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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    Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    "MY MAMA'S sandwich filling tastes good whether you make it with ham or bologna. I loved it when I was...


    Dad’s Peach Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    "MY DAD was the ice cream maker at our house. We had an old-fashioned freezer that had to be cranked...


    Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

    5 reviews

    I like to marinate this moist chicken entree overnight, then pop it on the grill for a breezy taste of...


    Pinwheel Flank Steaks

    3 reviews

    Here's a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that's a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance....


    Grape Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    “This recipe has been very popular in my family!” says Tia Crosson of Las Vegas, Nevada. “It's super-easy and inexpensive...


    Festive Tomato Wedges

    4 reviews

    Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I...


    Berry Pie

    4 reviews

    The recipe for this pie was sent to us by a women who dined with us and said her aunt...


    Lemon Curd Chiffon Pie

    1 review

    This pie is a showstopper. It's very refreshing and tart. I get frequent requests to make it. Normally I am...

    Sparkling Pineapple Grape Juice

    I love this versatile, non-alcoholic drink. Not only is it fun to serve for Easter, it goes well with cake...


    Bourbon-Glazed Meatballs

    1 review

    A must for any appetizer menu, these mouthwatering meatballs require very little preparation, leaving you plenty of time to finish...


    Chocolate Delight Dessert

    5 reviews

    My three children loved this dessert so much that they begged me to get the recipe. It's so easy to...


    Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes

    5 reviews

    These bright red festive bites are a show stopping finger food during the holiday season, at Easter and for the...


    Watermelon Berry Sorbet

    Strawberries, watermelon and three other items are all you need for this freezer treat that's virtually free of fat. A...


    Luscious Lime Slush

    3 reviews

    Adults love this sweet-tart refresher anytime of year. For a kids’ version, simply leave out the alcohol. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...


    Grilled Lime-Teriyaki Shrimp

    4 reviews

    “I make these seafood skewers often,” writes Karen Tyson from Clawson, Michigan. “We grill year-round. The side dishes may vary,...


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    State Fair Cream Puffs

    34 reviews

    The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. —Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin


    Blackberry-Orange Cake

    18 reviews

    My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...

    Pink Sparkling Wine Punch

    1 review

    A long-standing tradition in our home, this sparkling punch makes spirits bright. Garnished with fresh strawberries and lime, it makes...


    Egg & Chorizo Wraps

    2 reviews

    My husband grew up in Southern California and loves chorizo. We use the spicy sausage in these chorizo and egg...


    All-American Banana Split

    5 reviews

    In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at...


    Marinated Cucumbers

    8 reviews

    These marinated cucumbers make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with...


    South Carolina Cobbler

    31 reviews

    With peach orchards just a couple of miles from home, it's easy to treat my family to this traditional dessert....


    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    3 reviews

    It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...

    Calico Beans

    25 reviews

    Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty...


    Ginger Pound Cake S’mores

    1 review

    Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind...


    Whiskey Cheddar Burgers

    2 reviews

    This juicy cheeseburger has big flavors to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. It always impresses at our cookouts. —Amber Nicholson,...


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    Mini Blueberry Tarts

    3 reviews

    I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part:...


    Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria

    2 reviews

    Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I...


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    Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

    5 reviews

    It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...