Labor Day Recipes

Once you sample these homemade ice cream waffle bowls from our Test Kitchen, you'll want to serve them time and...

My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...

This angel dessert is a wonderful treat when fresh strawberries are readily available. Every time I make this pretty strawberry...

I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat anytime I want....

For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...

My grandmom’s long-cherished chowchow recipe has Pennsylvania Dutch roots. The pickled relish of cabbage, onions and peppers is tart and...

—Joy Allred, Heber City, Utah

Here in Vermont, we enjoy a bounty of rhubarb, apples and maple syrup. These ingredients inspired me to create this...

Who doesn't love chilled lemonade on a hot summer day? Made with club soda, this version is slightly bubbly and...

"This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her...

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

I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's one of my husband's favorites. It's a nice variation on traditional...

If you're a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you'll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the...

A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don't worry about heating up...

When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of...

I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of...

My mom made the best Italian beef. I’ve added to it over the years, but it’s still her recipe. She...

Made with fresh plums and a crunchy oat topping, this crisp is a lighter alternative to classic fruit pie. It...

It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

For a colorful and simply delicious side dish, try Margaret Wilson's Lazy Days Potato Salad. The Hemet, California cook cuts...

For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota

I add root beer to both the cake batter and fluffy frosting of this summery dessert to get that...

This recipe gets compliments galore! I've given these fruit pies to new neighbors or anyone who needed a pick-me-up. They...

Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from...

A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It...

A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...

These sweet and spicy pickles are great on a sandwich or all by themselves as a snack. The recipe is...

After tasting this cool salad at a family reunion, I immediately asked for the recipe. It has tricolor pasta, sweet...

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