It’s that time of the year again when Memorial Day rolls around and gives a nod to the start of summer. People have a chance to get together with friends to celebrate their freedoms and to remember those who protect them. Warmer weather brings the urge for barbecue and outdoor eating. Frankly, I think people like these parties mostly for the food. Here’s a twist on the conventional stuff — Real Food Memorial Day! Check out these great recipes from around the real food blogosphere!
Some of the recipes are grain-free and appropriate for the GAPS diet. Even if you are not following any specific diet — just eating real food — party time can be trying if you want to avoid the processed foods and rancid oils that are typical party fare. Here is a fabulous collection of the wisdom and great eats in the real food world. I’m coming to this party!
Appetizers
- Grain-Free Party Franks — from Real Food Forager
- Walnut Vegetable Dip — from Real Food Forager
- White Cheddar and Chive Crackers — from Our Nourishing Roots
- Parmesan Crisps — from Food Renegade
- Fried Chicken Skins — from Food Renegade
- Artichoke Dip — from Healthy Home Economist
- Smoked Salmon and Herb Pinwheels — from Our Nourishing Roots
- Fresh Fig Canapes — from Mommypotamus
- Easy Guacamole from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Entrees
- Fajitas with Grass Fed Flank Steak — from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
- Red Chili Pork with Pineapple Habanero Salsa, Guacamole and Fresh Corn Tortillas — from Nourished Kitchen
- Grilled Wild Salmon — from Real Food Forager
- Curried Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk — from Nourished Kitchen
- Crock Pot Chicken Curry — from Well Fed Homestead
- Grain-Free Enchiladas — from Healthy Home Economist
- Swedish Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles — from Well fed Homestead
- White Bean Chili — from Health, Home & Happiness
- Sausage Shish Kabobs with Homemade Mustard Barbecue Sauce from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Sides
- Japanese Style Rice Salad— from Real Food Forager
- Mangoes and Coconut Rice — from Nourished Kitchen
- Crispy Kale — from Hartkeisonline
- Sweet and Red Potato Salad — from Kelly the Kitchen Kop
- Avocado Chutney — from Mommypotamus
- No Fry Butternut Squash Chips from Health, Home & Happiness
Desserts
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding — from Real Food Forager
- Cocoa Butter Cupcakes — from Real Food Forager
- Finger Jello — Holistic Kid
- Kimberly’s Really Raw Ice Cream — from Hartkeisonline
- Sprouted Chocolate Chip and Zucchini Cookies from Butter Belle
- Coconut Macaroons from Health, Home & Happiness
- Shortbread Wedges from Our Nourishing Roots
Beverages
- Lacto-Fermented Lemonade from Food Renegade
- Ginger Ale — from Healthy Home Economist
- Margabucha — from Holistic Kid (adults)
- Homemade Soda Pop — Kelly the Kitchen Kop
- Hibiscus Tea — from Holistic Kid
- And of course, all the organic wine and beer you can drink! 🙂