Easy Labor Day Recipes + Barbecue Menus
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11 Labor Day Recipes and Party Menus to Celebrate the Final Days of Summer.
Recipes, Party and Menu Ideas for Labor Day
Labor Day may be the traditional end of summer, but the days are still The long, hot, and lovely. Labor Day is the perfect time to gather friends and families, invite the neighbors for one last summer barbecue or block party.
Try one of these 11 easy Labor Day menus to throw the an awesome, stress-free Labor Day party.
It’s time to fire up the grill one last time, sip a cool relaxing cocktail and soak up the last rays of summer sun.
Mix and Match Labor Day recipes and menus to create the perfect stress-free Labor Day party.
So grab a tall cold drink, kick back and enjoy good food and good company
Try one of these party-perfect Labor Day recipes.
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Labor Day Recipes + Party Menus
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Labor Day Recipe for a Simple Low Country Shrimp Boil
Simple and easy and oh so good. This is a party in a giant pot. A shrimp boil is fun for young and old alike and it’s super easy to cook, so you’ll have time to enjoy the party.
Everything goes in one pot, the table is covered with newspaper, and rolls of paper towel are you napkins.
The hardest part about a shrimp boil is finding a place to keep the giant pot.
Easy Stress-freeShrimp Boil
How to Throw a Simple, Easy Shrimp Boil
Simple Strawberry Salad
Follow the recipe, but don’t worry about the fancy presentation, just toss it all together. It’s the perfect salad for a Labor Day Shrimp boil.
Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler
Stress-free Tip: just grab your favorite dessert from the bakery or market.
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Backyard Burger Bar | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menus
An All-American Favorite, everyone loves a good burger cooked on the grill. And if they are anything like my friends and family they love to create their own custom burger creation.
This Labor Day party is super easy and stress-free. Just make up a bunch of burger patties and black bean burgers, grill them up and set out a variety of toppings, so everyone can build their very own burger sensation. This is always a super fun party idea since everyone gets exactly what they want and there is usually a little good-natured competition.
Serve with blue cheese potato chips and grilled corn.
Finish dinner with a simple spiked watermelon. Oh so good.
Backyard Burger Bar
Grilled Corn or Sweet Ancho Chili Grilled Corn
Blue Cheese Potato Chips
Spiked Watermelon Dessert
3
Heavenly Hot Dogs | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Hot Dogs are the quintessential 4th of July food from my childhood. Learn the secrets to grilling the perfect hot dog and enjoy one (or more) of these updated hot dog recipes
25 Hot Dog Recipes
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Blue Cheese Potato Chips
Homemade Lemonade
Your Favorite Popsicles
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Beach Party Appetizers and Cocktails | Labor Day Recipes and Menu
Pack your picnic baskets and head to the beach to celebrate with friends for a Labor Day Beach Party with beach proof appetizers and cocktails.
This is a fun way to soak every last minute of summer sun.
The trick to enjoying appetizers at the beach is to make little bites that travel well and stand up to the heat and humidity.
To make this even easier, make this a potluck and have everyone bring an appetizer or pitcher of cocktails to share.
Beach Proof Appetizers (choose a couple)
Buffalo Chicken Beggars Purse
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Camembert with Fig Jam
Brie with Lemon Curd
Gruyere with Sautéed Mushrooms
Mozzarella with Oil-packed Sun-dried Tomatoes
Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Fried Sage
Spanakopita – Spinach and Feta Cheese Phyllo Cups
Chicken Pesto
Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese and Rosemary
Herbed Goat Cheese with Crispy Bacon Jam
Tipsy Mermaid Rum Punch
The Perfect Classic Mojito
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All American Backyard BBQ | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Nothing says summer like a backyard BBQ filled with all the favs – like BBQ Blue Cheese Bacon Burgers, Hot Dogs with all the fixin’s, and Chicken Skewers.
Baked potato salad and a corn topping station on the side make this a super easy and tasty 4th of July party menu.
Red Hot BBQ and Blue Cheese Bacon Burger
or try one of these
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Chicken Skewers with Blueberry BBQ sauce (featured)
or Greek Chicken Skewers
Warm Baked Potato Salad
Southern Skillet Cornbread with Bacon, Spinach and Cheddar
Grilled Corn with Toppings
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Fajitas & Margaritas | Labor Day Recipes and Menu
Fajitas are so easy to make, travel well and are fun. Serve with warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole and black bean salsa and Mexican street corn.
If you want a dessert try an easy to make Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding.
Super Easy Chicken Fajitas
Fresh Pico De Gallo
Spicy Guacamole
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding
Classic Margarita, Strawberry Basil Margarita or Blue Moon Margarita
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Simple and Elegant Grilled Lobster | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Sometimes the best days are spent lazing around the backyard or the pool and firing up the grill. Try a twist on the traditional burgers and hot dogs and grill up some lobster.
It’s lobster season here in Florida and there is nothing better than fresh-caught Florida Lobster for a Labor Day or late summer feast.
If you can’t get reasonably priced lobster look for Florida Keys Pink Shrimp at Whole Foods and use that as a substitute
Pitchers of Bourbon Smash
Simple Grilled Lobster
Simple split lobsters brushed with a little garlic butter. Perfect.
The Perfect Baked Potato
Simple Tossed Green Salad
Easy Hazelnut Chocolate Fondue
or
S’mores
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Backyard Grill Your Own Pizza Party | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Believe it or not, the grill is my favorite way to cook pizza. The high heat of the grill makes it easy to get the perfect crispy and slightly charred pizza crust with melty cheese and hot toppings.
Everyone loves pizza. Make or buy pizza dough and grab everyone’s favorite toppings and have a backyard pizza party.
Make Your Own Pizza Party | Recipes and ideas
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Appetizer
Grilled Nectarine & Arugula Salad
Berries Tossed in Limoncello and Basil –
Finish dinner with a simple dessert of fresh blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries tossed in a little limoncello and topped with fresh chopped basil.
Simple and the perfect way to end a Labor Day pizza party. So good.
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Tiki Bar Classic Cocktails + Jerk Pork | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Lime Daiquiris, jerk pork, caramelized sweet plantains. A simple and easy Labor Day party menu filled with just the right balance of sweet and spicy.
Lime Daiquiri or Zombie Cocktail
Jerk Pork
Caramelized Sweet Plantains
Coconut Rice with Curried Bananas and Cashews
Pina Colada Bread Pudding
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Wings and Bourbon Root Beer Floats
Grilled Chicken Wings with 5 Dipping Sauces | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Grilled Chicken Wings
These are so easy to make and since they are naked, just whip up a couple of dipping sauces so everyone can enjoy dunking the wings in the sauce of their choice.
Try one of these wing sauces:
Anchor Bar Buffalo Sauce (the original)
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Root Beer Ice Cream Bourbon Floats
to make these kid friendly just leave out the bourbon.
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Steak and Classic Cocktails | Labor Day Recipes and Party Menu
Grilled Cajun-Spiced Brisket or Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Twice Baked Potatoes
Honey Orange Green Beans
Bourbon Bread Pudding
Sazerac
Honey Mint Julep
The Perfect Old Fashioned
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