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Trinity Falls - Memorial Day Cookout Recipes

May 17, 2016

Memorial Day is a time when we recognize the lives of soldiers lost in battle. Many times this day is spent with friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors with delicious food. Today, the master-planned community of Trinity Falls in McKinney, Texas wants to give everyone a few tasty cookout ideas for your Memorial Day celebration.

Frozen Grape Sangria

Keep your guests happy and hydrated with this tasty drink! Using frozen grapes instead of ice cubes makes sure that your drink stays cold without getting watered down. This frozen grape sangria is sure to be a huge hit at your cookout.

Here are some great non-alcoholic punches you can also make for the kids!

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Fire up your grill for this perfect starter or side dish! There's nothing quite like freshly grilled corn on the cob. Make sure to have a little station with all the fixing so your guests can make their corn extra delicious!

Pesto Potato Salad

What would a cookout be without potato salad? This dish is great on a hot summer day. Make this yummy pesto potato salad for your Memorial Day cookout. Keep all your guests safe by labeling the dish so they know that it does contain pine nuts.

Sirloin Kabobs

There's no need for a knife, fork or even a plate to enjoy these scrumptious sirloin kabobs. One way you could make them even better is to have a build your own kabob section where your guests can craft their kabobs to have all their favorite things!

Whiskey Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Nothing says summer cookout quite like ribs! These whiskey grilled baby back ribs do take a couple of hours to cook, so you may want to start them right before your guests arrive.

Sweet Grilled Peaches

For all those peach lovers out there, these sweet grilled peaches are sure to be an instant hit. Plus, they take less than 20 minutes to cook!

Summer Fruit Pie

Finish your day filled with good food and great company with a light and refreshing summer fruit pie. Make multiple pies the night before because this dessert is sure to go quick. The modern home designs of the homes in Trinity Falls in McKinney, Texas are perfect for hosting all kinds of social gatherings whether it's a Memorial Day cookout or Thanksgiving dinner. For more information on the master-planned community of Trinity Falls, visit our website.

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