Memorial Day Meal Plan

Easy to Make Crowd Favorites

Simply Made Eats by Tara

I'm not going to lie, the last few weeks were absolute torture, but I'm coming out strong. I had two dental extractions, followed by braces put on, then a dry socket and finished off strong with an infection in my gums.

Life just kept throwing curveballs at me, and I'm hoping we're done for a bit. It also had me thinking about how grateful I am for my health and I should appreciate it more.

The kids got out of school today, which means it's officially SUMMER for us. They've already started fighting more than usual, which feels about right, haha!

I've been working a bit less than normal over the past few weeks, but don't worry because I've been doing this for a while and I've got the perfect menu for Memorial Day.

Let's start with Main Courses...

Outdoor Grilling Favorites:

Smash Burgers: My go to for every Summer Holiday and so easy to make in minutes.
Pulled Pork: This recipe smokes all day and you'll have meat all weekend. It's a total win!
Boneless Smoked Chicken Thighs: Great for on a budget and taste amazing.
Philly Cheesesteaks: Could be my personal favorite, with cheesy thinly sliced steak, peppers and onions.

If you don't the ability to cook outside this BBQ Pulled Chicken is a great alternative.

The Best Potluck Summer Salads:

Mexican Street Corn Salad: Makes an amazing appetizer with tortilla chips or serve it as a salad.
Marshmallow Fruit Salad: Creamy and tastes like a cloud with fresh berries and grapes all in a whipped topping. Ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required.
Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing: This is your classic taco salad with tangy dressing, all the layers and crunchy Fritos.