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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    Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp

    2 reviews

    Every time I’ve entered our Boone County Bake-Off, I’ve won a blue ribbon. Last summer, when the category was rhubarb,...


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    Spiked Lemonade

    5 reviews

    Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...


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    Patriotic Dessert

    16 reviews

    I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...


    Coney Island Sauce

    10 reviews

    Put the ketchup aside! Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio turns ground beef, chopped onion, tomato sauce and chili powder into...


    Cajun Butter

    2 reviews

    Melt this zippy butter from our Test Kitchen over grilled corn on the cob and you'll be grinning from ear...


    Lemon Vinaigrette Potato Salad

    22 reviews

    I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The...


    Orange Lemonade

    11 reviews

    This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to...


    Southern Fried Chicken

    3 reviews

    This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I...

    Fresh Lemonade Syrup

    9 reviews

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


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    Angel Strawberry Dessert

    28 reviews

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


    Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas

    1 review

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


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    Contest-Winning Picnic Pasta Salad

    25 reviews

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


    Apple Meringue Pie

    5 reviews

    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...


    Horseradish Deviled Eggs

    34 reviews

    People say "Wow!" when they taste these flavorful, tangy horseradish deviled eggs. The bold combination of ground mustard, dill and...


    Fruited Mixed Greens Salad

    2 reviews

    Thanks to all the fruits and veggies in this attention-getting side salad, you’ll enjoy a good dose of antioxidants. Ann...


    Hawaiian Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

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


    Potato Chip Chicken Strips

    13 reviews

    This novel recipe is a fast and tasty change from fried chicken.—Sister Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio

    Ice Cream Bowls

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


    Apple Rhubarb Crumb Pie

    1 review

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


    Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

    1 review

    My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


    Bacon-Tomato Salad

    6 reviews

    We love this wonderful bacon salad that tastes like a piled-high BLT without the time or effort. You can make...


    Patriotic Cupcakes

    24 reviews

    These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from...


    Fourth of July Bean Casserole

    52 reviews

    The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...

    Blueberry Ice Cream Topping

    4 reviews

    Here's the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, "It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious...


    Mexican Roasted Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    My husband is the No. 1 fan of this south-of-the-border potato salad. The leftovers make an awesome late-night snack, straight...


    Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings

    2 reviews

    You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the...


    Shrimp Pasta Salad

    15 reviews

    I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce...


    Dilly Veggie Pizza

    6 reviews

    Always popular at special events and a cinch to prep, this is one of my favorite ways to use leftover...


    Mini Hawaiian Burgers

    4 reviews

    These are excellent burgers for a backyard gathering! I came up with the dish while trying to find something new...