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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    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss cheese. These same ingredients are amazing in a macaroni salad. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

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


    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,...


    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...

    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 Reviews

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


    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...


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

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


    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...


    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,...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    5 Reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    9 Reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    5 Reviews

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...

    Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    1 Reviews

    Grilled cheese is a classic quick and easy meal. I love experimenting with different combinations. This is one of my...


    Summer Turkey Kabobs

    4 Reviews

    These kabobs let you enjoy Thanksgiving flavors at any time of the year! We enjoy grilling them in the summer....


    Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    15 Reviews

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


    Juicy Cherry Pie

    Cherry season is in the heart of summer. For this pie, choose fresh tart cherries that are bright in color,...


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    3 Reviews

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Papa Burger

    6 Reviews

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


    Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

    7 Reviews

    A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...


    Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers

    2 Reviews

    We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...


    Yummy Cookie Bars

    7 Reviews

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...

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    Grilled Banana Brownie Sundaes

    My niece Amanda Jean and I have a lot of fun in the kitchen creating different dishes. One of us...


    Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

    2 Reviews

    I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    7 Reviews

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...


    Sweet Onion Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

    3 Reviews

    For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They’re timeless and always...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    10 Reviews

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


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    Best Strawberry Shortcake

    8 Reviews

    For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...