Memorial Day Party Menu Ideas for a Relaxing Memorial Day Party

The first day of summer vacation for many of us is also the first day of barbecue for family and friends. Here are some ideas you can start with:

A great Memorial Day menu would be grilled chicken skewers with coleslaw, baked beans, watermelon or strawberries, and a baked strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert.

For the grilled chicken skewers, you’ll need chicken, marinated in a sauce of your choice. Smoked barbecue, sweet chili, teriyaki, sweet and sour sauces or satay are all popular. You will also need pineapple, bell peppers, and onions. Cut ingredients into one inch pieces. Vegetables must measure 1 inch by 1 centimeter or less. The idea is to have enough substance to skew the ingredients so it holds. Then simply place the skewers on the grill and grill until the meat is cooked through.

For a strawberry rhubarb frosting cake, you will need 1 ¼ cups of sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup of flour, 2 cups of fresh strawberries, 2 cups of fresh rhubarb cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 pie crusts. You will combine the sugar, salt and flour together. Place the strawberries and rhubarb in the pie plate with 1 pie crust. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture into the crust, then create another layer until the remaining fruit and mixture are in the crust. Dot the mixture with butter. Lay the second crust on top in a lattice or cut holes in the top. Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar on top of the crust. You will bake the cake for 40 to 50 minutes at 425 degrees. Make sure the rhubarb is tender and the crust is golden brown.

Making simple food that you know your guests will enjoy should be top of mind. At least this way, instead of slaving yourself in the kitchen, you can enjoy the celebrations with your guests.