Memorial Day Menus from Rachael Ray

I'm going to someone else's house on Monday for a BBQ, but that doesn't mean I can't share some good Rachael Ray Memorial Day menus.

Last year (when this blog was just a baby), we did a potluck where I made two main dishes using Rachael's recipes: Korean Flank Steak, which I made recently, and Honey Teriyaki Chicken. Then my friends brought side dishes and a whole bunch of beer. How could we go wrong? I would be hard pressed to top those two main dishes, since they were so easy and got rave reviews.

But, if I were going to try something new this year, I'd probably go for one of these menus:

• Rachael's Magazine lists this for a 4th of July Menu, but it would be great for Memorial Day: Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Breasts, Balsamic Potato and Green Bean Salad, Grilled Corn with Parmesan Butter, and Mango-Ginger Mocktails.
• I highly recommend these Southwest Turkey Burgers (how have I not blogged about these?). Some grilled veggies and my favorite Asparagus Pasta Salad would round out the menu nicely.
• If you're looking to mix it up a bit, you could try these Curry Turkey Burgers with Thai Slaw Salad and Melon Bowls with Fruit Sorbet for dessert.
• Some combination of these recipes from Cowboy chefs from Rachael's magazine would probably please any crowd: Dr Pepper Tenderloin, Iceberg Wedges with Ranch Dressing, Sourdough Bread Pudding with Hot Honey Sauce, Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blistered Tomatoes, Shiner Bock Beans, and Chocolate Whiskey Cake. All of them might be a little much....

If you are in the mood to be trendy, you could also have a special cocktail. Here's a huge variety of unique ones you can give a try. Good luck and happy BBQing!

[Photo from Every Day with Rachael Ray]