Labor Day Recipes

My husband and I live on a 21-acre horse ranch and love to have friends over to enjoy it with...

These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on...

These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...

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

Blackberries became my favorite fruit after I harvested them from my grandfather’s yard in Greece. I mix them with apricots...

I love to sip this refreshing blend of strawberries and basil. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada

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

Everyone enjoys this simple salad with dinner. The layers look festive, and the crisp broccoli, sunflower seeds and bacon are...

Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...

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

For a spread with BLT flavor, mix mayo and sour cream, then add bacon and tomato. We use it as...

"My German father-in-law loves to vacation in Greece," relates Jerry Lappin of Garden City, Kansas. "After a stay on the...

A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...