No grill? No problem! These Memorial Day meals are perfect for apartment dwellers or anyone skipping the backyard BBQ this year. From sticky oven-baked honey rub wings and fall-apart tender pulled pork to creamy crockpot mac and cheese, zesty salads, and irresistible no-bake desserts, this collection has all the bold flavors and festive vibes of a cookout—without stepping foot outside. Think slow cooker favorites, oven-baked classics, and make-ahead sides that take the stress out of hosting and leave more time for relaxing. If you’re craving BBQ flavors, crowd-pleasing sides, and sweet summer treats without firing up a grill, you’re going to want to see every single one of these recipes.

Oven-Baked Honey Rub Wings Recipe

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Oven-Baked Honey Rub Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick, tasty way to make crispy oven-baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe, along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Classic Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Classic Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for BBQ mains.
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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Wings Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving finger-licking wings without the hassle? These zesty 3-ingredient BBQ chicken wings come together in a snap and pack bold flavor—perfect for your Memorial Day cookout spread.
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Delicious Macaroni Salad Recipe With Cheese

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Delicious Macaroni Salad Recipe With Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Fall-Apart Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

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Fall-Apart Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Seasoned Crockpot Asparagus

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Seasoned Crockpot Asparagus. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to cook crockpot asparagus perfectly every time. With this easy recipe, you can cook asparagus in a crock pot with only five minutes of prep work, and then your slow cooker will do the rest of the work.
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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Slow Cooker Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices.
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Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Amish-Style Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Amish potato salad brings a sweet-and-tangy twist to your summer side dish lineup. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. With tender potatoes coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard, every bite is a delicious balance of comfort and zing.
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Delicious S’mores Brownie Bars

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Delicious S’mores Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make this quick and easy s’mores brownie recipe for a fun dessert! Combine boxed brownie mix, graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for gatherings!
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Tender Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe

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Tender Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Amazing, tender ribs every time! Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven.
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BBQ Pulled Chicken (Easy Instant Pot)

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BBQ Pulled Chicken (Easy Instant Pot). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need BBQ in a hurry? Try using your Instant Pot to create this delicious and quick-to-make Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. This pulled chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Light Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Easy Light Cucumber Salad Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This light cucumber salad with fresh dill and a honey vinaigrette is a delicious and easy recipe you can make year-round.  This crisp cucumber salad is incredibly simple to make in less than 10 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. 
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Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

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Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This sweet and saucy BBQ pulled pork sliders recipe is an absolute winner for any gathering or casual meal. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
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Quick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bisquick strawberry shortcake is a sweet, nostalgic dessert that’s quick and crowd-pleasing. Made with tender Bisquick biscuits, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, this treat is perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight indulgence. Enjoy it with family or share it with friends for an easy, heartwarming dessert that celebrates hospitality.
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Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Orange Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and spicy with a punch of coffee flavor will make this Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce jazz up all your BBQ meals.
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Crock Pot Hot Dogs Recipe

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Crock Pot Hot Dogs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you hosting a party and need an easy way to feed a crowd? Making slow cooker hot dogs is the perfect solution: it takes only a few minutes to set up, and all you need is 3-4 hours of slow cooking, and you’ll be able to serve up a ton of hot dogs from your crock pot!
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Slow Cooker Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping

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Slow Cooker Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this beer-infused chili. Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices—it’s a BBQ crowd-pleaser.
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Zesty Macaroni Salad Recipe (Mexican)

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Zesty Macaroni Salad Recipe (Mexican). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bring some fiesta to your feast with this colorful macaroni salad. It’s creamy, crunchy, and packs just the right amount of heat for a standout side.
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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe

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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.
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10-Minute Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing

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10-Minute Fresh Apple Slaw With Dressing Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this apple slaw combines crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty homemade dressing for the perfect side dish. Whether for a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this easy recipe will brighten up any meal!
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Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon

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Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Smoky, sweet, and slow-cooked—these bourbon baked beans are the ultimate BBQ side dish, featuring bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
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Creamy Classic Cucumber Onion Salad

A close-up of a creamy cucumber salad garnished with fresh dill. The salad includes cucumber slices mixed with a creamy dressing, accented by bits of red onion. A wooden spoon rests on the side.
Creamy Classic Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cool off with this classic creamy cucumber salad—a simple, refreshing dish that pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill meats. Cucumber onion salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish that brings the taste of summer right to your plate. This recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, and sour cream to create the perfect side dish for those hot days when you’re craving something cool and tasty.
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Easy 10-Minute BBQ Ranch Dressing

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Easy 10-Minute BBQ Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade BBQ ranch dressing is the perfect way to transform simple meals into something extraordinary. It combines the smoky, slightly sweet flavors of your favorite BBQ sauce with the cool, creamy goodness of classic ranch dressing—a harmonious blend that’s simply irresistible.
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Fresh Corn Salad with Sweet Peppers

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Fresh Corn Salad with Sweet Peppers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Sweet Smoky Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Sweet Smoky Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce is sure to make you a superstar cook at your next BBQ. This sauce has a sweet smoky bacon flavor and punches of whiskey, garlic, and maple.
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Easy Yogurt and Dill Dip

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Easy Yogurt and Dill Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. With a blend of Greek yogurt, mayo, minced onion, garlic, and dill perfect with veggies and chips.
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Stunning No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Dessert

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Stunning No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Dessert. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beautiful Strawberry Angel Food Cake dessert recipe is so easy to make. Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe with only 4 basic ingredients: angel food cake, jello, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries.
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Easy Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side Recipe

LongHorn Steakhouse broccoli
Easy Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Recreate the popular Longhorn Steakhouse broccoli dish at home with this easy recipe. It’s a tasty side dish for any meal.
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Vibrant Fruit Salad Recipe

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Vibrant Fruit Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This vibrant fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing is a refreshing mix of apples, kiwis, strawberries, and more! Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or a simple dessert for dinner.
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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

I love an easy dinner and this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is just the ticket. Chicken thighs and legs are seasoned with seasoning salt, slathered with homemade BBQ sauce and baked until sticky sweet perfection.
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Baked Macaroni Pie (5 Ingredients)

A close-up of baked macaroni and cheese, with a spoon lifting a portion from a green casserole dish. The dish showcases creamy, golden-brown cheese melted over elbow macaroni.
Baked Macaroni Pie (5 Ingredients). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Baked macaroni and cheese has a rich, creamy texture and is so easy to make. Prep in under 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken

A platter of shredded barbecue pork with metal tongs rests beside two fluffy slider buns on a wooden surface.
Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn’t just for Memorial Day, it’s great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. It makes the best sliders.
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41 Best Lazy Slow Cooker Recipes for When You Just Can’t

A bowl of rotini pasta with sliced chicken, spinach, tomatoes, creamy sauce, and grated cheese, served on a red plate. A fork holds a piece of chicken above the dish.
41 Lazy Slow Cooker Recipes for When You Just Can’t. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Lazy days call for the easiest slow cooker recipes that practically cook themselves. These dump-and-go crockpot meals deliver big flavor with minimal effort—just toss in your ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic. From tender beef and BBQ pulled pork to creamy chicken dishes and hearty stews, these recipes make weeknight dinners and cozy weekend meals a breeze. Get All The Recipes: 41 Lazy Slow Cooker Recipes for When You Just Can’t