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    12 Memorial Day Recipes

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    Here are 12 Memorial Day Recipes, from salads to meat & sandwiches to delicious desserts, these recipes are perfect for Memorial Day weekend or any Summer BBQ gathering. We have recipes from LLS and our recipe contributors! Check out some new BONUS recipes at the end!

    Here are 12 Memorial Day Recipes, from salads to meat & sandwiches to delicious desserts, these recipes are perfect for Memorial Day weekend or any Summer BBQ gathering. We have recipes from LLS and our recipe contributors!
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    *This post was originally published on 5/25/2018 and was updated 5/22/2019, republished on 5/12/2020-5/22/2020

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    Hi Everyone! I hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day Weekend and enjoying time with family and friends.

    I certainly have had a weekend full of friends and family. While enjoying the friends and festivities, I am also thinking in remembrance of those who served our country like my paternal Grandfather.

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    What will you serve for Memorial Day? Please let me know in the comments below! ~Best, Sara

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    Dreamy Lemon Lush Dessert Recipe

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    This Perfect Coconut Cream Lush Dessert Recipe recipe is light, creamy and filled with coconut deliciousness. It’s a one-pan dessert that feeds a crowd and even has a no-bake crust option for those hot weather days.

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    Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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    Grown Up Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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    Easy Cherry Pie with Puff Pastry Crust #FoodieMamas

    This Easy Cherry Pie with Puff Pastry Crust comes together in 50 minutes with ready-made ingredients and has a touch of unique with a light and crisp puff pastry crust. Enjoy a delicious slice topped with ice cream, whipped cream and fresh cherries!

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    Deviled Eggs

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    Grilled Teriyaki Sesame Shrimp on SoFabFood

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    Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    This Blueberry Cobbler has fresh, ripe blueberries with a crisp, biscuit on top. It’s spiced with a secret ingredient to bring out the flavor of those blueberries. It’s wonderful on it’s own or served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

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    Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

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