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Unless you are like me and grill and bbq all year long, Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff of summer and of the grilling season. It's a great day to remember those that have given their lives for our freedoms and to get together with family and friends to cook some great food on the grill and enjoy some time together.<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas and suggestions for your barbecue on Memorial Day.<\/p>\n

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Hamburgers<\/h3>\n

\"SpinachHamburgers are one the most popular dishes to cook on the grill.\u00a0\u00a0 The Spinach-Mushroom Burger<\/a> is a juicy, delicious burger if you are looking for something slightly different than the normal hamburger.\u00a0 If that isn't your thing, there are many things you can do to make plump juicy hamburgers (see 12 Ways to Make the Juiciest Burgers<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Hot Dogs<\/h3>\n
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Hot Dogs are another favorite for the grill on Memorial Day.\u00a0 They are easy to take with you, and easy to cook, and kids will eat them.\u00a0 They'll even enjoy helping to cook them.\u00a0 You can use the standard dressings of ketchup, mustard,and relish, but there are many other ways to dress up hot dogs.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite hot dogs was a bacon wrapped hot dog cooked on the grill and then topped with guacamole!\u00a0 It gave an entirely different taste to hot dogs.\u00a0 See Grilled Hot Dogs<\/a> for a bunch of ideas of different ways you can cook and dress hot dogs.\u00a0 You'll be the star of the day when you show your family and friends different ways to enjoy hot dogs!<\/p>\n

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Grilled Potatoes<\/h3>\n
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\"\"You might choose to go the easy way and have potato chips with your grilled meal.\u00a0 But Grilled potatoes are an alternative and not difficult to cook. You simply cut potatoes into wedges, brush with some oil, and sprinkle with some seasonings (salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, whatever suits your fancy).\u00a0 Put them on the grill and turn as they brown.<\/p>\n

Depending on the size of the wedges, you may need to complete their cooking on indirect heat (on the grill, but not over an open flame--have the open flame heating a different part of the grill).\u00a0 You can serve them french fry style with ketchup, or you can serve with sour cream to dip them in.\u00a0 See Grilled Potatoes<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Grilled Corn on the Cob<\/h3>\n
\"CornGrilled corn on the cob is one of my favorite things to cook on the grill.\u00a0 You can cook husks on or husks off.\u00a0 I like to husk the corn, brush the cobs with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, roll in foil and put on the grill.\u00a0 It takes about 20 minutes total, 5 minutes on each side.\u00a0 Corn is delicious off the grill and goes with almost any grilled meat.\u00a0 Many people do grilled corn on Memorial Day.\u00a0 See Secrets of Grilling Corn on the Cob<\/a> for information on cooking corn on the grill.<\/div>\n

Grilled Pineapple<\/h3>\n
\"GrilledFinally, grilled pineapple will bring a big surprise to your Memorial Day BBQ.\u00a0 Cut slabs of fresh pineapple, add a glaze, and put on the grill and you will have a great ending to your Memorial Day meal.\u00a0 The combination of sweet pineapple, cooked on the grill, with the flavored glaze is a delicious dish.\u00a0 See Grilled Pineapple<\/a> for the details glazes to use and exactly how to grill the pineapple. <\/p>\n

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That's it for my suggestions this year.\u00a0 There are certainly many other possibilities on this website.\u00a0 I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends.<\/p>\n

\"Scott\"
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