Labor Day get-togethers have a way of setting the tone for the season, and the right food and drinks make all the difference. If you’re aiming to be ready to be the host everyone remembers this Labor Day, it comes down to serving dishes that are both crowd-pleasing and easy to pull off. Think of it as the perfect balance between comfort classics and a few fun surprises that keep people talking long after the weekend’s over.
Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing
You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
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Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe
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Fire up the grill and make some easy chicken kabobs the whole family will love. This super easy grilled ranch chicken recipe is a game changer.
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No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon
This warm Roasted Potato Salad is not only great for your next potluck or cook out, but it’s perfect for a simple dinner.
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Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese
This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
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Tangy Cucumber Salad With Apple Cider Vinegar
This tangy Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and since it has no mayo, it’s perfect for warm summer days.
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Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak
Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
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The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops
Perfect, juicy grilled pork chops in less than 20 minutes! You never need to have dry pork chops again! (Easy recipe!)
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Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin
This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Mint Watermelon Fruit Salad With Blueberries
This quick and easy mint watermelon fruit salad combines crisp and juicy watermelon with sweet blueberries coated in a minty simple syrup.
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Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
With cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles, it’s a twist on a classic caprese salad. Just a few ingredients and you’ll have a healthy delicious salad to add to any meal.
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Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts
This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summer salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn
Rich, buttery Creamed Corn gets a homemade makeover with just four simple ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove.
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Grilled Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce
Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress when entertaining.
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Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)
Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
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Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing
Add lime zest and juice along with a little honey to your summer fruit salad, featuring your favorite fruits for a perfect summer side dish.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa
A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Blueberry Salad With Tequila Dressing
Blueberries, mango and kiwi marinated in a slightly sweet tequila lime syrup may be the tastiest fruit summer salad you’ll find. Easy and so refreshing, a must for any summertime meal.
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Spicy Peach Coleslaw Without Mayonnaise
Spicy Peach Coleslaw without Mayonnaise is a classic summer salad with peach dressing that delivers a fresh variation you’re going to love.
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Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries
You’ll love this Grilled Corn Salad with Blueberries with a little cumin, onions and cilantro to give this a savory twist.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese
A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
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Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat
These easy baked beans with ground beef are a perfect side dish for cookouts. Smoky with a sticky sweet sauce, they’re a classic.
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Tomato Salad With Peaches
Fresh Peach and Tomato Salad can’t be beat when summer produce is at its best. Try combining fresh peaches with juicy tomatoes, then sprinkle with salty feta for a light and refreshing summer salad
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Spicy Fruit Salad With Star Anise
You can never go wrong with a bowl of fresh fruit. Spicy Fruit Salad adds just a hint of spice and seasoning to improve even the best fruit at the market.
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Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt
Jazz up your salad menu with a Corn and Cucumber Salad. The mixture of veggies in a creamy yogurt, mayo and dill dressing make it a favorite.
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Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette
Full of fresh summer flavors, this cold green bean salad recipe adds in tender new potatoes for a refreshing take on a classic summer meal.
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Seafood Pasta Salad
Seafood Pasta Salad is always such a hit at any summer cookout. It’s a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, onion-y & sweet from the imitation crab.
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Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches
Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
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Light and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries
This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing has strawberries, fresh spinach and romaine along with pickled onions.
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Easy Overnight 7 Layer Salad – It’s a Classic
With its gorgeous rows of colors and bright flavors, this classic Southern seven-layer salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for any cookout. Served in a clear glass bowl that showcases all the beautiful colors.
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Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Buttermilk
This colorful combination of crunchy red cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh herbs adds a burst of freshness to any meal. The crunch of the cabbage, coupled with the creaminess of the dressing, takes this coleslaw to a whole new level.
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Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad
This Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad is a delicious and healthy way to get in those greens! If you love all the tastes from an antipasto platter, you’ll love this salad!
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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
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Greek Wedge Salad Recipe
This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh easy to make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade greek dressing.
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Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning
With just a packet of taco seasoning and lime juice, you can make tender and flavorful Taco Chicken. It’s an easy week night dinner you can cook on the grill for a healthy dinner. Also great if you want to make into chicken tacos.
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Spiral Hot Dogs
Nothing says summer like grilled hot dogs. Improve an American classic with spiral hot dogs for a crispy surface that’s delicious.
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is just as tasty as a classic Caesar Salad but with a smokey flavor that cannot be beaten! Super yummy and relatively healthy as long as you don’t go crazy on the dressing.
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Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Our easy Italian Pasta Salad features a quick blend of rotini, salami, veggies, and mozzarella. The perfect side dish for gatherings and summer potluck food.
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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay
Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
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