Labor Day Recipes

My family and friends always ask for my apple rhubarb pie for birthdays and get-togethers. Everyone loves the unique flavor...

A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer it chills, the deeper...

I love an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day. I also love sweet tea, so one day I got...

My family thinks these juicy cheeseburgers are super deluxe, with or without a bun. Customize them with mushrooms, onion, bacon...

I hand-pick wild strawberries for this saucy chicken dish. We love it with fresh spring greens and a sweet white...

When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood...

We enjoy the tart, peppery taste of capers. No one likes a bland veggie, and caper butter helps peppers, squash...

Sweetened condensed milk ensures a creamy, dreamy popsicle. The bright lemon flavor is perfect for summer. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut

Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...

I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...

Pack this sandwich full of fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. You'll wow lunch guests with...

After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this...

If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple,...

My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. —Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of...

This simple yellow squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect side dish to serve all summer long. Like a gratin,...

I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...

If you ask me, a good burger needs mushrooms on top, but they tend to slide around and fall off....

“My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....

Need a tasty and fast sandwich for your next get-together? Try this recipe and your guests will be asking for...

I found this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago and reworked it to my family's taste. So far...

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...

A summer corn salad truly captures the flavors of summer. Chock-full of fresh veggies and basil, and topped with rich,...

Patty Ryan
MERRILL, WISCONSIN

These homemade yeast rolls feature a crunchy, golden crust and a soft texture inside. The...

This quick and yummy strawberry dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and a creamy pudding topping. Make sure you make...

"For years, my husband worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-so I've prepared fish all kinds of different ways....

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...