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Labor Day Recipes + Menu Ideas

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I’ve got you covered with Labor Day recipes from appetizers to dessert. Mix + match your favorites or pick one of the menus curated just for you!

Photo of people grilling by Jo Jo on Unsplash

Amazing Recipes for Your Labor Day Celebration

We’re getting ready to mark the end of another summer season and that typically means cookouts with lots of great food! This year, I worked with some of my amazing blogger friends to bring you a variety of recipes to suit what you’re craving.

Mix and match from starters, main dishes, sides and desserts. Recipes include make-ahead, simply assembled, slow cooker and dishes great for al fresco dining.

Not sure what to pick? I’ve curated three menus to take the guess work out of your holiday celebration.

Have a safe, super fun and yummy Labor Day!


The Menus

Pick from vegetarian, Latin and grilling menus. Links to all the recipes appear below!

A Vegetarian-Friendly Cookout

  • Cream Cheese Stuffed Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
  • Crispy Mushroom Fajita Tacos
  • Fresh Citrus Summer Salad
  • A Delicious S’mores Dessert Bar (be sure to use vegan marshmallows)

For the Love of Latin Flavors

  • Red Pepper Taquitos
  • Grilled Adobo Chicken Thighs
  • Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
  • Chocolate-Drizzled Churro Rice Krispie Treats

Grill it Up (Mostly)

  • Spicy Whiskey Glazed Chicken Wings
  • BBQ Bacon Stuffed Burgers
  • Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Individual Peach Trifles with Bourbon Mascarpone Whipped Cream (try grilling the peaches or the pound cake for a little smoky flavor + caramelization)

The Recipes

Cheesy Red Pepper Taquitos from Speak Veggie To Me
Cheesy Red Pepper Taquitos from Speak Veggie To Me
Healthy Low Carb Tofu Lettuce Wraps from Speak Veggie To Me
Healthy Low Carb Tofu Lettuce Wraps from Speak Veggie To Me
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Baked Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs from Abundance of Flavor
Baked Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs from Abundance of Flavor
grilled adobo chicken thighs from sip and sanity
Grilled Adobo Chicken Thighs from Sip + Sanity
Crispy Mushroom Fajita Tacos from Speak Veggie To Me
Crispy Mushroom Fajita Tacos from Speak Veggie To Me
BBQ Bacon Stuffed Burgers from Chicken Soup with Dumplings
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Fresh Citrus Summer Salad from Abundance of Flavor
Fresh Citrus Summer Salad from Abundance of Flavor
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad from Midwexican
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad from Midwexican
Berry Pretzel Salad from Home Sweet Table Eats
Berry Pretzel Salad from Home Sweet Table Eats
Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad from Home Sweet Table Eats
Dill Potato Salad from Chicken Soup with Dumplings
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A Delicious S’Mores Dessert Bar from A Homebody's Adventures
A Delicious S’Mores Dessert Bar from A Homebody’s Adventures
Very Berry No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream from Abundance of Flavor
Very Berry No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream from Abundance of Flavor

Finishing Touches

I had to include this sweet and subdued summer holiday tablescape from A Homebody’s Adventures that can easily be scaled up for larger gatherings. Time to ring that dinner bell!

A Perfect Tablescape for Memorial Day from A Homebody's Adventures

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  1. Such an amazing collection of recipes for the summer. They are so bold and full of flavor. Looking forward to trying them ALL!