12 Recipes to Celebrate Labor Day

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 30, 2019

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Perfect recipes to celebrate the long Labor Day weekend and the end of the summer season. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts, we've got you covered!

It's hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is here! While here in the U.S. Labor Day is a holiday to honor working people, it also signals the end of summer. Whether you're celebrating with a cookout or with friends and family, we've got plenty of ideas to inspire you! Appetizers, salads, and desserts that would be perfect to take along to a friends house and some main course options too (if you need something other than hot dogs and burgers!) Enjoy the long weekend and celebrations!

Vertical picture of Strawberry Lemonade in glasses with a pitcher in the background

Easy, homemade strawberry lemonade, from scratch. It's super refreshing, incredibly delicious and truly the "essence" of summer!

 

Overhead picture of a cheese board with crackers, fruit, jams, cheese and nuts on a wooden table

Whether you invite friends for appetizers, want to create an easy pre-dinner nibble or decide to make a meal out of one of these fabulous arrays of deliciousness, here are some tips on how to create a great cheeseboard.

 

Vertical picture of Guasacaca (Venezuelan Guacamole ) in a blue and white bowl with chips

Guasacaca is Venezuela's unique version of guacamole. It's easy to make, healthy, vibrant, fresh and bursting with delicious flavor!

 

Overhead picture of summer tomato salad on a wooden table

When summer tomatoes are at their peak, this is the salad you want to make! Simple yet incredibly delicious, this Ballymaloe Summer Tomato Salad may just be the best thing you eat all season!

 

Vertical picture of lemony couscous salad in a white bowl on a wooden table with small blue and white bowls stacked

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines pearl pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tender corn and ribbons of fresh spinach to create a healthy, delicious salad. A sunny lemon dressing and lots of fresh herbs take it over the top!

 

Vertical picture of Lemon, Rosemary and Sundried Tomato Potato Salad in a silver bowl on a white background

Simple and delicious, this Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad is always popular! Is great for picnics, potlucks and parties because you don't have to worry about mayonnaise going bad!

 

Vertical picture of barbecued chicken skewers on the grill

These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super-easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.

 

Vertical picture of Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork in a white pot with buns in the background

This easy slow cooker (or instant pot) Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork is healthier than most, takes minutes to put together and is a delicious crowd pleaser!

 

Overhead picture of perfectly grilled steak with corn salad on a wooden table

With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for perfectly grilled steak is sure to become a favorite!

 

Overhead picture of peanut butter and jelly blondies on a wooden cutting board

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies will be a hit with kids of all ages! And you can mix them up in less than 10 minutes, with just one bowl and no mixer!

 

Overhead picture of easy summer berry crisp with spoons and bowls on a wooden table

10 minutes of prep is all that's between you and this crazy delicious, Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; it's nirvana in a bowl!

 

Vertical picture of Toffee Bar Chocolate Chip cookies stacked on a platter with a glass of milk and straws

These bakery-style, One Bowl Toffee Bar Chocolate Chip Cookies are super-easy, crazy-delicious and don't require a mixer.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

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4 Comments

  1. Your collection is absolutely feast for my eyes... and then for the gang to enjoy all the flavours. Thank you Chris and I wish you enjoy your day 🙂

  2. Pass that cheeseboard over here and I'll be a happy camper! Hope you and Scott are enjoying a nice long weekend with friends and family!