10 Best Labor Day Recipes
Recipes for a Perfect End-of-Summer Party
1. Juicy Oven-Baked Burgers
Who doesn’t love a good burger and these Juicy Oven-Baked Burgers definitely rate high in the homemade cooking recipes. These burgers are not just juicy but are much healthier than fried burgers, too. I also love burger that are baked in the oven as there is no oil splattered all…
Ingredients for Juicy Oven-Baked Burgers:
FOR THE BURGERS:
1½ pounds Ground Beef
2 tsp Steak sauce
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
⅛ – ¼ tsp Garlic powder
⅛ to ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
6 Hamburger bunsOPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
6 slices American Cheese
2 Tomatoes
6 leaves Lettuce
18 slices Dill pickles
2. Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh and delicious, this Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect lunch to satisfy the hunger and please your taste buds. Prepared in just 15 minutes, this gluten free, keto-friendly salad is packed with all the nutrients that a low-cal, low-carb diet requires. So delicious, even your…
Ingredients for Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette:
FOR THE SALAD:
1 Chicken Breast
Salt
Black pepper
6 cups of fresh Spring mix
½ cup Mozzarella
1 Avocado
½ cup Cherry tomatoes
¼ cup BasilFOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
1 clove Garlic
1 tsp Dried basil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Lemon juice
¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
3. Spicy Grilled Chicken Salad
This is a fantastic Spicy Grilled Chicken Salad recipe for summer. I love this salad – it is one of my favorites. I think the secret to this salad’s success is the delicious buffalo marinade that the chicken sits in for up to four hours. Marinating the chicken makes it…
Ingredients for Spicy Grilled Chicken Salad:
FOR MARINADE:
4 tbsp Buffalo wing sauce
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Lime juice
½ tsp Ground paprika
½ tsp onion powder Onion powderFOR DRESSING:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Fresh dill
1 tsp ParsleyFOR THE SALAD:
1 ½ lbs Chicken Breast
8 cups Baby spinach
1 Orange bell pepper
1 Cucumber
1 stalk Celery
½ Red onion
Salt
Black pepper
4. Grilled Pineapple Salsa
We’re going Mexican with this sweet and tangy Grilled Pineapple Salsa that’s a little bit spicy with a perfect bite. It’s a bonanza bowl-full of char-grilled. Pineapple pieces, brushed and cooked on a grill until lightly charred then tossed with salsa salad ingredients such as chopped peaches for sweetness and…
Ingredients for Grilled Pineapple Salsa:
1 fresh Pineapple
extra-virgin Olive oil
2 Peaches
1 Jalapeño pepper
½ Red onion
1 Lime
Kosher Salt
2 tbsp Cilantro
5. Easy Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad
This Easy Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad always reminds me of fresh salads eaten under a sun-filled blue sky in Nice, France where it originates. Traditionally made with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, black olives and anchovies or tuna and dressed with olive oil, this salad is as French as it gets! My…
Ingredients for Easy Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad:
4 organic Eggs
1 lb fresh Green beans
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
8 oz Ahi tuna
½ head of Iceberg lettuce
1 pint Cherry tomatoes
½ cup Black olives
½ cup Olives
16 oz Potatoes
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
Fresh dill
BasilFOR THE DRESSING:
6 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Garlic
1 tbsp White wine vinegar
6. Mini-Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles
As you know, I love hosting friends and easy recipes are my best friend. These Mini-Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles suit all my party needs. Perfect, finger foods that take just 20 minutes to prepare. We all love mini pastries and we all love cheeseburgers, so why not put them together. Puff…
Ingredients for Mini-Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles :
1¼ lbs Lean ground beef
1 tbsp Steak sauce
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
4 Green onion
1 package (17.3 ounces) Frozen puff pastry
12 slices Cheddar cheese
7. Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups
These Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups bring Thai inspired flavors to a traditional American chicken salad recipe. With a salad made from shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots and shallots and tossed with a soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, honey, chili and canola oil dressing then stuffed into…
Ingredients for Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups:
12 Wonton wrappers
FOR THE DRESSING:
1 Garlic
1½ tbsp Lime juice
2 tsp Rice vinegar
2½ tsp Fish sauce
1 tsp Soy sauce
1½ tbsp Canola oil
1 tsp Honey
1-2 Chili pepperFOR THE CHICKEN SALAD:
1½ cups Chicken
1½ cups Cabbage
¾ cup Carrots
¼ cup ScallionsFOR THE GARNISH:
Sesame seeds
Cilantro
8. Watermelon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers
Another fun activity to do with your kids – these Watermelon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers are a great summer afternoon snack. A flavorful balance of sweet and juicy watermelon squares, salty mozzarella cheese balls, cool cucumber slices and delicate slices of prosciutto. …
Ingredients for Watermelon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers:
20 small fresh balls Mozzarella
20 (about 1-inch square) chunks Watermelon
20 (½-inch thick) slices Cucumber
20 thin slices Prosciutto
fresh Basil
Balsamic glaze
Wooden skewers or toothpicks
9. Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
This Watermelon Feta Salad is my number one salad to make on those hot and steamy midsummer days. I think this salad must be half water thanks to the watermelon and cucumber so it is super refreshing. Salty feta and fresh mint really elevate this dish! …
Ingredients for Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint:
FOR THE DRESSING:
¼ cup Olive oil
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
½ tsp Kosher SaltFOR THE SALAD:
3 cups Watermelon
1 cup Cucumber
1 cup Feta cheese
½ cup Red onion
½ cup Fresh mint
Sea salt
10. Red White and Blueberry Popsicles
These Red White and Blueberry Popsicles are a patriotic must-have this Labor Day! If someone asks me what my favorite holiday is, I always say Labor Day. The last celebration of the summer and the weather is always perfect for enjoying homemade popsicles! These popsicles are super easy to make…
Ingredients for Red White and Blueberry Popsicles:
1 cup Blueberries
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup Raspberries