Make Choco Tacos for a Memorial Day dessert. Memorial Day means so many different things. For me, it always meant packing up my belongings into mildewy trunks and heading to summer camp. Although I don't go to camp anymore, Memorial Day still remains—for me and for America at large—the beginning of summer. In celebration, we’ve put collected recipes that will serve your Memorial Day needs, whether you'll be grilling in your backyard, having a potluck with friends. or simply enjoying the summer night air. Grilling Pork Souvlaki with Pita and Tzatziki Four-Cheese Burgers Bacon and Cheese Hot Dogs The Nobby Burger, a classic burger Basic Barbecue Sauce Potluck (or When Fire Codes Don't Allow Grilling) Avocado Chicken Salad Spaghetti...
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I was thinking of posting a vegetable-laden sandwich chaser to follow yesterday's Festival of Barbecued Meat (also known as "Memorial Day"), but right now I just really wish I could go back in time and relive the magic that was pork, pork, and more pork. The more exciting part of my Memorial Day was spent gorging on a seemingly endless supply of tender ribs and pulled pork made by the skilled culinary hands of Michelle and Brian. If only every day could feature pans piled high with pork. If only. Related Menu: Memorial Day Grillfest Grilling Smackdown: Lump Charcoal vs. Briquettes...
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Don't feel like venturing out for a picnic this weekend? Take advantage of your own backyard instead—fire up the grill for this appetizing array of dishes. Grilled Artichokes with Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette Grilled Polenta with Robiola and Scallions Pork Chops with Cherry Barbecue Sauce Bahamian-Style Red Snapper Grilled Peaches with Crème Fraîche and Molasses Rosé Sangria...
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What could be a better way to spend Memorial Day than a picnic in the sun? Shake out that red and white gingham tablecloth, fill up a cooler with the beer of your choice and maybe a pitcher of fresh lemonade, and load up your picnic basket with this delicious, portable lunch.
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In the world of charcoal grilling, there's no more fundamental and fiercely debated topic than lump charcoal vs. briquettes. Being the building block for everything you grill, it's no wonder that grill masters around the world will defend their choice with extreme passion. So, you might ask, "Which is the reigning champ?" Well, there really is no easy answer.
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We drove back home from Cape Cod on Sunday, and my rental car wasn't due back until Tuesday, so I found myself with a car and a window of opportunity for a little food adventure on Memorial Day afternoon. My son, Will, and I decided to grab a slice at Sal & Carmine's, the fine pizzeria on 102nd and Broadway that doesn't deliver. We walked in, I checked out the slice pie on the counter, and I knew all was right with the world....
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