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September 2, 2022

Best Labor Day Recipes to Make Your Final Summer Cookout the Best One Yet

End your three-day weekend on a delicious note with these easy ideas.


Charred Shrimp, Leek, and Asparagus Skewers

Kick the heat up a notch by serving these shrimp and veggie combos with homemade harissa mayo.

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Corn Wheels with Hot Honey Butter

The slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy butter is the real MVP of this summer side.

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Grilled Chicken Sliders

Because mini burgers are basically an open invitation to eat as many as you'd like ... right?

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Ice Cream S'mores

By the time September hits, your favorite summertime sweet could use a makeover. That's why this customizable ice cream and cookie version exists.

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Korean Marinated Country-Style Ribs

Put your classic BBQ aside: These ribs are marinated with Gochujang, a Korean pepper paste, for extra spice.

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Herbed Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Tart

Take advantage of summer's freshest fruit — tomatoes! — with this cheesy tart.

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S'mores Icebox Cake

This no-bake cake turns your campfire staple into a decadent dessert.

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Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad with Savory Quinoa Granola

Nope, this isn't your basic fruit salad. This melon, onion, and cucumber medley is topped with cayenne-infused granola.

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Beef and Pineapple Kebabs with Cashew Rice

Your summer vacation may be long gone, but these grilled pineapple, pepper, and beef skewers will take you right back to the beach.

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No-Churn Mango-Berry Ice Cream

Turn your kitchen into your very own ice cream shop by scooping this homemade fruit ice cream into waffle cones.

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Grilled Leek Potato Salad

Once you have potato salad dressed with grainy mustard, you'll never go back to the mayonnaise variety.

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Double Red-Eye St. Louis–Style Ribs

If you're in need of a caffeine boost after a long (and exhausting) summer, add instant coffee to your homemade BBQ sauce.

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Roasted Tomato and Chive Pizza

Topped with fresh mushrooms, tomatos, and chives, this Italian classic makes it worthwhile to turn your oven on in the September heat.

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Mint Julep Cupcakes

Cheers the three-day weekend with these booze-filled cupcakes. Best served with a complementary cocktail, of course.

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Taco Dogs

Celebrate Taco Tuesday a few days early with these Mexican-inspired franks.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Golden and crispy panko-coated tomatoes are the best way to enjoy summer's most iconic fruit.

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Smoky Guacamole

If you haven't grilled your guac yet, then now's the time.

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Goat Cheese and Cherry Caprese

Make your summer plate even more colorful with heirloom tomatoes and juicy cherries.

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Watermelon Pizza

Bite into a slice of summer with this easy, no-carb dessert.

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Shaved Zucchini and Prosciutto Grilled Pizza

This kid-friendly dinner is summer on a crust, basically.

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Get the rest of the recipes here: 40 Best Labor Day Recipes

Source: goodhousekeeping.com