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5 Desserts Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend!
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5 Desserts Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend!

Even though we may not have a big traditional memorial day cookout or party this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with some yummy food! I’ve gathered up 5 easy and delicious recipes I’ve shared over the years that would be perfect for your memorial day festivities, no matter how intimate the celebration! Find all the recipes + details below! Let me know if you try one and which is your favorite!

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Taco Salad with Lime Marinated Steak + Jalapeno Ranch
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Taco Salad with Lime Marinated Steak + Jalapeno Ranch

My fave salad is a taco salad and when it’s combined with delicious steak and creamy jalapeno dressing, it doesn’t get much better! This taco salad is no exception: fresh sauteed peppers, shredded cheese, crispy tortilla chips, tangy corn and black bean salsa, and the most flavorful lime-marinated steak. I knew this salad was going to be great when my husband tasted the first piece of steak and said "What is this marinade? Everything in life needs to be marinated in this!" I topped it all with my homemade jalapeño ranch dressing that is my own spin on Chuy's creamy jalapeño dip.

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Easy Grilled Steak Board for a Crowd with McCormick Grill Mates Marinade
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Easy Grilled Steak Board for a Crowd with McCormick Grill Mates Marinade

Grilling season is upon us and there’s nothing I love more than combining a cookout with my love of charcuterie boards. I’ve put together a few steak boards before (like this one here) and they really are the perfect way to entertain in the summer! Everyone can share and create their own custom plate of bites and combinations that they love! The board I am sharing today is a super basic board featuring a grilled flank steak marinated in McCormick Grill Mate’s delicious Brown Sugar Bourbon marinade! Their marinades are so quick and easy to use and definitely added some major flavor that took the steak up a notch!

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3 Ingredients Low-Carb Baked Meatballs
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3 Ingredients Low-Carb Baked Meatballs

Today I’m sharing one of my tried and true EASY recipes that is also so delicious. This is a dinner the entire family will love and can enjoy and it’s also healthy! These baked meatballs have just 3 main ingredients and also make for great leftovers. You can make a big batch and reheat for an easy lunch or dinner any time. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce and pasta or over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash!

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Easy Beef Burrito Bowls
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Easy Beef Burrito Bowls

These bright and delicious beef burrito bowls are so easy to put together and make a perfect meal to prep for lunches or dinners throughout the week! You can easily up the recipe and make multiples at once as well as customize them with different veggies, toppings, and ingredients too. Find all the ingredients and instructions for putting these together below!

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Easy Penne Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Pinenuts, + Sundried Tomatoes
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Easy Penne Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Pinenuts, + Sundried Tomatoes

Last week I shared another recipe that is inspired by a local Kentucky restaurant, Bella Notte. This is super easy to put together and tastes delicious! If you don’t have the exact ingredients listed below, feel free to improvise with whatever ingredients you have in your pantry. This also works great as leftovers and is just as tasty heated back up! Find all the instructions and ingredients listed below-

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Easy Pantry Pizzas
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Easy Pantry Pizzas

I wanted to share an easy and favorite recipe that you can easily make using whatever leftovers you may have in your fridge and pantry! There are a couple of options for the crust. I used Trader Joe’s pre-made flatbread pizza crust (available in the bread section). However, Trader Joe’s also has great pizza dough, but it will require an extra step when preparing these pizzas. If you don’t have pizza dough available, you can use any kind of French bread, baguette, flatbread, or naan that you have!

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