It’s the unofficial summer kick-off and no better way to spend a quarantined weekend than creating delicious food to accompany your holiday beverages and R&R. Keep reading this post if you’re needing inspiration and cooking sanity this holiday weekend because I’m highlighting my favorites for the perfect summer celebration.

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Dips & Bites – Jackie’s Eats & Treats loves a great munchie, so much so, I have a Munchies section to my website. Below are some of my favorites munchie dips and potential bites for our Memorial Day weekend 👍.

• Pimento Cheese Spread – Pimentos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, onion, mayo, hot sauce, Worcestershire Sauce and lemon juice whipped into deliciousness. This Southern classic is my go-to dip and I’m thinking it will make a debut this holiday weekend.
• Salsa Verde – I love bright dips and this charred version is delicious.
• Queso Fundido – Chorizo and cheese, yes please 😋!
• Patriot Charcuterie Board – I don’t know about you, but I love a Charcuterie Board. Have fun creating one themed with red, white and blue edibles.
• Nachos – Why not some yummy nachos with your refrigerator leftovers? Two, if you need something to keep the kids entertained, Nachos might do the trick ❤️.

 

 

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Grill Time – No better way to spend a beautiful weekend then grilling up some goodies.

• Marinated Grilled Flank Steak – This is a total crowd pleaser because the meat is so tender and incredibly flavorful with a salty kick.
• Chili Lime Soy Marinated Chicken – My go-to chicken marinated because it’s delicious and so easy to make. If you don’t have lime, lemons work well too. This marinate also works well with Tofu.
• The Perfect Cheeseburger – I mean you can’t go wrong with a perfect cheeseburger on a holiday weekend, am I right 😉?

 

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Salads & Sides – If you need a great salad or side for your grilled dinner or lunch, here’s a few of my favorites.

• Apple Spinach Salad – This salad has a mustard kick and is sweet and savory ❤️
• Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad – Pepperoni, pickled veggies, cheese and freshness make this salad absolutely delicious.
• Mexican Black Bean & Corn Salad – The perfect salad for my Chili Lime Soy Marinated Chicken.
• Watermelon Arugula Salad – This simple and delicious classic is perfect for the warm weather and it also pairs well with my Marinated Grilled Flank Steak.

 

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Adult Beverages – Cocktails also have their own category at this website because David and I can create some AMAZING beverages. Keep reading this section if you’re needing a cocktail to ease the pain of quarantine!

• Whiskey Blackberry Lemonade – This is a refreshing Whiskey drink that is typically featured during holiday celebrations in our household.
• Strawberry Lavender Lemonade – If you have lemon and fresh or frozen strawberries, this drink could be yours, just substitute the lavender infused Vodka with regular vodka.
• Watermelon Daiquiri – If you’re able to get your hands on a fresh watermelon, this is a great spin on a daiquiri🍹!
• Grapefruit Gimlet – This cocktail just dropped on Jackie’s Eats & Treats and has refreshing tartness!

 

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I hope this post helps inspire some of your holiday weekend celebration. While we’re all quarantined, we can still enjoy the great outdoors with fabolous eats & treats. You can find many other delicious recipes at my site, just poke around. Stay safe, stay at home and enjoy the holiday weekend, cheers 🥂!