With Memorial Day underway, summer season is upon us, which means it’s almost time to fire up the grill and invite friends and family over for good fun and fellowship.

While the holiday is a solemn reminder of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military, it has also become a national celebration of life to honor the sacrifices and commitment they’ve made to the country. For Black people, gathering and celebrating is always welcomed, and Memorial Day is no different.

Generally, the annual festivity is also a mark of the return of the grill masters, as it indicates and sets the tone for a summer filled with cookouts, fun, and good vibes. As you prepare to fire up your grill and invite your guests over, aspireTV has you covered with some of our favorite recipes from shows like Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo, Butter + Brown, and Chop it Up with Gina Neeley—all streaming now on aspireTV+.

Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo

Hip-hop royalty Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker whips up some of her favorite dishes, cocktails, desserts, and more alongside her friends and family. Her Monster Burger with Steak Fries and Baby Arugula Salad is perfect for your backyard barbecue!

Butter + Brown

Adapted from the beloved web series, Butter + Brown offers a new twist on the cooking show experience. Executive produced by Issa Rae and Chef G. Garvin, and hosted by the series’ creators, Seth Brundle and Leslie Antonoff, this program showcases creative ways to prepare fantastic food and tasty popular ingredients already sitting in your pantry!

Their Braised Short Rib Chili and Four Cheese Mac and Cheese recipes, along with details on how to conjure up their cocktail, The Sunshine, will make you the hostess with the mostest this Memorial Day! 

Chop It Up with Gina Neely

Celebrity Chef Gina Neely welcomes viewers into her kitchen to serve food and fun, easy-to-make cocktail recipes while conversing with friends and familiar faces like Lamman Rucker, Trina, Braxton, and more!

Learn how to whip up Gina’s Grilled Peaches by clicking here for the full recipe.

 

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