I know it's only Thursday, but I'm taking tomorrow off to extend the holiday weekend to 4 days, so today feels like Friday. I recently discovered that I'm approaching the maximum number of vacation hours, so I figured I better start using some of it. (Apologies if you're working tomorrow -- the day will breeze by in no time, I promise!) As great as that sounds, returning to work on Tuesday is going to be rough. First world problems, right? :)
To be honest, this entire week has seemed like an extension of last weekend's staycation. The weather has been downright tropical -- sunny! humid! 90+ degrees! I've been outside every chance I get, soaking it up. Yesterday, I spent my lunch hour in the park reading my latest library book -- Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns), by Mindy Kaling. That lady certainly has a way with words and is absolutely hilarious. I was officially that person who was reading and laughing out loud in public. I'm only three chapters in, and I'd already recommend it to everyone!
Whether you're hanging out with a big group of folks or having a party for one, I've hand-picked some fabulous eats that will help you kick off the weekend and get into the spirit of summer. 27 yummy recipes for May 27th! Whatever you're doing and wherever you'll be, be thoughtful, be thankful, and be happy. Enjoy Memorial Day!
Small bites
- Cranberry and walnut chicken salad
- Curried chicken salad
- Farfalle with bacon, beans, and kale pasta salad (even great cold or at room temp!)
- Luann's kale salad
- Pat's loaded potato salad
- Strawberry chicken salad (omit chicken for vegetarian dish)
- Watermelon, arugula, and goat cheese salad
Burgers & grillers
- Balsamic chicken
- Black bean burgers
- Chicken, mushroom, onion, and pepper kabobs
- Chili lime chicken drumsticks
- Greek lamb burgers
- Portobello beef burgers
- Rosemary chicken burgers
- Stuffed turkey burgers
Sweet treats
- From scratch "box" brownies
- Ho-Ho cake
- Mini Oreo cheesecakes
- M&M cookies
- Red velvet cookies with cream cheese icing
- Salted brown butter Rice Krispie treats
- Strawberry jam crumb bars
- S'more cupcakes
Want more recipes? Use the handy dandy search bar or the labels to the right to find just what you're looking for!
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