Memorial Day weekend is here, and while social distancing may change your original weekend plans, it shouldn't stop you from enjoying some delicious food! While the big barbecues and camping may be postponed, the good times don't need to. We have rounded up some of our all-time favorite recipes for your backyard picnic. So fire up the grill because these recipes will make you happy to stay home!
Entrees
These main courses are ready for the grill! Two delicious options for you meat eaters and two equally incredible vegan options. This sandwich lineup is backyard BBQ royalty!
Spicy bison burger with Grilled Granny Smith apples
Spice up your weekend BBQ with this unique and tasty burger. A bison burger patty with a little extra zing, topped with a tart Granny Smith apple slice.
Chilli lime chicken sliders with grilled Granny Smith and sweet potato buns
These hand-held sliders have a healthy twist that will make them the show stopper of your BBQ! Spicy and tangy chili lime chicken, a slice of grilled Granny Smith apple, and bacon sandwiched between 2 sweet potato buns make up this unique burger.
Vegan BBQ sandwich with Autumn Glory Slaw
This simple vegan BBQ sandwich is a deliciously unique twist on a sloppy Joe! BBQ lentil mixture topped with a heaping mound of tangy apple slaw made with Autumn Glory apples.
Autumn Glory apple veggie burger
You don't need to be vegetarian to enjoy a delicious veggie burger! This recipe has shredded Autumn Glory mixed in with black beans, quinoa, and carrots for a hearty and satisfying plant-based meal!
Side Dishes
Try out some of these yummy side dishes for your picnic to pair with the above entrees. Containing some of your favorite Superfresh fruit, you can't go wrong with any of these!
Autumn Glory apple spinach salad with vegan "honey" dressing
A fresh and vibrant spinach salad topped with – you guessed it – Autumn Glory apples! Drizzled with the most delicious “honey” mustard dressing. Toss this together for a yummy and healthy picnic side dish.
Autumn Glory apple fennel slaw
This beautifully colored slaw made with crunchy strips of Autumn Glory apples is a great side to any dish. Fennel and Autumn Glory are paired perfectly together to create the base of the slaw. Mingling well with a flavor burst of fresh herbs and a lemony mustard vinaigrette.
Organic Gala apple mason jar salad
In case you're going just a little farther for your backyard picnic, try this mason jar salad for convenience!
Dessert
These make-ahead desserts are all simple, hand-held, and perfect for your intimate Memorial Day BBQ this weekend.
Autumn Glory apple carrot cake bars
As if sweet Autumn Glory apples mixed into these carrot cake bars wasn't enough, the cream cheese frosting is literally - the icing on top!
Autumn Glory fruit salsa with cinnamon sugar chips
Salsa? For dessert? YOU BET! When its made from deliciously sweet fruit and paired with cinnamon sugar chips, there's no question!
Grilled Bosc pears
With ingredients like whiskey, maple syrup and pears, this dessert has all the makings of something truly epic and is guaranteed to put you in the grilling hall of fame.
