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05/23/2003 Archived Entry: "Memorial Day Round-up"

As Memorial Day fast approaches, those of us without menus may be overwhelmed. If you are having a barbecue and don’t know what to serve, try some of these suggestions. They make a great addition to the normal hamburgers and hot dogs. Trust me -- your friends will thank you.

First, to drink:
Gary Regan, master mixologist offers some suggestions for cool summer gin drinks. Or, stir up a batch of this easy red fruit Provençal wine punch.

Next, to nibble:
Why not bring back a classic and make a platter of deviled eggs?

You gotta grill something:
Try this great universal marinade. Or, for a more unique grilled meat expirience, fire up some veal birds.

To serve on the side:
Bert Greene’s famous ziti salad is the best -- enough said.

To end the meal:
Cool and refresh your guest with a frozen dessert like a semifreddo di Amaretti or Rozanne Gold’s lemon buttermilk sorbet.