Labor Day Recipes

These hearty kabobs combine beef and sausage, two of my favorite foods. Both the meat and vegetables are marinated before...

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...

A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when...

This crab pasta salad recipe is technically an imitation crab pasta salad, but it's a bright and flavorful side dish...

No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping...

This sweet and sour coleslaw is quick, easy and packed with veggies. It’s cool, crisp and perfect for barbecues or...

I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I'm always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are...

Here's a fun twist on watermelon. It's so refreshing on a summer day, and you don't have to worry about...

If you enjoy picking strawberries at a local farm, use some of those fresh berries to make strawberry ice. It's...

This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to...

This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be...

Fresh from the oven, these homemade buns provide a delicious and convenient way to serve my beef.—Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Here's the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, "It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious...

Full of summer fruit, these thick berry blends are the perfect way to savor hot days. "I serve tall glasses...

People can't seem to get enough of these tender hors d'oeuvres. Marinated in a sauce that is slightly sweetened with...

My Husband and I love to grill, so hamburgers are often on the menu. This recipe uses ground turkey instead...

This tender marinated chicken gets its zing from chili powder and cumin. For variety, add a tablespoon of tomato paste...

"My son and our friends often spend a day fishing," writes JoAnn McGuane of Spring, Texas. "This is one of...

Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need...

This is my favorite way to grill pork chops. The meat turns out so moist and tender when it's fixed...

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

This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing....

"I love garlic, and this golden-brown chicken with its fragrant spices and citrus tang is an excellent way to showcase...

I serve this tasty variation on the traditional hamburger at backyard get-togethers. Similar to Greek gyros, the herbed ground beef...

It's fun to take a yellow cake mix and create something that is this rich and wonderful. We like eating...

Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...

I came across this recipe in a local fundraiser cookbook. We made some slight adjustments to it since then, but...

For a savory take on a summer classic, our Test Kitchen came up with a brat that’s sure to please....

I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes...