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Memorial Day kicks off summer, pool time, picnics and barbecues. But its true purpose has faded. As we prepare a delicious real food feast, I want to always honor the fallen heroes who died fighting for the United States, a beacon of light in the world for more than 200 years. As we celebration this national holiday with family and friends, I look also for ways to learn together about this special day. Do you have a special Memorial Day tradition?
Appetizers
Pioneer Woman: Healthy 7 Layer Dip
with tortilla chips and crudités (carrot, celery, snap peas)
Hamburgers
Epicurious: German Potato Salad
Watermelon, Blueberry and Feta Cheese Salad
(spinach instead of arugula; add blueberries)
Dessert
Sliced chilled watermelon
using strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
Activities
Memorial Day: Free Resources and Activities
What Is Memorial Day? PBS Kids
Originally published May 2018
Day Before
- Make 7-Layer Dip
- Prep crudites for dip
- Make German Potato Salad
- Make Bell Pepper Colesaw
- Bake cookie for Cookie Pizza
- Select, print/prepare Memorial Day activities
Day Of
- Prep hamburgers
- Make salad dressing
- Prep Watermelon Arugula Salad (with blueberries)
- Prep berries for cookie pizza
- Prep cream cheese for cookie pizza
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Produce
Large avocados 2
Lime 2
Tomatoes 4
Green onions
Cilantro
Carrots
Red bell bepper 2
Green bell pepper
Cabbage
Snap peas
Yellow onion 1
Red onion 1
2 lb small red potatoes
Spinach
Mint
Dill
Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Refrigerated
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
Plain Greek yogurt
Queso fresco
Cheddar cheese slices
Cream cheese
Pantry
14 oz can black beans
Black olives
Tortilla chips
Caraway seeds
Hamburger buns
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