Labor Day Weekend Menu Ideas
Easy-to-make recipes
As sad as it is, summer is nearly over as Labor Day weekend looms near. So take the opportunity to celebrate the last days of summer and entertain a few friends by the pool with the perfect cocktail and end-of-summer menu.
Our favorites include grilled fruit skewers, cedar plank salmon and the ultimate cheese-stuffed burgers.
Pineapple and Mango Rum Cocktails
A fruity drink poolside is the ultimate way to spend the weekend. Mix up a pitcher of these delicious cocktails, garnish with tropical fruit, and you're set.
It's a holiday, and keeping the menu easy and low-key is welcomed with these Cuban sandwiches spread with citrus-laced mojo and a tangy relish.
Salads don't have to be boring. This mango chicken salad is proof. Featuring spicy argula, the salad is complemented with a honey Dijon mustard dressing.
Surprise everyone with these burgers with a decadent three-cheese filling of blue cheese, Pimiento cheese and mozzarella.
It doesn't get more simple than this easy recipe for salmon with a brown sugar glaze. Don't forget to soak the cedar plank for at least an hour beforehand.
Grilled Fruit Skewers with Spicy Maple Cumin Glaze
Balance out a rich meal with these guilt-free fruit skewers. Who said the barbecue is only for meats and veggies?
All ice cream flavors are good, but this one has a hint of the fall weather to come, combined with the delicious creaminess of a homemade frozen treat.
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
This recipe works as an appetizer or a side dish. Stuff Portobello mushrooms with cheese, fresh herbs and tomatoes, and then grill.
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