Memorial Day means it's finally summer!!!!! I know we moved back to N.E. Ohio because we missed the snow. Guess what, we love Summer too. There are just so many things to love about the season. Top of my list has to be the garden and grilling. What is better than garden-to-table food?? And, if I can fire up the grill, I'm one happy girl. . . Yes, women can grill!!! I find grilling to be more relaxing now than ever before! We get everything ready, pour ourselves some wine, get Alexa to shuffle our playlist and blast some music, and start the charcoal grill, which poses a fun challenge in controlling the heat. This is exactly what we'll be doing this Memorial Day.
Key Takeaways
- Memorial Day marks the start of summer and is a time for grilling and enjoying garden-to-table meals.
- Grilling is a relaxing activity that can be made fun with music and the challenge of controlling the heat.
- The article shares favorite summer recipes, some of which are modified family favorites for healthier options.
- Recipes include juicy turkey burgers, low-fat salads, and delicious fajitas, with options for meatless meals.
- Don't forget to enjoy a refreshing sangria this summer!
Also, we can't forget about how much our dogs love summer. Well, Oliver, didn't! He used to lie in the snow in the winter until we made him come in and never really liked the heat (See Below). We love setting up their swimming pool and watching them enjoy the fun. I know they need a bigger pool!!!
Memorial Day kicks off the start of summer and we wanted to share some of our favorite summer recipes. Some of these dishes were passed down from my Grandma, but we have modified them to make them more diet-friendly. Yes, her original recipes were not exactly healthy, Haha!
Cut the fat, not the flavor with a juicy, cheesy Turkey Burger or Sausage and pepper Sandwich:
For the Side Salad Lover, We've put together your go-to list of old-fashioned favorites with a low-fat twist no one will notice:
Fajitas and Tacos are the ultimate party foods! These recipes will have your guests saying, "Steak, Chicken, Or Shrimp? How can I decide!"
Meatless doesn't mean boring! Check out these "Meatless Summer" food ideas for Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms:
"Must Have".....Sangria
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