Our Editors Are Bringing These Recipes To Their Labor Day BBQs (& So Should You)

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.

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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.

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In this skewer recipe, sirloin steak and red onion meet soy-and-chili-garlic sauce, and are grilled until medium-rare while being brushed with a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze. The result is a tender, slightly spicy charred grilled steak stacked with grilled onion and sticky sauce.

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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!).

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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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Here we’re using couscous as the base for a confetti of colored vegetables (cucumbers! tomatoes! corn!), doused in a creamy lemon Dijon dressing. We’ve also added tangy feta and nutty, earthy chickpeas to give it a little added oomph. It’s simple and light, but still special enough for a Labor Day celebration.

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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.

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