50 Best Labor Day Recipes for That Last Summer BBQ

Bring a tropical feel to your barbecue with this sweet and tangy salad that the whole family will enjoy, and the vibrant yellow of mango adds a pop of color to grilled dishes.

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Whether you’re heading to a potluck party, a picnic in the park, or a trip to the beach, you’ll want to bring this pasta salad with you. It’s loaded with bacon, ranch dressing, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

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Looking for a side dish that can be made in just 10 minutes? Give this delicious classic coleslaw a try! It’s a tangy ranch-style twist on a barbecue classic.

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Celebrate the end of America’s wonderful summer with this red, white, and blue cocktail, combining tequila and fresh watermelon with a special garnish of a white melon star.

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Satisfy hungry guests with this refreshing party dip that’s somewhere between guacamole and pico. Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or tacos.

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Fresh, juicy, in-season peaches are the star of this heart-warming dessert, and of course, the peach flavor is enhanced by the addition of ginger, cardamom, and an all-butter lattice crust.

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Eggplant is one of those summer vegetables we never tire of. Serve it as an appetizer and keep hungry guests at bay while dinner cooks on the grill.

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For your Labor Day BBQ, try swapping out your ordinary hot dogs for beer brats, a fun and tasty addition to any BBQ, especially when served with tasty caramelized onions.

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There are plenty of ways to prepare this mild summer vegetable, but grilling is one of the easiest (and tastiest), and in just 15 minutes you’ll have crispy, smoky okra ready to go.

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As far as summer salads go, this one is the most impressive: ripe tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with balsamic reduction, create a flavorful and heavenly combination.

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Grilled peaches are truly a magical taste. You can use them in a salad or eat them as a dessert with vanilla ice cream. If you waited until the last weekend of summer to eat grilled peaches, you’ll wonder why you never tried them before.

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This homemade juicy turkey patty can be enjoyed any way you like – we like it with pesto mayonnaise, lettuce, avocado and Swiss cheese, but it’s also great with sliced ​​tomatoes, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella.

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When zucchini harvest is plentiful, you’ll want to add this stuffed zucchini recipe to your menu. Each one is stuffed with sausage, marinara sauce, and cheese.

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The end of summer also marks the end of potato salad season, and this recipe has all of your favorite toppings for baked potatoes, including bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions.

Get the recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Salad.

If you’ve never tried a Juicy Lucy, you’re in for a surprise. This burger isn’t topped with cheese like a regular cheeseburger, it’s stuffed with cheese and the melted cheese taste will change your world.

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Show off those beautiful summer tomatoes before the weekend is over! This Upside-Down Tomato Cornbread is sure to turn heads at your backyard BBQ.

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This Labor Day weekend, don’t forget to treat yourself to some summery treats – with cake, of course! This Red Velvet Sheet Cake is so beautifully decorated with red, white and blue sprinkles.

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