24 Labor Day Recipes for a Delicious Summer Send-Off

If summer has to end, the food better be good. From burgers and kabobs to salads and sweets, make your final summer cookout the best, most delicious one yet.

Juicy Steakhouse Burgers
These are the ultimate burgers: they are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.
The Best Grilled Chicken
Say goodbye to dry, bland grilled chicken breasts. This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken every time.
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette
This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!
Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs
A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout!
Chesapeake Corn, Tomatoes & Basil
This summery combination of corn, tomatoes, and basil gets a subtle kick of flavor from Old Bay seasoning.
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers
These chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice and Sriracha taste every bit as good as they look.
Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil
Pretty to serve and delicious to eat, this roasted pepper salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a summer get-together.
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken
AKA “margarita chicken,” this grilled chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta
Perfect for lunch or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of warm bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.
Cucumber Salad with Mint
This sweet and tangy cucumber salad is the perfect light side when grilling or picnicking.
Corn, Zucchini & Tomatoes with Goat Cheese
Need to the perfect side to jazz up simply grilled chicken, salmon, or steak? This dish will please all around.
Panzanella Salad
With crispy, olive oil-soaked Italian bread, juicy tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, panzanella makes a satisfying summer supper or side dish.
Middle Eastern Lamb Kofta
Made with fragrant spices, roasted nuts, herbs and aromatics, this lamb kofta will take your taste buds on an adventure.
Israeli Salad with Feta
Simple but packed with flavor, Israeli salad is a standard accompaniment to most Israeli meals (even breakfast!).
Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar & Almonds
This Southern-style make-ahead broccoli salad is a picnic and BBQ classic.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad
Grilled salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad makes a light and easy weeknight dinner.
Pasta Salad with Pesto
Zesty pesto, green peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
These tacos are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, and they’re a fun dish for company, too.
Fresh Strawberry Cake
Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this is one of the simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Late Summer Plum Cake
Gently spiced, this jammy plum cake celebrates the summer-into-fall season. Serve it for dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Summer Berry Trifle
This berry trifle is perfect for a summer get-together. It’s refreshing, gorgeous, and you can make it ahead of time.
Luscious Lemon Bars
A buttery shortbread crust, luscious lemon filling, and dusting of powdered sugar make these lemon bars as pretty as they are delicious.
Chocolate Cream Pie
With a cookie crust, silky chocolate pudding center and pillowy whipped cream topping, this pie is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Key Lime Pie
Made with ordinary limes, this “Key lime” pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal — plus it’s easier to make.

September 3, 2020