Find the Best Memorial Day Recipes on the Internet

Scott Kessman
Memorial Day unofficially begins barbecue season, as many families often celebrate Memorial Day by hosting a barbecue either simply for themselves or with a gathering of friends. Hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and even fish all make a worthwhile appearance, but if you truly want to prepare something dazzling to commemorate the holiday, then check out these site for a variety of delicious Memorial Day recipes that go beyond the basic simplicity of a bit of meat on a grill.

The recipe database website AllRecipes.com has a section devoted to Memorial Day recipes, with an ample selection of mouth-watering barbecue recipes. If you're a barbecue novice, then first pick up some tips from the BBQ and Grilling section, and then check out the Memorial Day Recipes which include everything from Watermelon Salad, Chicken and Bacon Shish-kabobs, and Basil Burgers, as well as a large assortment of refreshing drinks and cocktails, salads and side dishes, and lots of grilled vegetable dishes too. And don't forget about dessert, there's lots of that too!

Those who have already tried some the recipes have offered their own comments and in some cases a few changes that may have improved upon the original recipe. The Memorial Day recipes section can be found by going directly to http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Memorial-Day-Cooking/Detail.aspx

StarChefs.com has a special Memorial Day recipes section featuring complete Memorial Day menus by top chefs with southwestern and Texas-style themes. This section was featured all the way back in the year 2000, but If there's one thing they know how to do well in the southwest, its barbecue, so these menus and recipes are definitely worth taking a look at.

You can access the StarChefs Memorial Day recipes section by going directly to http://www.starchefs.com/features/memorial_day/2000/html/index.shtml where you'll also find links to more recent Memorial Day recipes of previous years.

For something quick and simple yet deserving of praise, check out the large recipe database at Razzle Dazzle Recipes, where the Memorial Day Recipes section is chock full of recipes for entrees, hot dogs, hamburgers, side dishes and salads, and beverages and desserts, plus an assortment of picnic recipes as well, Find them all at http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/memorialday/

If you've ever gone searching on the internet for recipes, you've probably hit the website for the Food Network, and when it comes to holiday recipes, they don't disappoint. At http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/et_hd_memorial_day you'll find Memorial Day menus for picnics and barbecues, recipes and tips to help you plan and host a successful clambake, ice cream recipes, and plenty of information and videos on related subjects to help ensure that your Memorial Day celebration is one to remember.

Of course the internet is loaded with hundreds of thousands of recipes that can be utilized on Memorial Day, but with all that you'll find at the above websites, you should have no problem keeping yourself and your guests satisfied with a menu of deliciously refreshing Memorial Day holiday food.

Published by Scott Kessman

Scott Michael Kessman is a freelance writer and also the author of The Tales of Tanglewood YA fantasy series. The novels meld together Irish & Celtic mythology with modern-day folklore, and are enjoyed by al...  View profile

  • AllRecipes.com has a section devoted to Memorial Day recipes.
  • StarChefs.com has a special Memorial Day recipes section featuring Texas-style themes.
  • For something quick and simple check out the large recipe database at Razzle Dazzle Recipes.

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  • Lorraine Hayden4/16/2007

    Good article:D

  • Kristina Jones4/16/2007

    I love allrecipes.com. I have not used the other websites but I will be checking them out. Thanks for the information. Great article.

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