MEMORIAL DAY PARTY

Here are a few simply scrumptious recipes from our buddies at The Food Network which will be the hit of any backyard party!

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day...and please remember the reason for the celebration. Visit www.twoblonds.blogspot.com for a quick reminder.

Grilled Appetizer

• Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers
• Marinated Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
• Grilled Corn "Salsa" with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
• Twice Grilled Peppers with Buffalo Mozzarella and Caper-Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Entrees

• Cuban-style Burgers on the Grill
• Basil Grilled Chicken
• Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Basil and Mint
• Grilled French Bread Pizza with Mushroom Pesto and Fontina Cheese

No-Cook Salads and Sides

• 5-Minute Goat Cheese and White Bean Salad
• Gazpacho
• Wonderful Waldorf Salad
• Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

Beachside or Backyard Clambake

• EatingWell's Clambake at Home
• Clam Bake Foil Pouches
• Clambake on the Beach
• Kitchen Clambake

Summer Sweets

• Watermelon Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
• Summer Pudding
• Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries
• Coconut Lime Pudding Cake

Breezy Beverages

• Long Island Green Tea
• Gin and Tonic Jellies
• Blackberry Lemonade
• Peach Iced Tea