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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    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    13 reviews

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in Washington. There were fresh peaches everywhere,...


    Easy Seafood Salad

    7 reviews

    Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...


    Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...


    Tebow’s Special Ice Cream Pie

    11 reviews

    You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...


    Italian Bread Salad with Olives

    This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


    Russian Potato Salad

    1 review

    Creamy potatoes, carrots and briny pickles make for a delectable Russian potato salad that is the ideal side...

    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


    Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken

    2 reviews

    It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen,...


    Feta Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes

    These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove...


    Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

    This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...


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    Smoked Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    This easy recipe for smoked deviled eggs puts a delicious and unexpected spin on the classic potluck side dish.


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...


    Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad

    4 reviews

    I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...


    Campfire Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

    We make these fun cakes while camping or in the backyard around a fire. They're yummy for kids and adults...


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    13 reviews

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...

    Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip

    4 reviews

    This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...


    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


    Green Chile Cheeseburgers

    3 reviews

    There's nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    1 review

    Unlike conventional cobblers, the "topping" of this Crock-Pot peach cobbler is on the bottom. Placing the batter underneath the peaches...


    Sunshine Lime Rickey

    1 review

    This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favorite burger place. I even tried a version...


    Here’s the Best Labor Day Recipe in Every State

    Make this Labor Day one your taste buds will remember by making these top-rated recipes from all 50 states.

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    45 Healthy Labor Day Recipes That’ll Keep the Party Going

    Celebrate the last throes of summer with healthy Labor Day recipes that won't weigh you down. These good-for-you dishes are...


    S’mores Brownies

    5 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    A trip to Hawaii is easy with this juicy grilled pineapple chicken. Simply give it a quick marinade, fire up...


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    55 Easy Labor Day Recipes Made in a 13×9 Pan

    Take the labor out of Labor Day (we had to!) with these recipes for your 13x9 pan. The festive possibilities...


    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    10 reviews

    A restaurant-quality burger that’s topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what’s not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor...


    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    2 reviews

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...