Sunny barbecues in the backyard – my happy place! And Memorial Day is the quintessential “barbecue in the backyard” day.

It’s almost upon us, so let’s get our ducks in a row and plan some amazing meals out on the patio with these delicious Memorial Day recipes!

Steaks are first up on my list. But the long, leisurely weekend gives us a bit more time to explore something new so why not go for this Memorial Day recipe for Grilled Kansas City Strip Steak and Blue Cheese Mashers? While you’re grilling steak, get your helpers to dive into making the mashers. Everybody wins!

For us, burgers are ALWAYS on the sunny holiday menu. This time, we’re going to mix it up a bit with this Tropical Burger recipe. Pineapple and mango chutney will make you feel like you’re in the tropics!

It’s a long weekend, right?

Serve it with this Fresh Cilantro Picnic Salad – perfect for a group of hungry holidaymakers!

Enjoy good food and relaxation this Memorial Day weekend – I know I will!

Our friends at Serious Eats have created an uber list of 20 Grilled Memorial Day Steak Recipes for Your Grill.

This is something I can get behind. And it’s just in time!

It includes recipes for such deliciousness as Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak (see photo above), Steak Sandwich with Onion-Jalapeno Sauce and Grilled Beef Pinwheels. That last one is also a feast for the eyes!

Check out the steak grilling slideshow and recipes here. And have yourself a wonderful Memorial Day weekend filled with grilled delights!

Photo courtesy of SeriousEats.com.

Are you looking for steak recipes for Memorial Day?

Look no further!  SeriousEats.com has 16 (yes SIXTEEN) grilled steak recipes for us all to try.

If we can’t find something we like in this list — there’s something wrong with us.

Dig into goodies like Mojo Marinated Flank Steak, Beef Satay and Chipotle Rubbed Steaks with Lime Butter.

Click here to see them all!

You’ll be the most popular neighbor on the street when Joe NextDoor gets a whiff of the masterpiece sizzling on YOUR grill. You might even invite him over.

But that’s your call.

Have a fantastic grilling weekend, everybody!

Photo courtesy of SeriousEats.com.