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Best Memorial Day Potluck Recipes

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Celebrate the start of summer by gathering with family and friends and enjoying delicious food. This recipe collection has you covered with great Memorial Day main dishes, sides, salads and desserts.


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Memorial Day is a wonderful time of year to get together with family and friends, remember loved ones, and welcome warmer weather.

Whether you’ll be grilling or enjoying the day indoors, this collections features main dishes, sides, salads and desserts that are perfecting for potlucks and backyard barbecues.

You’ll find pasta salads, summer fruits, slow cooker recipes and delicious grilled favorites in this collection, as well as refreshing sweet treats that are perfect for summer.

But first, some tips for hosting a backyard barbecue.

TIPS FOR HOSTING A STRESS-FREE BACKYARD BARBECUE

  • Keep it casual (the food and the dress code). Don’t feel like everything has to be ready when guests arrive. People love the smell of food grilling, and it’s a great time to mingle and have drinks and appetizers.
  • Be sure to provide plenty of seating, even if it means pulling out the camping and beach chairs. There’s nothing wrong with asking people to bring their own portable seating.
  • Plan a few activities, like bocce ball or horseshoes. Music is always a good idea at a backyard party.
  • Keep drinks cold in a large tub or bucket filled with ice. And whatever you do, don’t forget the ice!
  • Relax and let everyone help out. When someone says, “Can I bring something?” your response should always be yes! You’ll never regret making one less dish so you can have more time to spend with family and friends. 

Best Memorial Day Potluck Recipes


BE SURE TO SAVE THIS COLLECTION OF MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCK RECIPES TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD FOR LATER.


Collage featuring various dishes for a potluck

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