31 Best Stars and Stripes Recipes for Memorial Day - Flag Dessert Recipes - Parade |
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31 Best Stars and Stripes Recipes for Memorial Day - Flag Dessert Recipes - Parade Posted: 10 May 2021 09:58 AM PDT  Launch Gallery 31 Photos As the vaccinated summer season begins, there is much to enjoy! The ability to be outside with friends and family is slowly becoming normal again and soon we will be celebrating both Memorial Day and the 4th of July. So, what better way to plan a Memorial Day cookout then by making party foods involving stars and stripes and of course, red, white and blue? Whether you are looking to make treats that you can share on a weekend boat ride or you are making a spread of finger foods to serve by the pool or to accompany backyard games, we have a great list of best stars and stripes recipes for Memorial Day for you! Related: 27 Healthy BBQ Party Side Dishes We have compiled a list of festive recipes that are super simple, like American Flag Patriotic Fruit Platter and Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches. The best part? They take almost no time to put together at all. A fun Stars and Stripes Bacon Burger will excite the seasoned grill master, or try your hand at 4th of July Layered Jello dessert. You will have no trouble finding a handful of recipes that will get you into the patriotic spirit and make you shine as a host this summer! Related: 32 of the Most Unique Grilling Recipes About the Author: Megan is the content creator behind Pip and Ebby. She loves preparing and eating delicious food, but what she truly loves is this: making your life easier. Creating recipes that make things easier, yummier, healthier or more colorful or inspiring for you is what keeps her moving in the kitchen. On her blog you'll find comfort food, meals that can be put together quickly and a ton of great Instant Pot and slow cooker meals, as well as show-stopping desserts.  |
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28 best recipes for your Eid al-Fitr feast - TODAY - TODAY Posted: 12 May 2021 06:20 AM PDT For the past month, Muslims around the world have been fasting for Ramadan, one of the most sacred times of the year in the faith of Islam. The days of fasting from sunrise to sunset are expected to conclude the week of May 12 with the highly anticipated feast of Eid al-Fitr. Eid celebrations often include large feasts, gift-giving and gatherings among family and friends. Eid feasts can include hearty main dishes, including lots of slow-cooked meat, toasty grains and refreshing salads. Desserts often air on the lighter side, with fruits, nuts, spices and yogurts meant to aid digestion. To honor this holy time, here are some recipes to make this year's Eid a deliciously memorable one. Appetizers and sides Nathan Congleton / TODAY This dip is so versatile — you can use it as a spread on a sandwich with leftover lamb, or have it on hand for expected company; it lasts up to a week in the fridge.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY This vibrant, balanced salad has a wonderful combination of tangy, sweet citrus, earthy olives and cool mint. It's the perfect preface or complement to heartier, meat-heavy dishes.  TODAY In this kibbeh recipe, bulgur wheat, ground beef or lamb, garlic, mint and parsley come together to form a shell for a succulent meaty filling, which gets fried until crispy and brown. It's a comforting finger food to have on your Eid table.  Michael Persico / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt This flavor punch of a salad can easily be prepared in advance and served at room temperature, leaving the stove available for other dishes.  Samah Dada The best part about this flavorful, brightly hued hummus is that you can throw everything into a blender and watch the magic happen, with only the push of a button.  Alejandra Ramos The batter for these thin, spongy semolina pancakes is made in a blender. They're cooked on a skillet just like American-style pancakes with one big difference — no flipping!  Melissa Clark Raw, shaved carrots may sound like the simplest side dish of all time, but it has no shortage of complexity for your taste buds. Crunchy, fresh and little sweet, make this salad a day ahead. It gets even better as it sits, absorbing more of the dressing.  TODAY Fresh parsley, zesty lemon, nutty almonds and warm spices make this tabbouleh incredibly flavorful. It's bright, fresh and healthy so it's a perfect complement to so many dishes.  Tyler Essary / TODAY Roasting eggplant turns its white flesh golden brown and gives it a wonderfully tender texture. The smoky tahini sauce, crunchy pine nuts and fresh herbs enhance the delicate, mild flavor of the eggplant.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Samin Nosrat believes that cooking a bunch of vegetables is one of the most luxurious things you can do for someone. And this satisfying salad, seasoned generously with za'atar, is definitive proof of that.  Yossy Arefi / Courtesy of Modern Potluck, Clarkson Potter With sweet carrots and dates, hearty lentils and tons of herbs, this could certainly be a side dish for a large roast or stand on its own as a vegetarian main course.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Padma Lakshmi is all about bringing the most flavor out of a dish by cooking with spices. Here, she shares an Indian-style rice pilaf recipe that's easy to follow but has complex flavors thanks to all the spices involved. Mains Nathan Congleton / TODAY The robust flavor of a variety of spices like cumin, coriander and garam masala bring warmth and heat to the biryani, while the saffron and milk add color and aroma.  KEN GOODMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Ground beef gets mixed with an abundance of deep, earthy spices like black pepper, cinnamon and sumac and grilled on wood skewers, making for a wonderful main dish accompanied with rice, hummus and salads.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY What could be more comforting than a plate of of creamy polenta topped with crispy chicken and a simple pan sauce? Dried herbs and spices and preserved lemon punch up the flavor in this satisfying recipe.  TODAY For perfect lamb, first cook the chops for roughly two minutes per side on medium-high heat, until each side is gorgeously caramelized, then roast it — and slather it with a tapenade of capers, pistachios and olives.  Yasmin Fahr Inspired by the classic Moroccan pairing of lemon, chicken and olives, this dish is salty, tangy and bright with a pleasant chewiness from the couscous. Serve the chicken with the couscous salad as is or make it a day ahead and shred the chicken into the couscous with a squeeze of lemon juice.  Zach Pagango / TODAY Shawarma spices flavor the chicken in this one-pot, low-and-slow djej b finden with moghrabieh. The moist, tender chicken shares the stage with pearl onions and cremini mushrooms, all finished with fresh herbs, butter and white wine sauce over Lebanese couscous.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Marinate juicy chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, zest, za'atar, sumac, garlic, salt and black pepper, grill 'em up and and serve 'em with fire-roasted eggplant, tahini sauce, herbs and flatbread.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Arayes, pita bread stuffed with a mixture of beef, lamb and spices and then grilled, are popular throughout the Middle East. Here, the dish is served with a refreshing herb salad and creamy tahini sauce.  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Al Roker's slow-roasted, braised lamb has an incredible umami flavor that's brought out by his secret ingredient: anchovies. This dish is perfect because you can prep in the morning, spend time with the family and then have a finished meal waiting for you eight hours later.  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Bring thick, steak-like pieces of cauliflower to life with amchur (dried mango powder), cumin, coriander and a zesty yogurt topping.  TODAY Spiced couscous provides a fluffy bed for tender braised short ribs, while the sweet and spicy raisin salad adds brightness to this succulent dish. It's definitely a showstopper.  Mike Smith / TODAY The spices in this recipe are not just belly-warming and flavor-enhancing but also help the digestibility of the legumes, which can be challenging for some. This dish improves over time so always make extra.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY With just a little advanced prep you can serve up this Middle Eastern classic in just a few minutes. This packs such a flavor punch, and the spice blend is so versatile. Dessert Rachel Gurjar Kheer, a creamy milk and sugar-based, is the perfect thing to end your Eid feast with. This one is flavored with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon and topped with almonds and rose petals.  Aarti Sequeira This dessert is loaded with flavors — coffee, Medjool dates and cardamom — that combine for a decadent end to a special feast.  Rachel Gurjar Desiccated coconut is soaked in milk, cooked with condensed milk and cardamom and topped with a pistachio crumble. This recipe is simple, delicious and made with very few ingredients, making it super easy to whip up in just 20 minutes.  |
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