From Linda Larsen,
Your Guide to Busy Cooks.
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Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, picnic and grilling season, and quick recipes. Most families have special ways of celebrating the holiday and honoring those who have died serving this country. In these years of war there is a special poignancy to this holiday, so take some time to remember, fly the flag, and enjoy every minute of the long weekend.

These easy recipes and menus will help you spend more time having fun and lots less time cooking. Pick and choose and mix and match these recipes to make a meal perfect for your family's tastes. If you haven't already, it's time to dust off the grill with some sweet and savory choices. Make ahead salad recipes are an integral part of summer cooking and eating. And these summer dessert recipes are cool and delicious. Enjoy the long weekend and these great menus and recipes! And as a bonus, many of these recipes have pictures.

Dinner on the Grill

• Best Lemonade Recipe
• Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
• Grilled Steak with Herb Butter
• Grilled Cheese Bread
• Overnight Fruit Salad
• Vegetable Packets
• Red, White and Blue Trifle

Burgers on the Grill

• All-American Burgers
• Kris' Famous Sweet Potato Salad
• Super Easy Fruit Salad
• Frozen Mint Brownie Dessert

Pack a Picnic

• Raspberry Slush
• Oven Fried Chicken
• Turkey Sandwiches with Spinach Aioli
• Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
• Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
• My Mom's Potato Salad Recipe
• Best Brownies

Summer Salads

• Tangarine Cooler
• Chicken Melon Salad
• Raspberry Turkey Salad
• Seven Layer Salad
• Mexican Chicken Salad
• Chicken Pesto Spinach Salad
• Basil Cheese Breadsticks
• Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Low Fat Cookout

• Lemonade Spritzers
• Watermelon Hors d'oeuvres
• Melon Salad
• Mexican Fish Packets
• Grilled Dilled Salmon
• Grilled Angel Food with Fruit Salsa