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Burgers, BBQ chicken, and three sides worth bringing 🍔 🥗

Published 22 days ago • 1 min read

Hey there,

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means the unofficial start of summer, the first real cookout of the year, and (if you're hosting) the question of what exactly you're feeding everyone!

Here's your plan.

THE MAIN

Two reliable options, depending on the crowd:

The Best Grilled Hamburgers

The classic for a reason. The trick is keeping the patties simple and not pressing them flat on the grill.

BBQ Chicken Breast (Grilled or Baked)

For the guests who don't want a burger. Grill them or put them in the oven, whichever the weather allows.

THE SIDES

This is where the cookout actually gets interesting!

Southern Potato Salad

Creamy, a little tangy, with the classic Southern touches. This one's a new recipe on the site.

Vinegar Coleslaw

Coleslaw that is bright, crunchy, and built for the heat. It only gets better as it sits, so make it ahead.

Southern Macaroni Salad

The side that always disappears first at our potlucks. Comes together in about 20 minutes.

👉 If you need more options, my collection of Best Potluck Recipes has everything from dips to desserts.

THE SWEET FINISH

Banana Pudding

No-bake, 15-minute prep, and the dessert people will be asking about for the rest of the summer.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend,

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