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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    Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

    5 reviews

    I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    My family loves a touch of tang, so I created this barbecue macaroni salad. Not too much—just a hint of...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    3 reviews

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


    Hummus Pasta Salad

    Adding the dressing while the pasta is still warm allows the pasta to absorb some of the dressing. It's a...


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...

    Frozen Ginger-Raspberry Margarita

    Turn your regular marg night into a frozen raspberry margarita night. Rim the glasses with sugar, and top them with...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    1 review

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

    2 reviews

    These bars are crowd-pleasers! I've made them with chocolate hazelnut peanut butter spread and also with Biscoff cookie spread. The...


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    Best Hamburger

    2 reviews

    Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the...


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    45 Labor Day Grilling Recipes

    Give summer a proper send-off with our favorite Labor Day barbecue ideas. From tender meats to classic picnic sides to...


    23 Vegetarian Labor Day Recipes

    Make your picnic menu meat-free with these delightful Labor Day vegetarian recipes.


    17 Labor Day Decorations to Celebrate the End of Summer

    Go out with a bang—these Labor Day decorations will make your end-of-summer party extra special.


    29 Diabetic-Friendly Labor Day Recipes

    Beat the heat and bring on the flavor this Labor Day with these diabetic-friendly recipes!


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    28 Small-Scale Labor Day Desserts

    Sweeten up Labor Day with these desserts made to fill up eight guests or less. They're perfect for a small...

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    30 Labor Day Side Dishes

    These Labor Day side dishes let you do your day off the right way. Prepare to make crowd favorites for...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Thousand Island Dressing

    This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...


    Broccoli Almond Salad

    This colorful broccoli almond salad is easy to make in advance. Add the nuts and bacon just before serving so...


    Memphis Barbecue Sauce

    I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made...


    Classic Barbecue Sauce

    1 review

    This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    2 reviews

    This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat....


    Slow-Cooker Meatballs

    1 review

    This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...


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    Smash Burger

    7 reviews

    Now is not the time to cut the calories or skimp on the salt. Go for ground chuck that is...


    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,...