Memorial Day is just around the corner on Monday, May 29th, which means it’s time to start planning that gathering with your loved ones!
Sure, we love the classic backyard BBQ staples like hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and watermelon, but why not try a few new items this year?
These non-traditional crowd-pleasers will surely wow your guests. Get that sweet taste of summer before it appears with delicious food, yummy drinks, and amazing company.
Refreshments
Summer Fruits Shrub
Try this fruity concoction with plums, apricots, peaches, sugar, and white wine vinegar.
Rhubarb & Pomegranate Shrub
This shrub is a great use for rhubarb. All you’ll need to do is to dice two cups of rhubarb and mix it with sugar. We recommend using our Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar. Cheers to all those who have fallen while fighting for our country.
Starters
Ricotta-Basil Spread
Liven up that crudite platter with this deliciously creamy spread, featuring our Arbequina Olive Oil. It also makes a great spread if you do end up grilling some burgers.
Sally’s Pickled Beets & Radish Salad
This is such a refreshing salad with a burst of flavor and color. The recipe features Primo’s Pickled Baby Beets, Primo’s 18-Year-Old Balsamic Condimento, and Primo’s Tuscan Herb Olive Oil.
Parmesan Balsamic Roasted Broccoli
Don’t you love a recipe you can toss in the oven and just set a timer for when you’re rushing about? So do we! This yummy broccoli recipe features Primo’s Koroneiki Olive Oil and Primo’s Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar. Give it a try with your favorite olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairing!
Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread
If you love that sweet and salty combo, you’ll enjoy this Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread recipe featuring Primo’s Garlic Olive Oil and Primo’s Fig Balsamic Vinegar.
Family-Style Main Dishes
Shrimp on the Barbie
There’s nothing like firing up the grill in the backyard and making an easy yet delicious meal. This recipe features Primo’s Nocellara Olive Oil and Primo’s Key Lime White Balsamic Vinegar.
Grilled Balsamic Steak
Calling all steak lovers! Try this Grilled Balsamic Steak recipe featuring Primo’s Garlic Olive Oil and Primo’s Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar. You can try it with your favorite olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairings to switch things up! Have fun with it.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
It’s so much fun for kids and adults to assemble their own chicken lettuce wraps! This is light enough for you to indulge in all the other party food, too. 😉 This recipe features Primo’s Lentrisca Olive Oil, Primo’s Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar, and Savannah Bee Company’s Acacia Honey.
Grilled Eggplant
Talk about an easy and yummy meal! Try this grilled eggplant recipe with any of Primo’s olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairings to find out which one’s your favorite.
Desserts
Lemon Tart
Your guests will love this scrumptious lemon tart! This recipe features Primo’s Eureka Lemon Olive Oil.
Jalapeño Poppers Cornbread
If you love jalapeños and cornbread separately, you’ll surely be excited to try this jalapeño poppers cornbread recipe! Bring on the savory and spice! 🌶️ This recipe features Primo’s Basil Olive Oil and Primo’s Jalapeño White Balsamic Vinegar.
Blood Orange Brownies
Did someone say brownies? This is a super easy recipe that features Primo’s Blood Orange Olive Oil and a boxed brownie mix. Yes, we said it! Because not everything has to be made from scratch to still be yummy.
We’re looking forward to enjoying the flavors of summer, and these recipes are just the start. Make sure to join our Louisville Loves Gourmet Facebook page for more recipes and great Primo products.
To your health!
