| Dear Friends,
Memorial Day is an important opportunity to honor our service members, and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To my readers who serve as well as their families, thank you for all you do!
This holiday weekend also rings in the unofficial beginning of summer with backyard barbecues and outdoor picnics. Even if you're celebrating on a smaller scale this year, I hope these seasonal recipes inspire summer vibes for you and your family. Many of the options below will also work for Shavuot, which starts the evening of May 28.
Need more ideas? Check out my Memorial Day Recipe Roundup and Shavuot Recipe Category. | |  | | LEMON PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, AND FETA - Quite simply, this salad is a combination of some of my very favorite things in life. Pasta, fresh lemon, olives, roasted sweet tomatoes, basil, chickpeas, feta cheese, crushed red pepper flakes… so many tasty ingredients in one simple dish! RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | MIDDLE EASTERN BURGERS - These are known as "ima burgers" in our home. With a flavor reminiscent of kebab, these slider-sized burgers get their flavor from a traditional combination of typical Middle Eastern ingredients and spices – cumin, onion, garlic, cayenne and fresh herbs. I've also added my favorites, turmeric and smoked paprika, for even more flavor. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | CLASSIC CHEESECAKE - As anybody who bakes regularly will tell you, cheesecake is an art form. It took me many tries to master cheesecake, but it was definitely worth the effort. Here is our family recipe that I've tweaked and perfected over time. We make it every year for Shavuot (and sometimes just because!). RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | ISRAELI SALAD WITH FETA - A Mediterranean twist on classic Israeli salad with sweet bell peppers and fresh mint, topped with feta cheese and dressed with olive oil, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon. Yes, cinnamon! RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | BLACKBERRY VANILLA BOURBON LEMONADE - Like the Whiskey Ring, this sweet Bourbon Vanilla Blackberry Lemonade is infused with a hint of scandal. Both naughty and nice, it's a refreshing and crisp drink best sipped on the porch on a lazy summer afternoon. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | LEMON PESTO VEGETABLE SKEWERS - These Lemon Pesto Vegetable Skewers are so flavorful and aromatic. Sliced vegetables are marinated with pesto, lemon juice and olive oil for a healthy and delicious side dish. It's an easy recipe that provides a flavorful vegetarian or vegan option for a backyard barbecue cookout. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | |  | | DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS - These easy, luscious Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits combine layers of sweetened cherries, dark chocolate cheesecake filling, cookie crumbles, and freshly whipped cream for a truly decadent treat. They can easily be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later. | | | For more frequent updates, friend me on Facebook or say hi on Instagram. I'm also on Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
If you've had a chance to try any of the free recipes I've posted, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think - or post on social media. Be sure to tag @toriavey and add #TorisKitchen so I can see! Kind Regards, Tori Avey
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