Memorial Day Recipes

With Memorial Day just around the corner, I thought I would take this opportunity to share a few of my most favorite BBQ recipes. These dishes are easy to make, fun to pass around, and delicious to eat.

BBQ Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients

· ½ cup bbq sauce

· 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

· 2 large onions

· 1 Pineapple

· 2 large red peppers, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Directions
Cut each onion into eight wedges. Cube the pineapple. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables and pineapple. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.  While shrimp are on the grill be sure to braise each side with the bbq sauce.

Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

· 1 (16 ounce) package bowtie pasta

· 1 cup fresh basil leaves

· 1/4 cup grated Ramano cheese

· 2 cloves garlic

· 1/4 cup olive oil

· 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

· 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

· 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips

· salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
2. Place basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic into a blender or food processor; cover and chop to a coarse paste. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Continue processing until a soft paste has formed. Set pesto aside.
3. Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, mozzarella, and pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for 45 minutes, and serve.

 S'More Pie

Ingredients

· 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

· 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream

· 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

Directions
1. Spread marshmallow cream in the graham cracker crust. Prepare chocolate pudding according to package directions and pour over marshmallow cream. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours.

 Now that you have a few recipes for you menu, sit back and relax. Enjoy the day with my 3 favorite F': Family, Friends, and Food! Don't forget the sunscreen and have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Jennifer Allen

Century 21 Northland

3337 S Airport Rd W Ste 2

Traverse City, MI 49684

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(231) 929-2780 (F)

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