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Labor Day

Join us as we say goodbye to summer the right way—with a fantastic Labor Day party! Whether you’re having a picnic or hosting a BBQ, we’ve got EVERYTHING you need for the best Labor Day celebration, from sides, to drinks, and everything else in between. Farewell summer, we'll miss you!

turkey burger with lettuce and tomato

55 Labor Day Recipes Perfect For An End-Of-Summer Party

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END OF SUMMER PARTY MUST-HAVES

These are the difference between a good bash and a great one.

APPS

sliced toasts topped peach and tomato slices

Peach Bruschetta

loaded cheesy corn bites topped with sour cream, sliced scallions, and bacon

Loaded Cheesy Corn Bites

tomato feta pinwheels

Tomato Feta Pinwheels

layered dip with refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, tomatoes black olives, and lettuce in a clear dish

7-Layer Dip

SIDES

panzanella salad in a bowl with shallots and basil

Panzanella Salad

grilled potatoes on a white platter with a bowl of green herb sauce

Grilled Potatoes

creamy macaroni salad with carrots, celery, and olives

Classic Macaroni Salad

watermelon cubes, feta, red onion, and mint in a bowl

Watermelon-Feta Salad

ONE LAST SIP OF SUMMER

Best enjoyed by the pool, beach, or campfire.
blended aperol spritz with an orange wheel garnish

65 Summer Cocktails You Can Make All Season Long

campari spritz with orange slices

Campari Spritz

campfire mules with a torched marshmallow garnish

Campfire Mules

cherry coke blended frozen slushies topped with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry

Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies

homemade lemonade with lemon slices

Homemade Lemonade

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GET YOUR GRILL ON

Outdoor dining's last stand.

BURGERS

shrimp po boy burger

Shrimp Po' Boy Burgers

chicken burger topped with sauce, lettuce, sliced red onion, and tomato

Chicken Burgers

turkey burger topped with banh mi toppings like pickled carrots, jalapenos, and sriracha mayo

Bánh Mì Turkey Burgers

the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty american cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla

Smash Burger Tacos

DOGS

sonoran hot dogs

Sonoran Hot Dog

hot dog cuban sandwiches delish

Hot Dog Cubans

corn tortillas filled with hot dogs and cheese

Hot Dog Tacos

grilled hot dogs in between grilled zucchini topped with avocado salsa

Zucchini Bun Hot Dogs

PLANT-BASED

carrots in a hotdog bun with mustard, ketchup, and relish

Carrot Hot Dogs

bbq tossed mushrooms

BBQ Pulled Mushrooms

grilled teriyaki cauliflower steaks on a platter with more teriyaki sauce and scallions

Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks

veggie burgers topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and chipotle mayo on a wood board

Veggie Burgers

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SKEWERS

shrimp skewers with pesto

Pesto Shrimp Skewers

tomato gnocchi kebabs with red onion and salsa verde

Tomato Gnocchi Kebabs

chicken, pineapple, and peppers on a skewer basted with teriyaki

Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

banh mi kebabs

Bánh Mì Kebabs

FOIL PACKS

shrimp and steak grilled foil packs with corn and onion

Surf 'n Turf Foil Packs

clams, corn, and potatoes in a grilled foil pack

Grilled Clam Bake Foil Packs

hawaiian pineapple chicken foil pack

Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packs

corn and tomato gnocchi foil packets

Corn & Tomato Gnocchi Foil Packs

pasta salad tossed in a creamy sauce, corn, and cilantro

60 Summer Potluck Recipes That'll Make You The Instant Favorite

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strawberries with toasted marshmallow and graham crackers

35 Labor Day Desserts To Help Make Summer's End A Little Sweeter

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Eat up ALL those summer fruits.
cheesecake with peach cobbler topping

38 Sweet Summer Peach Desserts (That Aren't All Pie)

a tart made with cookie crust and a filling of lemon and strawberry curds swirled together. served with whipped cream on the side

100 Summer Dessert Recipes

blueberry tart

39 Sweet Blueberry Desserts That Taste Like Summer

strawberry crunch poke cake with a crumble topping, whipped cream and strawberries

30 Best Berry Desserts

layered strawberry cake with pink icing and a strawberry on top

75 Sweet Strawberry Desserts

SUMMER MVPS

Enjoy these in-season faves while you still can.

TOMATOES

blistered tomatoes and charred corn tossed with onion, bell pepper, lima beans, and seared cajun spiced shrimp then topped with torn basil

Shrimp & Tomato Succotash Skillet

sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a plate drizzled with olive oil

Caprese Salad

whipped mozzarella dip with burst cherry tomatoes

Whipped Mozzarella Dip with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

cherry tomato pasta with burst cherry tomatoes and fresh basil

Cherry Tomato Pasta

ZUCCHINI

grilled zucchini carbonara

Grilled Zucchini Carbonara

zucchini grilled cheese

Zucchini Grilled Cheese

zucchini salad

Zucchini Salad

pesto zucchini roses on a white surface

Pesto Zucchini Roses

CORN

flatbread topped with pesto, corn, sliced onions, cheese, and tomatoes

Pesto Corn Flatbread

rice skillet topped with shrimp and sweet corn

Sweet Corn Shrimp & Rice Skillet

corn, chopped tomatoes, feta and basil in a bowl

Corn Salad

grilled corn topped with a creamy mixture, cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro and lime

Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

EVEN MORE IDEAS

grilled potatoes on a white platter with a bowl of green herb sauce

39 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

pie crust with a strawberry filling

39 Best Summer Pie Recipes

green goddess grilled chicken drizzled with green goddess dressing.

79 Summer Cookout Menu Ideas

frozen bomb pop cocktails

Bomb Pop Cocktail

grilled chuck roast topped with sea salt

Grilled Chuck Roast

grilled corn topped with a creamy mixture, cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro and lime

15 Best Grilled Corn Toppings

watermelon cubes, feta, red onion, and mint in a bowl

75 Easy Summer Side Dishes

skewers with cantaloupe balls, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze

80 Ultimate Summer Party Appetizers

pigs in a blanket quilted with crescent dough and topped with flaky salt

47 Next-Level Hot Dog Recipes

deep fried dumplings tossed with soy and chili marinated tomatoes and cucumbers

80 Easy Summer Salad Recipes

watermelon strawberry caprese with feta and mint

30 Best Packable Beach Food Recipes

s'mores skillet cookie with hersheys bars and marshmallows

S'mores Skillet Cookie