Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States, making it the perfect excuse to gather with family and friends and enjoy some good food.
Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, heading to a picnic, hosting a casual get-together, or simply enjoying the long weekend at home, these easy recipes are perfect for sharing.
From crowd-pleasing desserts and sweet treats to simple sides and family-friendly favourites, there’s something here for every kind of Memorial Day menu.
Many of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time, making entertaining easier and leaving you with more time to enjoy the weekend.
Memorial Day Recipes
Celebrate Memorial Day with these easy recipe ideas. Discover simple desserts, sides, and family-friendly dishes perfect for barbecues, picnics, and gatherings.
Moist and tender Summer Raspberry Cake made in one bowl! Topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh raspberries for the ultimate summer dessert!
Frozen Yogurt Bars combine creamy vanilla yogurt blended with chocolate chips and adorned with sweet berry toppings and crunchy granola.
This Moist Lemon Pineapple Cake is bright, simple, and packed with crushed pineapple! A soft, tropical single-layer cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting.
You really don’t need buttermilk — this one-layer yellow cake is soft, tender, and full of flavor. Quick to make and frosted with chocolate buttercream!
This Moist Vanilla Cake is soft, fluffy, and easy to make. Topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, it's perfect for birthdays and gatherings!
This Easy Pineapple Cake With Cake Mix Recipe transforms a box of vanilla cake mix into a moist, 4 ingredient crushed pineapple cake!
This easy, vibrant and cold Gluten Free Pasta Salad is a must have dish during the summer months and the holiday season. Paired with an Italian vinaigrette dressing, classic vegetables and hard boiled eggs.
This Bruschetta Pasta, bursting with traditional toppings and bocconcini, is delicious, refreshing, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Pineapple Crush Mocktail made with crushed pineapple, lime juice, mint, and club soda. A refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for summer or parties!
This delicious Vitamin C Smoothie is packed with strawberries, kiwi, banana, and Kakadu plum, it's the perfect refreshing drink to enhance your health and vitality!
Fresh and vibrant, this Purple Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad is tossed with a tangy dressing, making it a quick, gluten-free, vegan side dish ready in 10 minutes.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with smoky onion and tomato relish is the perfect game day appetizer. A delicious snack for your next party or family BBQ!
These Mini Onion Tarts with Zucchini and Balsamic are an easy appetizer made with puff pastry, onions, zucchini, and balsamic. Perfect for any gathering!
These easy Pumpkin Pinwheels are rolled up and filled with roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta cheese. Perfect for parties or a healthy snack!
A light, cheesy Zucchini Egg Bake made with simple everyday ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. High-protein, veggie-packed, and easy to make ahead for the whole family.
This Classic Lemon Tart recipe features a silky lemon filling set in a buttery homemade shortcrust pastry crust. Serve it with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for a refreshing dessert!
This Biscoff Lotus Cheesecake features a crust made from crushed Lotus biscuits, a creamy filling of cream cheese, double cream, and Biscoff spread, all crowned with a luscious topping of melted Biscoff and additional biscuit accents!
This easy Square Vanilla Cake Recipe has a soft and fluffy crumb topped with vanilla buttercream. You'll get 16 squares out of this 8×8 cake!
4th of July Desserts
Looking for the best 4th of July desserts to serve a crowd? Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a picnic, or bringing something to share, these recipes are made for easy summer celebrations.
From fruity crumbles and chilled make-ahead desserts to rich, nostalgic bakes, this collection is all about simple recipes that travel well and disappear fast.