Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer for many, and this year, we’re honoring those who have served with a small cookout at home with the family. The only catch? We’re not actually cooking out. Instead, we’re dishing up bites of no-fuss flavors that quickly come together either in the oven or on the stovetop … or that require no cooking at all. From spicy shrimp tacos to a refrigerator cream cheese pie, read on to see how we’re making the most of the holiday at home. And to all those who have served and are currently serving, from the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU.
Beet and Strawberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
This dazzling salad of ruby roasted beets and sweet strawberries from Kitchn is perfect for any gathering and sure to make an impression! The secret to the salad’s vibrant color is the beet juice that tints the berries a deep scarlet hue. Serve it over a bed of spicy arugula, drizzle it with a zesty lemon poppy seed dressing, and sprinkle it with a few mint leaves for an added fresh burst of flavor.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
We’ll never turn down a taco night, especially when it’s one that comes together as easily as these zesty shrimp tacos! Coated in a dry seasoning mix of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, the pan-seared shrimp then get topped with a blackened mix of corn, mango, and jalapeño, creating a fun, grill-free twist for your Memorial Day table.
Broccoli Salad
Level up your slaw game this Memorial Day with this creamy variation that dresses crisp broccoli in a mix of buttermilk, mayo, and sugar. Slivered almonds and dried cranberries provide a dose of chewy/crunchy sweetness to every bite.
Salmon Burgers with Slaw
A healthier alternative to barbecued beef burgers that relies solely on pantry staples? Sign us up! This recipe from Pinch of Yum cleverly combines canned salmon (or you can use leftover cooked salmon) and dried breadcrumbs with simple seasoning and serves it all atop a crunchy bed of shredded cabbage slaw.
Instant Pot Ribs
Bon Appétit’s secret to melt-off-the-bone ribs? The Instant Pot! Well, that and the dry mustard rub and sriracha-ginger glaze. And while the recipe calls for finishing off the ribs on the grill, we prefer to run them under the broiler to get the outside perfectly crisped.
Blueberry Yogurt Pie
Like a lightened-up version of cheesecake (that requires NO baking!), this yogurt pie is one we’ve made at least a dozen times and will probably make again at least a dozen more. Originally printed in a cookbook by Martha Stewart, it combines a granola crust (or swap in a homemade or pre-made graham cracker crust) with a lightly sweetened mix of yogurt, cream cheese, fresh blueberries (or any fruit you have on hand), and a drizzle of honey.
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