way you think about mayo. Trust.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Piña Colada Pineapple Cups
You won't mind getting lost in the rain when you're sipping one of these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
Gotta stay hydrated, y'all.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Fudgie the Whale ain't got nothin' on this.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Grilled Creamed Corn
Our take on this classic side packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño.
Get the full recipe from .
PHOTO: ETHAN CALABRESE
Buffalo Cole Slaw
The ultimate side dish for the buffalo wings fanatic in your life.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Classic Potato Salad
Everyone will be fighting for the last scoop!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: John Komar
Campfire Potatoes
You're going to want to make these with or without a campfire.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pickle Dogs
Yes we went there, and yes, it's delicious.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Grilled Ranch Potatoes
Now we want to grill all our potatoes!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pineapple Bun Burgers
Burgers get a tropical makeover.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs
Little packets of cheesy heaven.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Beer Can Burgers
Just when you thought burgers couldn't get any better ...
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn
When corn lives its best life.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Tomato Bun Sliders
Tastes like summer. 😎
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Burger 'n Fries Foil Packs
Summer's answer to burgers and fries.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pickle Sliders
No buns no problem!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Crack Corn
The most addictive way to eat grilled corn.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Giant Party Cheeseburger
Trust us, this burger is not for the faint of heart.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Greek Salad Skewers
Like a Greek salad on a stick!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Buffalo Deviled Eggs
We've been known to buffalo a thing or two because buffalo sauce tends to make everything, well, better. Deviled eggs = no egg-ception.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Bacon, Corn, Spinach, and Ranch Pasta Salad
A bowtie pasta salad loaded with ingredients no one can resist.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Lindsay Funston
Homemade Beer Mustard
Oh so cheesy.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon and ranch make everything better.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Shrimp Rolls
Forget lobster rolls: Make shrimp rolls your go-to sandwich.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Joslyn Blair
Grilled Corn with Barbecue Butter
It will change the way you think about mayo. Trust.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Piña Colada Pineapple Cups
You won't mind getting lost in the rain when you're sipping one of these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
Gotta stay hydrated, y'all.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Fudgie the Whale ain't got nothin' on this.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Grilled Creamed Corn
Our take on this classic side packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño.
Get the full recipe from .
PHOTO: ETHAN CALABRESE
Kick-off the summer with these perfect Memorial Day food ideas
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From apps and snacks to classic grilled main dishes, sides and , this collection has everything you need to enjoy the kick-off to the summer season in the most delicious way possible.