10+ Memorable (and Quick!) Memorial Day Recipes

Elevate your basic guacamole recipe with one easy ingredient: bacon! The smoky flavors in this simple dip will make your guests want to lick the bowl clean.

If you're firing up the grill this Memorial Day and corn is on the menu, give it a spicy-sweet glaze. The glaze is a mixture of butter, maple syrup, garlic, and chipotle chiles.

This Pinterest-worthy dessert serves up to 12, and best of all, it's easy to make. All you need are a miniwatermelon, whipped cream, slivered almonds, and berries.

For a quick and easy drink recipe, turn to festive cucumber gimlet shots. The cocktail is fit for an afternoon Memorial Day bash or nighttime celebration.

No partygoer will go wrong with this three-ingredient bite-size appetizer.

Memorial Day marks the start of Summer vacation season, and these easy-to-make caprese salad skewers will bring memories of the Italian coastline.

A party isn't complete without some assortment of deviled eggs. Make this four-ingredient spicy deviled egg recipe the day of and watch them get devoured in seconds.

Leave the complicated salads for another day by making this avocado and red onion dish. It takes minutes to whip up and works as a side dish to your burgers and hot dogs.

Cool off on Memorial Day with flavorful yogurt and jam popsicles. All this recipe needs are plain yogurt, strawberry jam, and graham crackers.

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a festive and fruity strawberry margarita.

Bring teatime finger sandwiches to your Memorial Day bash as snacks or appetizers. Vary the nibblers with salmon or cucumber filling.

For a sweet and salty taste, these ice cream sandwiches hit the spot. The two-ingredient recipe makes this an easy dessert staple for busy people.

For a skewer that will satisfy both the meat- and seafood-lovers at your gathering, this shrimp and chorizo combo will do the job.