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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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.
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.
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!
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.
