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Easy Recipes for Labor Day Weekend! Discover our top 20 recipes for Labor Day including the best main dishes, sides, and desserts for a stress-free, delicious weekend celebration with family and friends.
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Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, which makes it the perfect time to fire up the grill, gather with friends and family, and enjoy delicious food.
Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, heading to the lake, or have zero plans at the moment (that’s me!), this list of easy Labor Day recipes will help you put together the perfect menu.
Labor Day Recipes you’ll find below:
- Appetizers
- Main Dish
- Side Dishes
- Desserts
Labor Day is all about good company and good food! With these easy recipes, you’ll have everything you need. Many of these recipes can be prepped ahead of time and a few are slow cooker options that are hands-off for the ultimate quick and easy solution.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
❤️ Ashley
Appetizer Recipes for Labor Day
Let’s get started with some crowd-pleasing appetizer ideas to kick-off the celebration. Dips are always a hit, as are finger foods. I love making a veggie tray with my homemade ranch dip , or a simple charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and spreads.
Here are some additional appetizer ideas:
Main Dish Recipes for Labor Day
When it comes to the main dish, there are so many options! Whether you decide to fire up the grill, or use your crock pot or Instant Pot for an easy hands-off option, it’s hard to go wrong. Juicy burgers and grilled ribs are classic, but there are so many other options!
Side Dish Recipes for Labor Day
No Labor Day spread is complete without delicious side dishes! The side dishes are arguably my favorite part of any meal. I could eat an entire meal made out of some of my favorite sides:
Dessert Recipes for Labor Day
Any celebration needs some dessert to round out the meal! I like desserts that are fun, festive, and proven crowd-pleasers. Here’s a list of some of my most favorite desserts.
I hope you have a wonderful, delicious Labor Day weekend! Enjoy!
