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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    White Chocolate Fruit Tart

    15 reviews

    It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is...


    Peach Ice

    If fresh peach is delicious, this recipe is delicious! It's a very light dessert for those counting calories, and it's...


    Summertime Tea

    8 reviews

    You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...


    Garden Tomato Salad

    12 reviews

    For as long as I can remember, Mom made a salad of tomatoes and cucumbers. Now I make it whenever...


    Sour Cream-Lemon Pie

    33 reviews

    I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe—now it's my...


    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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    Strawberry Pie with Jell-O

    45 reviews

    There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...


    Godfather Crostini

    2 reviews

    We’re going to make you an offer you can’t refuse: Spend just a few minutes in the kitchen to serve...

    Triple Berry Shortcake

    1 review

    My great-great-grandmother handed down her shortcake recipe. I’m sharing it because it’s way too fabulous to keep it a secret!...


    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...


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    Texas Two-Step Slaw

    10 reviews

    Shared by Sharon Wencel of Austin, Texas, this quick and colorful slaw is laced with ranch dressing. “It's a family...


    Cinnamon Stars

    "These cookies are such a hit with my family," tells Flo Burtnett of another sweet she's sharing (see her cake...


    Real Southern Fried Chicken

    4 reviews

    As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the...


    Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

    7 reviews

    Marie Siciliano of Westerly, Rhode Island needs just four items to toss together this crunchy coleslaw that gets a sweet...


    Broccoli Slaw with Lemon Dressing

    11 reviews

    Our family absolutely loves broccoli, so I'm so happy there's finally a slaw mix in stores that uses broccoli stems....


    Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

    16 reviews

    Smothered in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce, these meaty ribs are a popular entree wherever I serve them. The recipe is...


    Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling

    12 reviews

    Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...

    Overnight Slaw

    10 reviews

    Pickled slaw is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw. It can also be made ahead, so it is a great...


    Cilantro Blue Cheese Slaw

    12 reviews

    Serve this slaw as a side dish to any meal, or use it to top your favorite fish taco recipe...


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    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    5 reviews

    Whether served as an indulgent dessert for a hot summer’s day or as a super-fun birthday party cake, our ice...


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    Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake

    14 reviews

    With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We...


    County Fair Cherry Pie

    14 reviews

    This cherry pie is so easy! I'm a teacher and a Navy wife, so simplicity and quickness are both mealtime...


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    BLT Dip

    76 reviews

    This BLT dip has you covered when you need an appetizer that’s sure to please.

    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


    Oregon’s Best Marionberry Pie

    3 reviews

    I believe Marionberries make the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings,...


    Apple Raspberry Pie

    3 reviews

    Our active family is full of big eaters. So I’m grateful for our raspberry patch, our apple orchard and dessert...


    Sour Cherry Pie

    1 review

    Whenever my mom is invited to a party or potluck, everyone requests her homemade double-crust fruit pies. In the summer,...


    Patchwork Quilt Cake

    7 reviews

    This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds...


    Glazed Strawberry Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    This ruby-red showstopper has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. When I take it to potluck parties...