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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    Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

    This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...


    Campfire Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

    We make these fun cakes while camping or in the backyard around a fire. They're yummy for kids and adults...


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    13 reviews

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...


    Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip

    4 reviews

    This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...


    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


    Green Chile Cheeseburgers

    3 reviews

     There's nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for...


    Sunshine Lime Rickey

    1 review

    This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favorite burger place. I even tried a version...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    1 review

    Unlike conventional cobblers, the "topping" of this Crock-Pot peach cobbler is on the bottom. Placing the batter underneath the peaches...

    Here’s the Best Labor Day Recipe in Every State

    Make this Labor Day one your taste buds will remember by making these top-rated recipes from all 50 states.


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    45 Healthy Labor Day Recipes That’ll Keep the Party Going

    Celebrate the last throes of summer with healthy Labor Day recipes that won't weigh you down. These good-for-you dishes are...


    S’mores Brownies

    4 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    A trip to Hawaii is easy with this juicy grilled pineapple chicken. Simply give it a quick marinade, fire up...


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    55 Easy Labor Day Recipes Made in a 13×9 Pan

    Take the labor out of Labor Day (we had to!) with these recipes for your 13x9 pan. The festive possibilities...


    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    9 reviews

    A restaurant-quality burger that’s topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what’s not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor...


    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    2 reviews

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...


    Caramel Chex Mix

    2 reviews

    This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Fruit Salad

    We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of...

    Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie

    I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...


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    Berry Brownie Pizza

    1 review

    How could you not love pizza for dessert? A fudgy brownie base is layered with a whipped topping sauce, then...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    21 reviews

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

    I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...

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    Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers

    14 reviews

    This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I've ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings,...


    Red, White and Blue Summer Salad

    8 reviews

    In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...


    Peach Mango Caprese Salad

    15 reviews

    Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...


    Flat Iron Steak Salad

    1 review

    My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...


    Watermelon Shrimp Salad

    2 reviews

    Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to...