If you have time, visit a Farmer's Market for the best fresh corn, tomatoes, berries, and herbs to make your weekend meals even more special. Besides getting the best tasting produce, you're also supporting local farmers, who usually farm organically.
And remember to think about why we celebrate Labor Day.
Teach your kids the importance of valuing America's workers, fly your flag, put lots of coke, fizzy water, and beer in a cooler, and enjoy the holiday with these easy menus!
Labor Day Crockpot Menu
This whole menu is made in crockpots. (Okay, so the salad isn't made in the crockpot. You have to have something crunchy and cold in your menu!) If you have don't have enough slow cookers, borrow from a friend or neighbor, or just buy some more! You can never have too many crockpots, in my opinion.
- Sweet BBQ Crockpot Ribs
- BBQ Pinto Beans
- Fruit and Cheese Salad
- Crockpot Garlic Smashed Potatoes
- Crockpot Turtle Cake
Labor Day Cookout Menu
This menu is made entirely on the grill except, of course, for the fabulous fruit salad. Why not make this event a neighborhood party and invite your friends to bring their grills for a huge cookout?
- Pork and Mango Skewers
- The Best BBQ Ribs
- Beer Can Chicken
- Grilled Cheese Bread
- Melon Salad
- Grilled Vegetable Packets
- Grilled Angel Food with Fruit Salsa
Make Ahead Labor Day Grill Feast
All of the recipes in this menu can be made ahead of time; in fact, they will taste best if you do make them ahead of time. I love the ribs in this menu; because they are completely cooked before they are grilled, they are tender and juicy. They're grilled just long enough to heat them through, caramelize the barbecue glaze, and give them great smoky flavor.
Five Ingredient Grilled Picnic Menu
Either bring along a portable grill, or find a picnic area that supplies grills (don't forget the charcoal and matches!). This five ingredient menu has the quickiest and easiest recipes to show summer out in style.
