Memorial Day Weekend 2023 is approaching, which means grilling recipes are in order. Summer is coming so we combed through our archives to compile these 10 Italian-style grilling recipes – all are simple, delicious and Mediterranean diet friendly. In fact, you don't even have to limit them to the holiday, or the season for that matter, as you can cook these summer-friendly dishes year-round.
Whether you're looking to serve something different alongside the Memorial Day classics like ribs and burgers, or for a lighter alternative altogether, these recipes all contain at least one of these three ingredients: vegetables, fish, and extra-virgin oil. It's no secret that eggplant, potatoes, peppers, or any other veggie for that matter tastes unbelievably delicious when grilled, their flavor only enhanced by simple aromatic extra-virgin olive oil and maybe some salt and pepper.
Memorial Day this year is likely to be different this from last year due to the vaccination program. Whether or not you're keeping it small with immediate family or attending someone of a larger, though safe, gathering, you still have to eat. So, on that note, here are our ideas for a Memorial Day menu composed of grilling recipes chock full of fish and vegetables.
Kick off the meal with fresh appetizers followed by eggplant parmigiana or savory pies, which you can make a day in advance so, on the big day, you can focus on the grill.
Lastly, don't forget to uncork a good bottle of wine and to have some dessert on hand. Sure, you can pop out to the bakery – or you can prepare a fresh chocolate budino or fruit salad at home. Here are some Italian dessert recipes from our archives to keep in mind for the holiday.
Regardless of what you decide, Memorial Day means summer is coming and that warrants a celebration in and of itself.