Traditionally on Memorial Day weekend, my friends and I always get together and grill in one of our yards.  Being in the backyard with friends, smelling the deliciousness coming from the grill, and hearing the kids playing out back – it doesn’t get better than that! This year, I feel like Memorial Day weekend came super early. The only definite plans I have this weekend is going to friend’s wedding, aside from that we really have no plans, but I’m really ok with that too! Since the beach opens this weekend, and I am only 10 minutes away, I just might spend the day there!

Whatever happens, I thought I would put together some of my favorite (light) recipes for backyard grilling to kick start the summer. Let’s start with desserts first!

Memorial Day gathering proud.

What can be a better way to start off the Memorial Day festivities than with a glass of Freshly Brewed Ice Tea with Fresh Mint^[3]

Iced Green Tea Mojito ^[4]the perfect cocktail to welcome the start of summer and the start of your party.

What are your plans this weekend? Whatever they are, hope you enjoy!!

References

1. ^{^} Skinny Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Sandwiches (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
2. ^{^} Watermelon on a Stick (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
3. ^{^} Freshly Brewed Ice Tea with Fresh Mint (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
4. ^{^} Iced Green Tea Mojito (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
5. ^{^} Southwestern Black Bean Salad (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
6. ^{^} Grilled Potatoes (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
7. ^{^} Baby Red Potato Salad (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
8. ^{^} Salsa Verde Burgers (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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