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35 Easy Memorial Day Recipes

The unofficial start of summer is just a few days away—it’s time to plan your Memorial Day menu! I’ve rounded up our best Memorial Day recipes below. They include fresh appetizers, salads, side dishes, drinks, desserts, and more. They&#8217…

Cheesy Broccoli Bites

Make these cheesy mini broccoli bites with rice or add in some leftover chicken, ham, or bacon. These make an excellent bite-sized snack or appetizer. and are perfect for lunches or breakfasts on-the-go too.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken lettuce wraps are a fresh and fun way to enjoy a healthy meal. Chicken, bell peppers, and onions are tossed in a tasty homemade sauce and served in crisp lettuce cups. Great for a quick dinner or an easy appetizer.

Crispy Salmon Spring Rolls

These crispy salmon spring rolls are made with rice paper for a naturally gluten-free twist on the classic—and they’re unbelievably good. Salmon Spring Rolls You have to try these crispy salmon rice paper spring rolls! I had them for dinner, then rehea…

Boursin Cheese Pasta

Boursin cheese pasta is an easy one pot dish that can be served for lunch, as a side dish or as a meatless main dish. Try adding in chicken or vegetables like spinach and cherry tomatoes. Any way you serve it, it’s sure to be a family favorite.

My Favorite Kale Salad

close up on a kale salad on a plate.This is THE kale salad I make all the time! A mix of kale, fresh veggies, fruits, and nuts is tossed in a bright lemon dressing to leave you with the perfect light lunch or simple side dish. Do you have leftover fresh kale? Use it to make this Kale Caesar Salad for everyday dinners,…

Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing

This protein-packed Asian Chicken Salad is loaded with chicken, Napa cabbage, mandarin oranges, avocado, and crispy wontons tossed in a spicy chili crisp dressing. Perfect for meal prep! Asian Chicken Salad Now that the weather’s warming up, I’m ready …

Ground Turkey Burrito Bowls

This delicious burrito bowl recipe is sure to be a lunchtime or dinner favorite. With seasoned ground turkey, plenty of healthy veggies, and served over tasty cilantro lime rice, there’s something for everyone.

Easy Tostadas

This tostada recipe is a fun, fresh, and FAST weeknight dinner. Just load up crunchy tostadas with toppings like refried beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado. Squeeze with lime juice, and dig in! This recipe has become a grea…

Crab Salad with Bell Peppers and Lime

My aunt’s crab salad recipe is zesty, light, and refreshing—made for summer, especially with crispy tostones on the side. Crab Salad Recipe I was just with my aunt in Florida and finally watched her make her Crab Salad so I could get the measurements r…

Turkey Burger Recipe

This turkey burger recipe is made with classic condiments like ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for bold, juicy flavor in every bite. It’s quick, healthy, and more flavorful than your average turkey burger. You can even make them ahead and fr…

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each spring—and is topped off with juicy strawberries, crisp red onion, toasty pecan…

Stromboli Recipe

This easy stromboli recipe begins with refrigerated pizza dough and is packed with layers of salami, pepperoni, ham, and plenty of cheese! Customize it by adding all your favorite toppings for a personalized twist.

Easy Calzone Recipe

This Calzone recipe is easy to make and so delicious! Your favorite pizza toppings of meat, vegetables, and cheese are…

Spinach Pasta Salad

Pasta salad and spinach salad come together to make this Mediterranean-inspired spinach pasta salad! Enjoy it as a fresh and crowd-pleasing side dish for the summer barbecue, picnic, or party.

Mediterranean Octopus Salad

If you love Mediterranean flavors and seafood, this delicious Mediterranean Octopus Salad made with tender octopus, creamy potatoes, and olives is a must- try. Mediterranean Octopus Salad This Mediterranean Octopus Salad is inspired by the co…

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

A bowl of tortellini pasta is topped with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. In the background, theres a small bowl of extra pesto, a bowl of grated cheese, and wooden serving utensils on a striped cloth.Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect simple dinner or potluck dish! It’s like a pasta salad but made with cheese tortellini, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts! It’s a hearty pesto pasta salad that I can never stop eating. I think I could live on tortellini…especially with my homemade pesto! Making a Tortellini…

Chickpea “Tuna” Salad (Vegan)

This Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with nutrients, the perfect quick and easy plant-based lunch! Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad  I’ve been getting requests for more vegetarian high-protein meals, and this on…

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