Our Best Labor Day Recipes

Grilled chicken, BBQ sides, dips, make-ahead desserts and all the rest. We have all of your Labor Day recipes covered including vegetarian options and picnic-ready side dishes.

All Our Best Labor Day Recipes

335 recipes

Lemony Zucchini Slaw
David Tanis
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
30 minutes
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Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes
David Tanis
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
1 hour 15 minutes
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Pressure Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Sarah DiGregorio
1632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,632
2 hours
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T-Bone Steak Burger
Jane Sigal, Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec
31 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
31
1 hour
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Fried Chicken Biscuits With Hot Honey Butter
Tejal Rao
1775 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,775
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Pickled Deviled Eggs
Melissa Clark
335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
335
30 minutes, plus overnight pickling
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Arugula Salad With Peaches, Goat Cheese and Basil
Lidey Heuck
3268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,268
10 minutes
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Smoked Cabbage Slaw With Creamy Horseradish
Steven Raichlen
107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
107
30 minutes
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Rhubarb Oat Shortcakes
Melissa Clark
331 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
331
1 hour
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Grilled Lamb Chops With Lettuce and Ranch Dressing
Melissa Clark
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
40 minutes, plus marinating
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Erin Jeanne McDowell
871 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
871
1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
954
45 minutes
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Vegan Apple Pie
Tara Parker-Pope
182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
182
1 hour 30 minutes
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Apple Skillet Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting
Erin Jeanne McDowell
3227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,227
1 hour, plus cooling
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Classic Hot Fudge Sundae
Melissa Clark
138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
138
35 minutes
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Grilled Swordfish Kebabs With Golden Raisin Chimichurri
Steven Raichlen, Michael Schwartz
210 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
210
30 minutes
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Peanut Butter Pie Ice Cream
Scott Loitsch
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
35 minutes, plus 9 hours' chilling, churning and freezing
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
203
35 minutes
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No-Bake Lime and Speculoos Cake
Zaynab Issa
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
15 minutes, plus 12 hours’ chilling
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Sugar Cookie Bars With Berries
Yossy Arefi
183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
183
About 1 hour, plus cooling
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Ranch Grilled Chicken
Christian Reynoso
106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
106
About 1 hour
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Spicy Green Curry Steak
Samantha Seneviratne
440 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
440
35 minutes
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Loose Meat Sandwich
Kevin Pang
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
40 minutes
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Ricotta Tart With Lemon Poppy Crust
Melissa Clark
475 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
475
1 hour 15 minutes, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling and cooling
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Roasted Tomato and Corn Pie With Cheddar Crust
Erin Jeanne McDowell
696 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
696
About 2 hours, plus chilling
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Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2974 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,974
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Buttermilk Potato Salad With Preserved Lemon
Samantha Seneviratne
260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
260
55 minutes
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Hot Slaw
Emily Cochrane, Cathy Lo, Star Vue Drive-In Theater
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
25 minutes
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Charred Scallion Dip With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
947 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
947
20 minutes, plus chilling
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie
The New York Times
1424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,424
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Green Beans With Herbs and Olives
David Tanis
796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
796
20 minutes
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Gochujang BBQ Ribs With Peanuts and Scallions
Jane Black, Joseph Lenn
463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
463
About 4 hours, plus overnight seasoning
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Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing
David Tanis
1950 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,950
1 hour
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,463
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Grilled Flank Steak With Worcestershire Butter
Melissa Clark
1442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,442
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Grilled Roast Chicken With Spinach-Ricotta Crostini
Melissa Clark
373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
373
1 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours' marinating
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Salmon Niçoise Salad
Lidey Heuck
2581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,581
40 minutes
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Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust
Samantha Seneviratne
2865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,865
35 minutes, plus chilling
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Coleslaw With Dijon Vinaigrette
Brett Anderson, Marc-Olivier Frappier
91 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
91
1 hour 15 minutes
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Tomato and Bulgur Salad With Herbs
Noor Murad
132 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
132
25 minutes
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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Dan Pelosi
1904 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,904
45 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
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Pineapple-Coconut Punch
Vaughn Vreeland
16 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
16
10 minutes
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Grilled Pork Chops With Fennel and Cherry Agrodolce
Dan Pelosi
65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
65
30 minutes
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Grilled Soy-Basted Chicken Thighs With Spicy Cashews
Sam Sifton
3028 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,028
1 hour
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Boneless Buffalo Wings
Ham El-Waylly
79 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
79
1 hour
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Grilled Chicken Thighs and Corn With Lime-Basil Butter
Clare de Boer
3367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,367
40 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Eric Kim
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
35 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Millie Peartree
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
35 minutes
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