Fired-up flavor they'll love

Kick back, relax and enjoy with these easy dishes perfect for your Memorial Day celebration

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Turkey Meatball Sliders

No one will miss the beef in our lightened-up bites, thanks to umami-rich mushrooms stirred into the mix

1 (20.8 oz.) pkg. ground turkey

½ cup finely minced mushrooms

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

¼ cup milk

1 egg

2 tsp. roasted garlic & herb seasoning, such as McCormick

5 wooden or metal skewers

2 leaves Bibb lettuce, torn

10 slider buns, toasted

5 slices American cheese, halved, folded

5 slices cooked bacon, halved

Halved cherry tomatoes

• In bowl, combine turkey, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, milk, egg and seasoning until blended; divide into 10 portions (about 3 Tbs. each). Shape into balls. Transfer to baking sheet; chill 1 hr.

• Prepare grill for medium direct cooking. If using wooden skewers, soak in water while grill heats up. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer.

• Coat grill grates with cooking spray. Grill meatballs, turning occasionally until cooked through, about 8 min.; transfer to plate. Remove skewers. Dividing evenly, place lettuce and meatballs on bun bottoms; dividing evenly, top with cheese and bacon. Add bun tops. Garnish as desired with tomatoes.

Servings: 5. Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 1 hr., 30 min. + grill prep time

Calories: 540 Protein: 34g Fat: 26g (14g sat.) Chol.: 160mg Carbs.: 2g Sodium: 940mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 8g

Root Beer BBQ Ribs

We gave store-bought sauce a tasty upgrade with soda to ensure these ribs turn out extra irresistible

2 racks baby back ribs, about 6 lbs.

1 lemon, halved, seeded

2 Tbs. + 1 tsp. Montreal steak seasoning