Who’s ready for one last taste of summer? Labor Day weekend is the perfect moment to celebrate warm days, backyard gatherings, and plenty of delicious food. Below is a curated collection of favorite recipes to help you make the most of the holiday — from fresh salads and grilled mains to indulgent desserts and refreshing drinks. What will you be making?
25 Recipes for Labor Day Weekend
Whether you’re hosting a big cookout or keeping things low-key, this list covers crowd-pleasing options and simple showstoppers.
Ricotta Jam Jar
Blueberry Summer Salad
Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers
Slider Burger Board
Hot Dog Bar
Hot Cheetos Grilled Corn
Grilled Peach Corn Pizza
Grilled Vegetable Orzo with Smashed Feta Vinaigrette
Melon Mosaic Salad
Cilantro Lime Tortellini Salad
Buttermilk Smashed Potato Salad
Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad
Chipotle Pulled Pork with Pickled Peaches
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Sheet Pan S’mores
Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
No Churn Coffee Oreo Ice Cream
No Churn Roasted Peach Pie Ice Cream
Better than Crack Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores Bars
Rosé Sangria
Bubbly Jam Margaritas
Orange Crush
Watermelon Frosé
September Sangria
Pick a few recipes that suit your gathering — light salads and grilled vegetables for a fresh spread, burgers and sandwiches for a classic cookout, and plenty of sweet treats and icy desserts to keep everyone satisfied. Enjoy the weekend, savor the last days of summer, and cook with good company.