Memorial Day Menu Planning | Recipe Critic

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Make holiday planning easy with our Memorial Day Menu Plan! We've even included a shopping list so you can spend less time organizing and more time celebrating!

I love any excuse to celebrate with food! These Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Ribs and Cherry Pie Bars are a hit at any party!

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I absolutely love hosting parties, but food can be stressful! Knowing what to buy and what to make is the hardest part. I wanted to pass along all the food party prep to you so you can skip that step and celebrate right away! This Memorial Day menu plan has several options: main entree, side, and even dessert! One of them uses a slow cooker, so you're free to use the grill! Click here for more delicious potluck recipes.

How many feeds does this have?

Each recipe in this Memorial Day meal plan feeds about 6 adults, so if you make them all, you'll easily feed about 15 or more people. It's even better if adults and children are together!

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slow cooker ribs

These slow cooker ribs will melt in your mouth and fall off the bone! It's cooked slowly over low heat until it's perfectly tender, and topped with a sauce you'll want to eat!

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Easy Roasted Corn

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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Introducing Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad, a delightfully patriotic summer fruit salad that combines the vibrant flavors of strawberries and blueberries with creamy cheesecake and fluffy marshmallows. Super easy to throw together and a hit at any potluck!

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cherry pie bars

Cherry pie in the best possible form: cherry pie bars! Using cherry pie filling, you can whip up an entire batch of these bars in minutes. It's pretty, easy to make, and a favorite anytime to serve!

Each recipe in this meal plan feeds about 6 adults, so if you make them all, this amount of food will easily feed about 15 or more people. It's even better when adults and children are together!

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More Desserts for Memorial Day

You can never go wrong with too many desserts at a party! Here are a few more favorites for you to try!