Serving Grilled Chicken Thighs - Labor Day Menu Ideas

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Labor Day is the last Summer Holiday before days turn short and the air turns cool–A perfect time for one last BBQ with the family. Try one or all of these Labor Day Menu Ideas to help celebrate your weekend.

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Labor Day Menu Ideas – Meat for your Grill

I love a grilled hamburger, but if you’re looking for something new, try one of these recipes, which are sure to please the family.

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Featured Image - Recipe for Sirloin Steak Marinade
Sirloin Steak Marinade
Sirloin Steak Marinade is a recipe we have been enjoying for many years. Seasoned with soy sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and lime juice.
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Featured Image - Recipe for Cajun Shrimp
Cajun Shrimp
Cajun Shrimp is a great addition to any barbecue. We love shrimp at our house. This recipe is sure to please any shrimp-lovers out there.
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Recipe for Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs are a perfect choice for summer grilling. Very easy and quick to make for a weeknight dinner. They are tender and delicious, with a light honey sweetness and a little tang from the soy sauce.
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Featured Image - Grilled Pork Loin Chops
Grilled Pork Loin Chops
Here is an easy and tasty recipe for serving Grilled Pork Loin Chops. Thick slices of pork seasoned with a tangy spice rub that is so delicious you’ll want to always have some on hand.
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Recipe for Burgers with Garlic Mayo and Onions
Burgers with Garlic Mayo and Onion
One of my favorite summer dinners is grilled Burgers with Garlic Mayo and Onions — caramelized onions, that is!
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Homemade Bread for your Labor Day Menu

Here are three bread recipes perfect for a family gathering that will feed a crowd. Sliced thick or thin, they will go great with a summer barbecue.

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Featured Image - Recipe for Braided Squash Bread
Braided Squash Bread
Surprise your family with homemade bread. If you still have plenty of squash in your garden, I encourage you to try the Braided Squash Bread. It's really delicious.
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Ranch Loaves
Or if you are expecting a large crowd, try my Ranch Loaves recipe, which makes 4 delicious loaves, lightly flavored with ranch dressing.
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Recipe for Onion Bread with Sesame Seeds
Onion Bread with Sesame Seeds
I enjoy making this recipe for Onion Bread with Sesame Seeds when I bake a roast or serve beef. It smells delicious, and everyone loves the flavor, tender crumb, and the rustic appearance. Serve with butter, or even for sandwiches.
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Side Dishes for Your Weekend

I must have a garden theme here of zucchini and squash! If your garden is still producing these vegetables, try using them up in one of these recipes.

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Featured Image - Recipe for Parmesan Corn with Smoked Paprika
Parmesan Corn with Smoked Paprika
Wrapped ears of corn perfectly cooked on the grill and seasoned with butter, favorite smoked paprika, and fresh parmesan.
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Recipe for Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Wondering what to do with your excess garden zucchini? This Cheesy Zucchini Casserole is a perfect answer. I like this dish so well I sometimes eat it as a meal by itself.
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Recipe for Cheesy Squash Bake
Cheesy Squash Bake
Cheesy Squash Bake is baked until tender with onion, green peppers, and garlic, and is then topped with a seasoned cracker crumb and melted cheese. It’s makes a delicious side dish to serve with your favorite grilled meats.
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Featured Image - Recipe for Cheesy Corn and Macaroni Casserole
Cheesy Corn and Macaroni Casserole
Cheesy Corn and Macaroni Casserole is a favorite recipe on my husband's side of our family. It’s quite nice for church dinners or family gatherings and is a perfect choice for your next picnic, barbecue, or even a holiday dinner.
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A Few Salads

Here are four simple salads to add to your Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Cool and refreshing and a great way to use your garden vegetables!

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Featured Image - Recipe for Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad
Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad
Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad is perfect for a hot summer evening. It is a wonderful way to use up your fresh garden vegetables.
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Recipe for Mediterranean Garden Vegetable Salad
Mediterranean Garden Vegetable Salad
This garden vegetable salad is a delicious recipe to make when you want more than a lettuce salad with your dinner, but still desire something light and refreshing. I love that it uses bunches of garden vegetables and that it is so easy to prepare.
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Featured Image - Recipe for Cabbage Bacon Salad
Cabbage Bacon Salad
Here's a recipe I really enjoy. Crunchy, sweet, with the added saltiness of smoked bacon. Yum!
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Recipe for Cinnamon Applesauce - Favorite Apple Recipes
Cinnamon Applesauce
Or maybe you've spent time this summer canning beets or apples and want to share some of your hard work! My grandma had apple trees in her yard and always made applesauce from her autumn harvest. Cinnamon Applesauce. Sweet, tart, chunky applesauce. So yummy and delicious!
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Easy Pickled Beets Recipe
Easy Pickled Beets
Years ago, I ran across this recipe for a simple, easy way to prepare Easy Pickled Beets. And you won’t have to plant or harvest a bunch of beets in the garden.
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Labor Day Desserts

Any dessert with peaches or apples will be sure to please your Labor Day crowd. Top it off with scoops of homemade ice cream or your favorite store bought brand.

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Featured Image - Mom's Homemade Ice Cream
Mom’s Homemade Ice Cream
Here's a favorite recipe served at almost every family gathering we have on the Swiler side. Creamy and sweet.
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Featured Image - Recipe for Mom's Peach Pie
Mom’s Peach Pie
Mom’s Peach Pie is so delicious. Made with freestone peaches–preferably Colorado peaches, which are so juicy and flavorful, and our family pie crust that never disappoints. 
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Recipe for Homemade Apple Pie
Homemade Apple Pie
This recipe for Homemade Apple Pie has been in our family for at least four generations and has won two grand champion ribbons at our county fair.
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Recipe for Traditional Apple Crisp
Traditional Apple Crisp
I have been baking Traditional Apple Crisp for years. It is an old family recipe I hope you’ll enjoy. Juicy, sweet apples with an crispy oat crumb. This dessert is especially good with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream!
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Featured Image - Recipe for Fresh Peach Cobbler
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Pies and Cobblers are always a big hit with my husband and at our family gatherings or church potlucks. This Fresh Peach Cobbler recipe is especially easy to make.
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I hope these recipes will give you a few ideas for your Labor Day Weekend. Have fun and remember to cherish the moments . . . .

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