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It's Memorial Day! Get off the Computer!

If you're reading this right now, you should probably stop and get yourself to the grill. That's where we'll be spending the day! And thanks to our grilling gurus Josh and Kenji, we've wised up with all the essential grilling tips. Armed with a plate full of our favorite summer recipes and a cold seasonal ale, we'll be relaxing outside today, away from this ol' computer guy. See you back here tomorrow!

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Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

Is it Memorial Day weekend yet? This whole week we've been gearing up to the three-day weekend and official start of outdoor grilling season. Here's a mess of recipes we'd happily chow on with friends around a grill, on a rooftop, at a park, or wherever. Everything from sweet potato chips to burgers and skewer-able meats to roasted potato salad, and of course a cold basil lemonade to gulp down.

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Serious Entertaining: Memorial Day

We're entering summer territory and my heart lifts at the thought of barbecues, sidewalk dining, and post-work "I can't believe it's still light out" drinking. I like to kick off my summer season by inviting over some friends and cooking up the types of dishes I look forward to most, such as blue cheese biscuits, spicy carrot salad, and cherry pie.

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Guide to Grilling: Why You Should Really Own a Smoker

So why do you need to buy a smoker? Here's a breakdown between two racks of baby back ribs, one done on the smoker, one on the grill, on the same day, using the same recipe.

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What's On Your Memorial Day Menu?

We've already given you all sorts of Memorial Day grilling tips, but if we know you, serious eaters, you've got all sorts of ideas of your own. So tell us: What are you cooking up this Memorial Day weekend?

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Memorial Day Mini-Poll: Burger or Dog?

It's Memorial Day weekend. You're hanging out in a friend's backyard. Your stomach starts rumbling as he fires up the grill. He turns to you: "Hamburger or hot dog?" What do you answer? »

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What to Eat on Memorial Day Weekend

Are you headed to or throwing a cookout this weekend? We have a boatload of recipes and ideas for the grill: burgers, hot dogs, pizza (we predict this one will be especially popular this year), pernil, asparagus, and more. And don't even think about lighting that fire until you read the Serious Eats Guide to Grilling. We raise our grilled corn to a great summer season of eating ahead! Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Serious Eats!

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Memorial Day Menus

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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Photo of the Day: Memorial Day Barbecue

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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Menu: Memorial Day Grillfest

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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