Cookout Classics for Labor Day
Planning the last big barbecue of the season? These must-have recipes will help you send summer off in the most delicious way possible.
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Grilled Cheeseburgers
The beauty of these classic burgers is that they’re incredibly versatile. Load them them with traditional fixings (like American cheese, lettuce tomato and red onion) or deck them out with the most-outrageous toppings you can think of. Either way, they’ll be delicious!
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Corn Salsa
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Foil-Pack Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Wings
Marinate your wings in an easy sweet-and-spicy mixture, then grill them in a foil pack for mess-free cooking (you’ll still need napkins for eating, though!).
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Rainbow Coleslaw
It just wouldn’t be an end-of-summer cookout without a few classics, coleslaw being one of them. Trisha’s version is tangy and crunchy, perfect with whatever you’re grilling up.
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Turkey Club Kebabs
What’s the one thing you probably haven’t grilled all summer? Turkey. We like turning it into bacon-wrapped kebabs — for sandwiches!
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Grilled Picnic Corn
This kicked-up, grilled corn tastes great eaten right from the cob (stick a popsicle stick into one end for easier handling!) but it also makes a great salad. Simply cut the corn off the cob after you char it and then toss it with the other ingredients.
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Frozen Sangarita
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Sweet and Spicy Apricot BBQ Chicken Thighs
Save the space on your grill for hamburgers and hot dogs — without giving up BBQ chicken. Valerie cooks hers in the oven, while basting it with a sweet-and-spicy, homemade apricot BBQ sauce.
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Pepperoni Potato Salad
A tasty twist on classic potato salad? Add some Italian flavors! Ree tosses in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, basil and pepperoni. Yum!
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Barbecue Cheeseburgers
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7-Layer Pasta Salad
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Fresh Peach Cake
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Grilled Pesto Pizza with Marinated Mozzarella and Tomatoes
These grilled pizzas are slathered with summery pesto and fresh tomatoes — perfect for your end-of-season cookout.
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Dijon Chicken Wings
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Chicken or Turkey Salad Sandwiches
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Ranch-Rubbed Pork Ribs
Looking for a simple twist on grilled ribs? Michael Symon uses buttermilk powder and a mix of dried spices from the pantry to give them a Ranch-inspired flavor.
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Baked Creamed Corn With Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos
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Spicy Lemon Shrimp Skewers
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Double Patty Veggie Burger
These meatless burgers are ready in a flash, leaving you enough time to make a homemade special sauce for topping them.
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Strawberry-Arugula Salad with Sweet Lime Vinaigrette
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Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
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Macaroni and Egg Salad
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Grilled Rib-Eyes with Peperonata
Michael Symon has the perfect method for grilling steak: sear it over high heat then let it cook to the desired internal doneness over low heat. This keeps the beef nice and juicy.
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Anna's Tomato Tart
Late-season tomatoes, which tend to be extra-sweet and juicy, are perfect for Ina’s impressive tarts. She tops a homemade crust with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese, thick tomato slices and fresh pesto.
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Layered Picnic-in-a-Jar
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Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce
Giada’s secret to great ribs? She brushes the meat with BBQ sauce after roasting, then pops them under the broiler for just a few minutes. The high heat allows the sauce to get extra thick and perfectly sticky.
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Glazed Veggie Skewers
Trisha's sweet-and-savory veggie skewers (glazed with a simple blend of teriyaki sauce and brown sugar) are the perfect complement to grilled steaks, burgers, fish and more.
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Fried Chicken
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Fresh Blackberry Crisp
Sometimes it's best to keep it simple. That's why we combine flour, brown sugar and butter to make a sweet, crumbly topping for juicy late-summer blackberries. The perfect summer dessert with just a handful of ingredients!
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Bourbon-Mustard Steak Kebabs
These savory skewers take a bit of time (they need to marinate in the refigerator for 2-6 hours) but they're packed with flavor — and worth the extra bit of effort.
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Honeydew and Arugula Salad
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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Trisha’s beef brisket is a great multi-purpose dish for a crowd. Serve it as-is with your favorite sides or use it as the filling for a barbecue sandwich.
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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Molly combines warm spices and creamy yogurt to make an easy marinade for her chicken skewers. Layers of sweet onion and juicy pepper round out her crowd-pleasing kebabs.
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Herb-Stuffed Zucchini
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S'mores Pudding Pie
No campfire needed for Kelsey’s creamy pudding pie. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, place the pie under the broiler until the marshmallows are brown and gooey.
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American-Style Potato Salad
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Sparkling Raspberry Limeade
Make the raspberry syrup for this limeade up to two days in advance. Just keep it in the refrigerator until the party starts.
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Zucchini and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Katie’s pretty pinwheels are deceptively easy. To make them, slice zucchini into very thin sections (use a mandoline if you have one), top with a goat cheese filling and roll ‘em up.
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Vanilla Ice Cream with Peach Syrup
Sweet peaches and sugar make a simple syrup for topping vanilla ice cream.
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Triple B Burgers
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Turkey Burgers With Orange Mustard Glaze
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Nectarine-Tomato Salad
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Foil-Packet Corn
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Ranch Chicken Sandwiches
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Stuffed Mini Peppers
Whether you're making them as a grab-and-go snack or as a party-ready appetizer, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit. Alex stuffs them with creamy goat cheese and toasty pine nuts to give them a touch of decadence.
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Grilled Pizzas
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Grilled Turkey Sliders with Tomato Jam
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Grilled Triple-Decker Hot Dog Sandwich
Jeff’s over-the-top dish is like a cross between a sandwich and lasagna. He layers the hot dogs with Cheddar, provolone and salami, then grills the dish until the cheese is melted. Before eating, top with mustard, lettuce, tomato and celery salt.
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Green Tomato and Strawberry Salad
Juicy strawberries and plump green tomatoes infuse this salad with freshness and color.
