Memorial Day is right around the corner so it is time to start planning your holiday weekend – and more importantly your cook out menu. Like everyone else, my plans are set and include a barbecue with family and friends. This is an annual tradition and something I look forward to every spring. With that, the challenge is keeping the event fresh each year. No one likes to attend the same party every Memorial Day so I encourage you to put a little more thought and creativity into your menu this year.
Here are a few twists on the cook out classics to give you some inspiration:
Hamburgers
-Blue cheese and bacon burger
-Barbecue sauce, caramelized onions, and bacon burger
-Jalapeno peppers, fresh onions, and pepper jack cheese burger
Hot Dogs
-The German Sheppard: Sauerkraut and diced fresh onions
-The Boston Terrier: Baked beans, cheese, and caramelized onions
-The Hawaii Beach Dog: Pineapple chutney
-The Mutt: A little bit of everything
Potato Salad
-Red-skin potato salad
-Dijon potato salad
-Grilled potato salad
Beverages
-Summer seasonal beers (the smaller the brewery, the better)
-Strawberry mojitos
-Sangria (see my May 24 ’09 post)
Desserts
-Individual strawberry short cakes
-Homemade ice cream
-Key lime pie (see my July 26 ’09 post)
This Memorial Day, be creative…and have fun. Enjoy!
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