Grillin' and chillin': 38 Memorial Day recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

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Boysenberry-strawberry glazed pieGrilled butterflied leg of lamb with olive-fennel tapenade.Garlic shrimp with grilled tomatillo saucePecan-crusted spareribs with Kentucky bourbon barbecue sauceCanton ginger kickGrilled romaine with walnuts, Parmesan and anchovy dressingGrilled feta in grape leavesRustic blueberry buckleNancy Silverton's trademark burger.Tuscan chickenWhite sangriaGrilled summer vegetables with brown-butter vinaigretteRomesco with grilled shrimpSome say this is the "ultimate" strawberry shortcakeNaked ribsGrilled lamb meatballs in fig leavesDIY: Fruit-infused sakesGrilled Russian kale with yogurt dressing and toasted hazelnutsGrilled artichokesBerry PavlovaBistecca fiorentinaGrilled halibut in banana leavesTexas hickory smoked brisket with coffee barbecue sauceGrapefruit margaritaGrilled romaine with radishes, hard-boiled eggs and toasted bread crumbsGrilled eggplant with walnut-cilantro pestoToasty poundcake sandwich with chocolate-hazelnut fillingGrilled flank steakHurley's grilled mussels with red wine and chorizoGinger meets basil in this drinkGrilled corn with tequila-lime butterStonehill Tavern Kobe burgerMeet the caipitetraRib-eye and caramelized onionsGrilled porkRosemary-crusted steak with red wine sauce.Grilled fig saladPepper pineapple

How about a burger with a pedigree? Chef Nancy Silverton tops her handcrafted patties with crumbled chunks of blue cheese and cheddar. <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-silverton-burger-s,0,6371189.story" target="_blank">Click here for the recipe.</a>

Nancy Silverton's trademark burger.

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How about a burger with a pedigree? Chef Nancy Silverton tops her handcrafted patties with crumbled chunks of blue cheese and cheddar. Click here for the recipe.