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August 25, 2012 By Kaitlin 3 Comments

Labor Day Round Up

Labor Day is only a week away, which means people around the country are in search of the best ways to celebrate the end of summer with their friends and family. I rounded up some of my past posts that would make any Labor Day celebration a delicious affair.
When most think of Labor Day, they think of grilling. So here are some of my favorites, along with sides and small bites that would be perfect for a barbecue:
Burgers:
Fresh Salmon Burgers
Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers
Southwest Burgers with Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries
Gourmet Turkey Burger with Island Slaw

Skewers:

Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers

 

Beef and Vegetable Shish Kabobs

Beef and Vegetable Shish Kabobs

Mango Shrimp Kebabs
Salmon Skewers with Lemon-Parsley Pesto

Other Grilling Options:

Grilled Octopus Salad Spicy Flank Steak Tacos with Watermelon Salsa Grilled Saffron Rack of Lamb Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Sides:

Watermelon Feta Salas

Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp

Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp

Grilled Tomato Orzo Salad
Grilled Marinated Asparagus
Italian Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Grilled Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter

Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad

Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad

Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad

Roasted Beet Hummus Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes

 

 Small bites (perfect if you are a guest and want to bring something):

Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear Stuffed Mushrooms

Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Caprese Tomato Bites
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Italian Frying Pepper Bruschetta
Fresh Salsa

 

Desserts:

 

Cinnamon Rum-Spiked Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream

Cinnamon Rum-Spiked Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Ice Cream and Grilled Fruit

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Ice Cream and Grilled Fruit

Plum-Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Plum-Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Grilled Hazelnut Strawberry Shortcake Bites Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Homemade Chipwiches

Homemade Chipwiches

Lemon Tart with Raspberry Shortbread Crust Berry Trifle Blackberry Black Tea Coconut Ice Cream Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peach Pie

Drinks:

Pomegranate Tom Collins Sangria Sparkling Honey-Ginger Bourbon Lemonade Fizzy Old Fashioned

 

Crummy weather? Here are some barbecue-themed slow cooker recipes:

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Related posts:

Quick Garlic Bread Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes #WhatAGrillWants Spicy Cucumber Salad Balsamic Honey Roasted Carrots

Filed Under: Appetizer, Sides Tagged With: Appetizer, Barbecue, BBQ, Burger, Grill, Labor Day, Round Up, Sides, Skewers, Small Bites

Comments

  1. Foodie Stuntman says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Have a great Labor Day weekend!

    Reply
  2. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Hi – found your site through cooking light and now following you. I’m seeing many recipes to try! Inviting you to come over and say hi too! Deb

    Reply

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