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Special Memorial Day Menu

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Steak with French Avocado Relish

Steak with French Avocado Relish

Linda Larsen
For Memorial Day, go all out. This wonderful menu is easy to make and is very special. Steaks on the grill are always a treat, but this recipe kicks it up a notch. A relish made of avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes, and French salad dressing tops each steak for extra flavor. And my favorite baked French fries along with a couple of refreshing salads round out the menu. And for dessert, have fun decorating some patriotic cupcakes!

Special Memorial Day Menu

  • Steak with French Avocado Relish
    I love this easy and flavorful recipe. It's easy to double or triple for a crowd too. The combination of hot and juicy steak with cold and flavorful relish is very special.
  • Amy's Potatoes
    These special potatoes are baked with a coating of cheese and herbs. They don't need ketchup or anything else!
  • Veggie Greens Salad
    A simple homemade vinaigrette adds great flavor to this salad of vegetables and greens. It's a nice complement to the steak and relish.
  • Orange Cream Salad
    A gelatin salad is always welcome! This one is made from unflavored gelatin, not Jello, so it's good for you too. It's smooth, creamy, cool, and sweet.
  • Patriotic Cupcakes
    Decorating some simple cupcakes is easy when you use fresh fruit. Make tiny flags or starbursts. In fact, have your kids decorate them!

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