Memorial Day is a week from today, which blows my mind more than a little. Where did May go?*

But, as my mother would say, “Any who,” my guess is that you might have some fun plans for your three day weekend. A grill might be involved or even a potluck could be in order, so I rounded up some Memorial Day recipes that would be perfecting for what I consider the unofficial start of summer.

Appetizers & Drinks
Guacamole
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini with a Balsamic Drizzle
Perfectly Easy Margaritas
Wine Spritzer

Entrees
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Turkey Burgers with Mango & Avocado Salsa

Sides
Artichoke, Chickpea & Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Orzo with Feta, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon & Dried Apricots
Strawberry, Almond & Goat Cheese Salad
Zucchini, Garbanzo & Lemon Couscous

Dessert
My Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mexican Brownies

*I know talking about how quickly time passes is as about as interesting as discussing the weather, but really, it is hurtling by. Anyone else notice?