Labor Day Recipes

Send summer out in style with our holiday party guide! We’ve got Labor Day recipes like the perfect ribs or side dishes, kids activities, picnic foods and grilling menus, all ready to go so you don’t have to lift a finger.

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    Air-Fryer Spicy Ginger Beef Skewers

    1 review

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. I usually grill them outside, but if it's cold or rainy,...


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    45 Light Summer Desserts That are Kind to Your Waistline

    A delicious, summery dessert for less than 350 calories per serving? You bet! These light summer desserts offer big taste...


    Cherry Plum Slab Pie with Walnut Streusel

    1 review

    I love to make desserts with fruit all summer! You can use store-bought crusts or make your own. =I recommend...


    Spam Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    I have always loved Spam, so I decided to combine it with pineapple to make this Polynesian-inspired macaroni salad recipe....


    Grecian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    7 reviews

    I love all Grecian flavors and tried adding them to a macaroni salad. Toss in whatever olives you can find;...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    When life hands you tomatoes, make... Caprese pasta salad. It captures the flavors of the classic Italian salad in a...


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    Custard Ice Cream

    5 reviews

    We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...


    Middle Eastern-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives...

    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


    Raspberry Margarita

    Turn your regular marg night into a frozen raspberry margarita night. Rim the glasses with sugar, and top them with...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    1 review

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    1 review

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...


    No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

    2 reviews

    These bars are crowd-pleasers! I've made them with chocolate hazelnut peanut butter spread and also with Biscoff cookie spread. The...


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    Best Hamburger

    2 reviews

    This is the only hamburger recipe you need! We'll walk you through how to make hamburger patties that grill up...


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    46 Labor Day Barbecue Ideas for Your Holiday Cookout

    Give summer a proper send-off with our favorite Labor Day barbecue ideas. From tender meats to classic picnic sides to...


    17 Labor Day Decorations to Celebrate the End of Summer

    Go out with a bang—these Labor Day decorations will make your end-of-summer party extra special.


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    29 Labor Day Side Dishes to Make This Year

    These Labor Day side dishes let you do your day off the right way. Prepare to be asked to make...

    Thousand Island Dressing

    1 review

    This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...


    Broccoli Almond Salad

    This colorful broccoli almond salad is easy to make in advance. Add the nuts and bacon just before serving so...


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    74 Best Barbecue Desserts for Your Next Cookout

    Whether you're grilling in the backyard or bringing a dish to an outdoor potluck, these easy, breezy barbecue desserts will...


    Memphis Barbecue Sauce

    I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made...


    Classic Barbecue Sauce

    1 review

    This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona


    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    1 review

    This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat....

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    Smash Burger

    10 reviews

    In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...


    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Easy Seafood Salad

    7 reviews

    Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in Washington. There were fresh peaches everywhere,...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    11 reviews

    This no-bake strawberry pretzel pie recipe is salty, sweet and perfect for potlucks, picnics and just about any gathering under...


    Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...