End your three-day weekend on a delicious note with these easy ideas.
Charred Shrimp, Leek, and Asparagus Skewers
Kick the heat up a notch by serving these shrimp and veggie combos with homemade harissa mayo.
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Corn Wheels with Hot Honey Butter
The slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy butter is the real MVP of this summer side.
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Grilled Chicken Sliders
Because mini burgers are basically an open invitation to eat as many as you’d like … right?
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Ice Cream S’mores
By the time September hits, your favorite summertime sweet could use a makeover. That’s why this customizable ice cream and cookie version exists.
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Korean Marinated Country-Style Ribs
Put your classic BBQ aside: These ribs are marinated with Gochujang, a Korean pepper paste, for extra spice.
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Herbed Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Tart
Take advantage of summer’s freshest fruit — tomatoes! — with this cheesy tart.
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S’mores Icebox Cake
This no-bake cake turns your campfire staple into a decadent dessert.
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Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad with Savory Quinoa Granola
Nope, this isn’t your basic fruit salad. This melon, onion, and cucumber medley is topped with cayenne-infused granola.
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Beef and Pineapple Kebabs with Cashew Rice
Your summer vacation may be long gone, but these grilled pineapple, pepper, and beef skewers will take you right back to the beach.
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No-Churn Mango-Berry Ice Cream
Turn your kitchen into your very own ice cream shop by scooping this homemade fruit ice cream into waffle cones.
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Grilled Leek Potato Salad
Once you have potato salad dressed with grainy mustard, you’ll never go back to the mayonnaise variety.
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Double Red-Eye St. Louis–Style Ribs
If you’re in need of a caffeine boost after a long (and exhausting) summer, add instant coffee to your homemade BBQ sauce.
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Roasted Tomato and Chive Pizza
Topped with fresh mushrooms, tomatos, and chives, this Italian classic makes it worthwhile to turn your oven on in the September heat.
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Mint Julep Cupcakes
Cheers the three-day weekend with these booze-filled cupcakes. Best served with a complementary cocktail, of course.
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Taco Dogs
Celebrate Taco Tuesday a few days early with these Mexican-inspired franks.
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Golden and crispy panko-coated tomatoes are the best way to enjoy summer’s most iconic fruit.
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Smoky Guacamole
If you haven’t grilled your guac yet, then now’s the time.
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Goat Cheese and Cherry Caprese
Make your summer plate even more colorful with heirloom tomatoes and juicy cherries.
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Watermelon Pizza
Bite into a slice of summer with this easy, no-carb dessert.
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Shaved Zucchini and Prosciutto Grilled Pizza
This kid-friendly dinner is summer on a crust, basically.
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Get the rest of the recipes here: 40 Best Labor Day Recipes
Source: goodhousekeeping.com