Here Are 5 Recipes for Your Memorial Day Menu

Kick-off the Memorial Day weekend with simple yet delicious recipes from Taste of Home, the  cooking magazine read by 16 million people nationwide each month.

Whether you are looking for the perfect picnic dip, firing up the grill for finger lickin’ ribs, or searching for a crowd-pleasing summer dessert, Taste of Home offers great recipes from people who cook at home as a way to bring family and friends together, and they can all be prepared with easy to find ingredients.

Check out the Taste of Home Memorial Day menu must-haves; click on a recipe name for details on how to make it :

• Caprese Salad Kabobs: This classic appetizer is a creative and festive addition to outdoor celebrations. Submitted by Christine Mitchell of Glendora, Calif.
• BLT Dip: Bacon brings delight to every dish and this BLT dip is no exception, it’s a table staple and quick to make - a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Submitted by Emalee Payne of Eau Claire, Wis.
• Mojito Marinated Fruit: Assorted fruits marinate in this summer cocktail favorite and fresh mint to liven the party up and keep you cool and refreshed. Submitted by Marcy Griffith of Excelsior, Minn.
• Maple Glazed Spare Ribs: Nothing screams picnic more than a slab of finger lickin’ maple glazed spare ribs – fun to eat, the whole family will love digging in to this dish. Submitted by Linda Kobeluck of Ardrossan, Alberta.
• Patriotic Cupcake Cones: A fun twist on the average cupcake, these red, white and blue patriotic cupcakes are handheld fun for those who choose to indulge. Developed by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen.

All of these recipes and more are available at http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Memorial-Day-Recipes.

Taste of Home is America’s connection to the personal recipes of people who cook at home as a way to bring family and friends together, particularly at the holidays.

Each year, thousands of people from across the United States and Canada submit more than 40,000 recipes, of which 3,000 are published.

Every recipe that is published is carefully evaluated and selected by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, which ensures that it can be prepared with affordable, everyday ingredients.

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