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Summer Holiday Long Weekend Recipes

[heart_this] · Aug 28, 2022 · 4 Comments

Summer Holiday Long Weekend Recipes

A comprehensive guide to summer vacation long weekend recipes that are quick, easy, stress free and tasty!

The last long weekend of the Summer is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with plenty of tasty food! When the weather is nice it’s hard to resist heading outdoors whether you are doing some grilling/barbecuing, going out for a picnic or just eating a meal in your backyard you are going to want to have some tasty recipes! Very often the center piece of the meal is going to be grilled meat such as burgers, chicken, fish, ribs, etc. but don’t forget the side dishes and with all of summers bounty available you are spoiled for choice between all of the vegetables, fruits and berries. Of course there is always the classic BBQ pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw which just screams summer and if you have a smoker it gets even better! Whatever your plans are for the holiday, make sure that it is filled with plenty of tasty food!

Summer Holiday Long Weekend Recipes

Taco Lime Grilled ChickenTaco Lime Grilled Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom SkewersBalsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta SauceSpinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce
Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat CheeseBlackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili ShrimpGrilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp TacosGrilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp Tacos
BBQ Pulled Pork SandwichBBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Creamy Dilled Cucumber SaladCreamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
BBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch DressingBBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Caesar Grilled AsparagusCaesar Grilled Asparagus
Avocado BLT Pasta SaladAvocado BLT Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry SalsaCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Hot Cheesy Corn DipHot Cheesy Corn Dip
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ SauceSlow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiGrilled Chicken Souvlaki
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa SaladGrilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread CrustLemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust
GuacamoleGuacamole
Chicken FajitasChicken Fajitas
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta SaladMediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Korean BBQ Chicken Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Gochujang BBQ SauceKorean BBQ Chicken Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and Gochujang BBQ Sauce
Loaded Baked Potato SaladLoaded Baked Potato Salad
Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and TomatoesBalsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Avocado and Chipotle Caramelized OnionsGrilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Avocado and Chipotle Caramelized Onions
Strawberry BBQ Chicken Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat CheeseStrawberry BBQ Chicken Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese
Tequila Lime Grilled ChickenTequila Lime Grilled Chicken
Chipotle Lime Fish TacosChipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Cilantro Lime Grilled ShrimpCilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Pico de GalloPico de Gallo
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados
Fresh Pea SaladFresh Pea Salad
Pesto Zucchini Fritters with Caprese Bruschetta ToppingPesto Zucchini Fritters with Caprese Bruschetta Topping
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping SauceChicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Pesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa SaladPesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill DressingGrilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill Dressing
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed VinaigretteStrawberry and Avocado Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole and Roasted Jalapeno MayoTequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole and Roasted Jalapeno Mayo
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Esquites Quinoa Salad with AvocadoEsquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingBBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper BurgersBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Diced Caprese Salad with a Pesto DressingDiced Caprese Salad with a Pesto Dressing
Salsa Verde Turkey BurgerSalsa Verde Turkey Burger
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Fajita BurgersFajita Burgers
Blue Cheese ColeslawBlue Cheese Coleslaw
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime DressingChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime Dressing
Pad Thai Shrimp BurgersPad Thai Shrimp Burgers
Cheesy Zucchini QuinoaCheesy Zucchini Quinoa
Loaded Cauliflower SaladLoaded Cauliflower Salad
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple SkewersGrilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Green Goddess Zucchini Turkey BurgerGreen Goddess Zucchini Turkey Burger
Strawberry BBQ Chicken Club Sandwich with Bacon, Avocado and Goat CheeseStrawberry BBQ Chicken Club Sandwich with Bacon, Avocado and Goat Cheese
Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Buffalo Chicken BurgersBuffalo Chicken Burgers
Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled ZucchiniMexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini
Avocado Cilantro Lime RiceAvocado Cilantro Lime Rice
Avocado SalsaAvocado Salsa
Strawberry and Balsamic Grilled Chicken SaladStrawberry and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
Teriyaki Shrimp Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Bacon and Blue CheeseTeriyaki Shrimp Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Bacon and Blue Cheese
Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Sundried Tomato Caprese Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized OnionsSundried Tomato Caprese Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized Onions
Buffalo Chicken Club SandwichBuffalo Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled Pineapple SalsaGrilled Pineapple Salsa
Cilantro Lime Grilled ChickenCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Burgers Smothered in a Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Blue Cheese SauceBurgers Smothered in a Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sauce
Cuban Mojo Grilled Pork ChopsCuban Mojo Grilled Pork Chops
Taco Lime Grilled ShrimpTaco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Asparagus and Tomatoes in a Kalamata Olive and Feta VinaigretteGrilled Asparagus and Tomatoes in a Kalamata Olive and Feta Vinaigrette
Greek Goddess Grain Bowl with Fried Zucchini, Halloumi and Toasted SeedsGreek Goddess Grain Bowl with Fried Zucchini, Halloumi and Toasted Seeds
Hot Melted Caprese DipHot Melted Caprese Dip
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed BurgersBacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Burgers
Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp and PineappleTeriyaki Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini NoodlesCilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Candied JalapenosCandied Jalapenos
Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake BarsStrawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Raspberry Balsamic Chipotle Grilled Pork ChopsRaspberry Balsamic Chipotle Grilled Pork Chops
Bacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and BasilBacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and Basil
Greek Style Grilled Lamb ChopsGreek Style Grilled Lamb Chops
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Toast With Balsamic DrizzleHeirloom Tomato Avocado Toast With Balsamic Drizzle
Grilled Zucchini Rollups Stuffed with Lemon-Basil Ricotta and Slow Roasted TomatoesGrilled Zucchini Rollups Stuffed with Lemon-Basil Ricotta and Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Pesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado SandwichPesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich
Corn and Zucchini Goat Cheese Quiche with Lemon and BasilCorn and Zucchini Goat Cheese Quiche with Lemon and Basil
Sheet Pan Shrimp FajitasSheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
S'mores Chocolate Chip CookiesS’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cucumber, Mint and Lime RefreshersCucumber, Mint and Lime Refreshers
Sriracha Maple Miso Butter Grilled CornSriracha Maple Miso Butter Grilled Corn
Pesto Grilled Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato SkewersPesto Grilled Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Skewers
Grilled Chicken ShawarmaGrilled Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma WarpsChicken Shawarma Warps
Zucchini Bruschetta BitesZucchini Bruschetta Bites
Caprese Balsamic Grilled ChickenCaprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Greek Lemon Foil Roasted PotatoesGreek Lemon Foil Roasted Potatoes
Strawberry GuacamoleStrawberry Guacamole

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  1. Domestic Educator says

    June 28, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    I literally want everything here. But those ribs, though. They are so beautiful!

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  2. Cathleen says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Awesome collection! I really want to try that strawberry pie. Looks SO pretty!

    Reply
  3. Kilyena says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Wow! I bookmarked a bunch of these! A few I've already tried but geesh most of these are mouthwatering I can't wait to try them! The pictures and presentation as always are sooo beautiful!

    Reply
  4. Sabrina says

    June 28, 2022 at 11:04 pm

    another wonderful collection, right off the top, bacon wrapped jalapeno stuffed chicken caight my eye, I make poppers, but sometimes too much pepper for my preferences, a stuffed chicken breast makes more sense, especially to kind of dissipate any heat, thank you for all!

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