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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    49 Easy Barbecue Recipes for the Simplest Cookout Ever

    These easy barbecue recipes are smoky, saucy and downright delicious. Our favorite recipes create reliable side dishes and grilled mains...


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    46 All-American Recipes for Cookout Food

    Look no further for cookout food ideas! We have recipes for everything you'll need for a delicious summer celebration.


    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


    Mango Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    This eggless mango cheesecake is mixed and set in the fridge for an easy, refreshing dessert in the summertime. No...


    Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans

    11 reviews

    This recipe is a hit with guests and family. It's sweet, simple and delicious, and someone always asks for the...


    Almond Butter Swirl Ice Cream

    Warm weather days require ice cream! However, dealing with dairy intolerances can be tricky. This dairy-free recipe is a favorite...


    Strawberry Banana Popsicles

    3 reviews

    Strawberry banana popsicles are fruity, creamy and refreshing. They're made with four simple ingredients: strawberries, a banana, maple syrup and...


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    Grilled Beef and Blue Cheese Tacos

    2 reviews

    Everyone loves the tangy sauce that goes with these sizzling steak tacos. For an authentic feel, I like to wrap...

    Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Butter

    2 reviews

    The spicy heat of the chicken pairs beautifully with the flavorful cilantro butter in this original recipe from Diane Halferty...


    Mixed Berry Tiramisu

    2 reviews

    Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened...


    Cleo’s Potato Salad

    1 review

    My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...


    Sweet Pepper Cabbage Slaw

    A simple cooked dressing and red pepper give this cabbage mixture a delightful sweet flavor. It’s perfect for parties and...


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    38 Labor Day Slow-Cooker Recipes for a Stress-Free Cookout

    Give yourself more time to celebrate this Labor Day with these easy slow cooker recipes. Simply load up the slow...


    50 Labor Day Desserts for a Sweet End to Summer

    From easy no-bake cheesecakes to fresh fruit pies, these red, white and blue Labor Day desserts will be the highlight...


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    21 Pasta Salads Like Grandma Used to Make

    Looking for pasta salad ideas for a BBQ or picnic? Look no further than Grandma's recipe box.


    Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

    11 reviews

    Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed...


    Key Lime Pie Balls

    4 reviews

    Every dessert becomes more fun when it's turned into a ball, and these irresistible Key lime pie balls are no...

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    39 Summer Potluck Salads for Your Cookouts

    While no backyard barbecue is complete without burgers and dogs on the grill, these delicious summer potluck salads will be...


    Deep-Fried Cookies

    1 review

    My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...


    Cran-Orange Couscous Salad

    5 reviews

    I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...


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    Summer Salad

    3 reviews

    This is the perfect summer salad recipe for picnics and potlucks. It's full of pearl couscous, quinoa, colorful vegetables and...


    Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole

    Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It's got a little kick, but I love...


    Zucchini Panzanella Salad

    6 reviews

    I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it...

    White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad

    6 reviews

    I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...


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    100 Sizzlin’ Summer Barbecue Recipes

    Check out these hot hot hot summer barbecue recipes that'll make your party the talk of the block. We have...


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    Instant Pot Beef Ribs

    3 reviews

    Instant Pot beef ribs are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making them perfect for a picnic or...


    Blueberry Mojito

    1 review

    An ice-cold blueberry mojito is the perfect way to beat the heat this summer, whether you're pitmaster or sitting poolside.


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    Teriyaki Shish Kabobs

    20 reviews

    When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam...


    Grilled Marinated Ribeyes

    22 reviews

    These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade...