Memorial Day: Classic Cherries Jubilee

1/2 cup white sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup water1/4 cup orange juice1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon cherry extract1/4 cup brandy3 cups vanilla ice creamWhisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a wide saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened. Stir in the cherries and orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls. Remove the cherries from the heat, and stir in the cherry extract. Pour in the brandy, and ignite with a long lighter. Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

Total Fat: 8gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 54mgTotal Carbs: 48.3g    Dietary Fiber: 2.3gProtein: 3.3g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Memorial Day: The World's Greatest Crab Recipe | Submitted By: Dreamthief

1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup butter1/2 cup minced garlic4 pounds Snow Crab clusters, thawed if necessaryPreheat an outdoor grill for high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate. Whisk together the olive oil, butter, and garlic; generously brush onto crab. Cook crab on preheated grill, turning once, until the shell begins to brown, about 6 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 957 | Total Fat: 72.7g | Cholesterol: 395mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

The World's Greatest Crab Recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 957

Total Fat: 72.7gCholesterol: 395mgSodium: 1293mgTotal Carbs: 5.8g    Dietary Fiber: 0.4gProtein: 68.9g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Memorial Day: Cedar Planked Salmon | Submitted By: wmore

3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks1/3 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root1 teaspoon minced garlic2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removedSoak the cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time. In a shallow dish, stir together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to one hour. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place the planks on the grate. The boards are ready when they start to smoke and crackle just a little. Place the salmon fillets onto the planks and discard the marinade. Cover, and grill for about 20 minutes. Fish is done when you can flake it with a fork. It will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 678 | Total Fat: 45.8g | Cholesterol: 179mg

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Memorial Day: Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad | Submitted By: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)1 teaspoon dried dill weed1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups elbow macaroni1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained1 cup broccoli florets1 cup chopped carrots1 cup sliced celery1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and choppedIn a large bowl, mix dressing, dill weed and ground black pepper. Mix in macaroni, tuna, broccoli, celery and cucumber until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 227 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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