Memorial Day Fun!

Can you believe Memorial Day is almost here?

Memorial Day is a sign of warmer days to come, sunshine, beach days, and most importantly remembering those who lost their lives serving our country.  Thank you to all of the men and women who so bravely fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

I want to give you some fun, healthy recipes and activity ideas for all ages, so you can enjoy celebrating Memorial day in whatever way you choose!

Activities

• Color red and blue stars to hand in your windows

• Create a festive chalk sidewalk mural

• Make red, white and blue slime: https://thekindergartenconnection.com/patriotic-slime-recipe-kids/

• Water balloon toss/fight (depending on your style!)

• Relay races (3 legged race, pillow case/potato sack race)

• Cornhole

• Have a campfire and campout in your backyard

• Red, white, and blue scavenger hunt

• Backyard bowling (use old cans, bottles, or toys)

FestiveFood

The Perfect Breakfast Bake for your holiday weekend morning:

https://www.nursingyourwaytowellness.com/blog-posts/easy-everything-but-the-bagel-breakfast-casserole

Grilled Pineapple, Peach, and Apricot Slices (topped with honey after grilling, optional).  I love this recipe: https://reciperunner.com/grilled-apricots-brie-prosciutto-honey/

 Famous Crunchy Cashew Quinoa Salad:

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/crunchy-cashew-thai-quinoa-salad-with-ginger-peanut-dressing/

Red, White and Blue Skewers

Assemble strawberries, blueberries with chunks of jicama, green grapes, angel food cake or pound cake on skewers

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Marinade 4 portobello caps in 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbs soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic power, dash of salt and pepper for 20 minutes.  Grill for 5 minutes on each side and add your favorite burger toppings.

Grilled Caesar Salad with Blackened Shrimp

https://lexiscleankitchen.com/grilled-caesar-salad-blackened-shrimp/#simplerecipe

 Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Rice and Mango Salsa

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/jerk-chicken-with-caribbean-rice-mango-salsa/

Drinks

Non-alcoholic Blueberry Mojito

Ingredients

·       8-9 Blueberries

·       1 tbsp lime juice

·       4-5 leaves fresh mint

·       1/2 cup fresh orange juice (preferably chilled)

·       1 cup chilled sparkling water or soda (plain with no sugar)

·       1 tsp honey (more or less according to taste)

·       ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl muddle berries and mint leaves for a few seconds. Transfer into a serving glass

2. Add a few ice cubes, lime juice, fresh orange juice and sparkling water or soda. Give it a gentle mix and adjust sweetener according to your taste.

Inspired by: https://www.watchwhatueat.com/non-alcoholic-blackberry-mojito/

My Favorite Spicy Mango Margarita

Ingredients

·       2 oz Blanco Tequila

·       1 oz Cointreau

·       The juice of 2 limes and 1 lemon

·       4 oz fresh mango juice

·       fresh mango, cubed, or 1 cup frozen chunks

·       2 small jalapeños

·       Tajin

·       limes for garnish

Instructions

1.     Slice the jalepeno, removing ribs and seeds for less spice

2.     Rim a cocktail glass with lime and dip in Tajin seasoning, set aside.

3.     In a blender add ice add a few slices of jalapeño and a few chunks of mango and blend.

4.     Add in tequila, lime juice, mango juice and blend.

5.     Pour into glass and garnish with slice of jalepeno and lime wedge.

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>>> I’d love to hear, what are your plans for Memorial Day? What recipes will you be making or activities will you be doing? Let me know below!