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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    Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    During the summer months, our three children keep me plenty busy. So it's a welcome relief when my husband volunteers...


    Chicken Fajitas

    5 reviews

    With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...


    Coney Dogs

    My mom and I always make these top dogs for get-togethers. Leftovers are no problem—there never are any! —Donna Sternthal,...


    Rainbow Fruit Salad

    1 review

    When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren...


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    Blueberry Tart

    14 reviews

    This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...


    Mom’s Pickled Beets

    3 reviews

    Zesty and fresh-tasting, these bright, beautiful beet slices add spark to any meal. My mouth still begins to water when...


    Pineapple Coleslaw

    10 reviews

    It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


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    Banana Split

    5 reviews

    A classic banana split is a nostalgic delight. Complete with bananas, three different ice creams, strawberries, pineapples, peanuts, chocolate sauce...

    Steamed Veggie Bundles

    2 reviews

    “In late summer, when we have an abundance of garden produce, we enjoy this medley of fresh veggies,” says Terri...


    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Pie

    6 reviews

    This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...


    Honey-Soy Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    Summer is always a special time for relaxed and casual meals, for summertime patriotic holidays and especially for picnics in...


    Mesquite Salmon

    1 review

    Mesquite wood chips give this fish dish a smoky flavor. If using a charcoal grill, add wood chips directly to...


    Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple

    7 reviews

    Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in...


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    Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat

    3 reviews

    A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to...


    Banana Split Fruit Salad

    1 review

    Let these whimsical parfaits celebrate the end of a work week and the beginning of a wonderful weekend! Watermelon, bananas...


    Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups

    2 reviews

    Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...


    Hop, Skip and Go

    1 review

    Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a...

    Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob

    4 reviews

    My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't...


    Spicy Peanuts

    2 reviews

    Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...


    Cran-Grape Cooler

    1 review

    You’re three quick ingredients away from refreshment with this easy-to-drink cooler that’s bound to keep you, well, cool. Didi Desjardins...


    Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

    Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...


    Grilled Spicy Pork Tenderloin

    5 reviews

    Tender and full of flavor, this juicy tenderloin couldn’t be much more convenient on hectic weeknights. Make ahead the night...


    Quick Golden Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    What’s a cookout without potato salad? Incomplete, we say. We think Linda’s
    version will become a summer staple. —Linda...

    Citrus Salmon Fillets with Salsa

    1 review

    Take lemony salmon fillets to the next level with a fresh, colorful homemade salsa. Just add a simple side of...



    Chipotle Cheeseburgers

    8 reviews

    Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your...


    Antipasto Marinated Vegetables

    The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a...


    Blueberry Preserves

    9 reviews

    Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on...


    Garlic Dill Pickles

    4 reviews

    If you’re new to canning, learn how to preserve cucumbers with our garlic dill pickle recipe. Fresh dill, garlic and...