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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    Mojito

    3 reviews

    Traditional mojitos are made with rum, which is both pleasant and mildly sweet. If you want a new spin on...


    Best-Ever Chocolate Cake

    35 reviews

    You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty,...


    Grilled Potato Packets

    14 reviews

    Potatoes require a little extra time on the grill, so remember to give these pouches first dibs on the flames....


    Brats with Sauerkraut

    13 reviews

    I’ve made many variations of this excellent main dish. It would be popular at a party or potluck. The bratwurst...


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    Shrimp Kabobs

    3 reviews

    Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful shrimp kabobs.—Sharon Aweau, Kapolei, Hawaii


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    Homemade Baked Beans

    5 reviews

    These hearty homemade baked beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a...


    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...


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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:...

    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    18 reviews

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    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...


    Key Lime Bars

    15 reviews

    I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...


    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,...


    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...


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    Buttery Grilled Shrimp

    22 reviews

    This grilled shrimp recipe is easy and delicious! These shrimp are great with steak, but for a special occasion, brush...


    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


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    Three-Bean Baked Beans

    42 reviews

    I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...

    Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Let’s Settle It!

    The good folks at Merriam-Webster say that the all-American hot dog is a sandwich—but they're just about the only ones.