Memorial Day + Potluck Favorites

While Memorial Day weekend typically marks the kick-off of summer for most of us, it is also a holiday in which we remember those in the military who died while serving our country.  What an amazing sacrifice! It is almost unbelievable to think of all our men and women who were willing to risk their lives for the freedom of our country.  What a humbling recollection.

Locally, we have an artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen who has been painting  “The Freedom Rock” for almost 20 years now.   Check it out if you are in the area!  He also has been commissioned to The Freedom Rock Tour in which he creates a unique Freedom Rock to each of the 99 counties in Iowa.

If you are  gathering for an outdoor picnic, potluck, or family reunion, give some of these Favorite Potluck recipes a try.  Hooray for summer!

Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich

Easy, Delicious, and makes a bunch!

BBQ Pork Sandwiches

Calico beans

These are flavorful, with a little sweet – a perfect side dish!

Calico Beans
Great side-dish

Baked beans

You can’t go wrong with baked beans or bacon 🙂

De's Baked Beans

Grandma Betty’s Potato Salad

It wouldn’t be a summer potluck without this favorite potato salad.

Grandma Betty's Potato Salad

Frito Corn Salad

A deliciously crunchy salad with just the right amount of pepper and onion.  Yum!

Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

Refreshingly light and healthy, too!

Amazing Asian Ramen Salad

Cherry Coke Salad

A sweet fruity side with Jell-O, kids (and adults) can’t resist!

Cherry Coke Jello Salad

Crumb Top Cherry Pie

Summer and pies just go together.  Serve a la mode!

Crumb top cherry pie

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

This sweet salty treat is mouthwatering.

strawberry pretzel dessert

Tropical Fruit Cups

Cool off with this tasty treat.

Tropical Fruit Cups

 

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