Our favorite Memorial Day recipes for a ridiculously tasty cookout

Although summer doesn't officially start until June 21st, Memorial Day Weekend feels like a kick off to warmer weather, pool parties, beach days and grilling. If you're throwing a party to celebrate, check out some of our favorite Memorial Day recipes.

Honor the red, white and blue with American classics like burgers topped with bacon and hot dogs served in pretzel buns. Dig into sides of roasted potato salad, apple poppyseed coleslaw and creamy avocado pasta salad. And finish off your feast with strawberry rhubarb hand pies or grilled peaches with vanilla cream.

If you're feeling thirsty, wash it all down with watermelon-infused water or something stronger, like a watermelon rum punch.

Hungry? Check out our top Memorial Day recipes in the slideshow above!

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