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63 Best Labor Day Recipes

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Ramen Noodle Salad

ramen noodle salad with edamame, purple cabbage, and peanuts
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Picture this: The sun is shining, summer is almost over, and you’ve been invited to the last cookout of the summer… except you’re completely pinched for time! Don’t worry, this fast and simple summer-ready salad will get you up and out the door in an hour or less.

Get the Ramen Noodle Salad recipe.

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Beer Can Chicken

roasted beer can chicken
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you come across a recipe for this that uses an oven, please look the other way. This whole chicken is decidedly a dish that can only reveal its glory when grilled. What’s more, it shouldn’t be gussied up too much: This is likely the most un-fancy thing you’ll ever make (in the best way!).

Get the Beer Can Chicken recipe.

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Grilled Pineapple Chicken

grilled pineapple and chicken
PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

PSA: Pineapple is the secret ingredient that will take your grilled chicken from good to vacation-worthy levels. It not only adds a sweet, tropical flavor, but the acidity from the pineapple marinade will help to tenderize the chicken breast and the sugar works to caramelize the meat while grilling.

Get the Grilled Pineapple Chicken recipe.

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Turkey Burger

turkey burger with lettuce and tomato
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We love our turkey burger for one simple reason: We let it be. We don’t try to cover up the fact that it’s turkey. Turkey burgers tend to be drier, so we add an egg to ours to help them hold together and give them moisture. Pro tip: Use 94 percent lean ground turkey so the patties easily stay together.

Get the Turkey Burger recipe.

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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

the perfect fuss free solution for deviled egg lovers this deviled egg pasta salad has tender elbow macaroni noodles and crispy bacon combined with garlic powder and sweet paprika seasoned mayonnaise dijon dressing, then tossed with celery, scallions, and parsley for mild onion flavor and a slight crunch
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

This deviled egg pasta salad features tender elbow macaroni and crispy bacon tossed with garlic powder and a sweet paprika-Dijon dressing. Top the whole thing with boiled eggs and you’ll have your new favorite potluck contribution.

Get the Deviled Egg Pasta Salad recipe.

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Grilled Ribs

grilled ribs getting cut
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Few foods are better than perfectly tender ribs, glistening with caramelized BBQ sauce. Now, you can have smokehouse-quality ribs from the comfort of your own home—all it takes is a grill, a few hours, and a good amount of patience.

Get the Grilled Ribs recipe.

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Watermelon Feta Salad

watermelon cubes, feta, red onion, and mint in a bowl
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Watermelon + cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), and you’ve got yourself a mean summer salad.

Get the Watermelon Feta Salad recipe.

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Grilled Shrimp & Mango Skewers

marinated shrimp skewered with pieces of mango and a few scallions, then grilled and glazed with a tangy mango chutney bbq sauce
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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Grilled Greek Lemon Potato Salad

grilled potatoes tossed with a greek inspired feta and lemon sauce
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
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Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad

broccoli caesar pasta salad topped with crunchy croutons
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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Grilled Corn On The Cob

grilled corn
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Coconut Shrimp Burgers

coconut shrimp burgers with cabbage slaw
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

A hot, crispy platter of coconut shrimp is easily in our top 5 favorite appetizers, so naturally, we turned it into a burger. The crispy patties are layered onto a toasted potato bun, topped with cabbage slaw, and smothered in spicy-sweet chili mayo to mimic the flavor of the dip that usually tags along with coconut shrimp.

Get the Coconut Shrimp Burgers recipe.

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Coleslaw

classic coleslaw tossed in a creamy, mayo based dressing
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

No summer potluck is complete without a big bowl of coleslaw, and we happen to think our recipe is the absolute best. With a duo of purple and green cabbage, it’s a winner on looks alone.

Get the Classic Coleslaw recipe.

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Caprese Salad

sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a plate drizzled with olive oil
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Hailing from the island of Capri and mirroring the colors of the Italian flag, the simple Caprese salad is the perfect way to start any late-summer meal. It’s one of our favorite ways to show off those juicy, in-season farmers’ market tomatoes by complementing them with fresh basil and creamy mozzarella.

Get the Caprese Salad recipe.

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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

hot dogs wrapped in bacon
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

You might think you’re the grill master, but if your hot dogs aren’t wrapped in bacon, you’re missing out. We’re hot dog loyalists, so you can believe me when we say: wrapping your hot dogs in bacon is a can’t-miss, transcendent experience.

Get the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs recipe.

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Campfire Hot Dog Skewers

grilled skewers with sliced hot dogs, pineapple, red bell peppers basted with a bbq sauce
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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Mexican Corn Salad

mexican corn salad mixed in a bowl
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Looking for ways to use up that sweet summer corn? Look no further! This simple salad hits all the right notes: creamy, spicy, salty, and citrusy, just like the beloved Mexican street food dish, elote, that it’s inspired by.

Get the Mexican Corn Salad recipe.

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Classic Potato Salad

classic potato salad with pickles, onions, and topped with paprika and chives
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS

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Best-Ever Burgers

best ever burger with pickles, onions, cheese, tomato, burger sauce
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Whether you load yours up with all the burger toppings imaginable or prefer to keep it simple, the best cheeseburger, first and foremost, must nail the basics. We’re here to give you our tried-and-true recipe for the best burger possible, from the well-seasoned patty to the best toppings.

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Grilled Coca-Cola Chicken

grilled chicken with a coca cola sauce
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

Everything is better with a Coke… including chicken. Tangy, sweet, and savory, this grilled Coca-Cola chicken will hit every one of your taste buds. If you’re searching for a way to say goodbye to summer with a bang, look no further—this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Get the Grilled Coca-Cola Chicken recipe.

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