Labor Day Menu Planner

Stay relaxed while you entertain on this much-anticipated day off with some easy cookout ideas. When it's time to eat, enjoy the fruits of your labor, because that's precisely the point of this lovely summer holiday which won't last much longer! We have put together a list of our favorite Labor Day recipes. We hope they will become your favorites as well!

Just because the summer is winding down, doesn't mean it's time to pack away your grill:

• Smoked Brisket
• Smokey Spareribs
• Succulent Pulled Pork
• Spice Rubs
• Homemade Barbecue Sauce
• Cornell Chicken
• Roasted Oysters on the Grill
• Grilled Chili-lime Corn
• Grilled Vegetables

And these chilled sides are excellent accompaniments that can be made ahead:

• Orzo Caper Salad
• No-Mayo Potato Salad
• Pickled Cucumber Salad
• Minted Eggplant Salad
• Fava Beans with Mint and Parmesan
• Spicy Jalapeno Basil Coleslaw

And what summer party is complete without a frozen dessert?

• Strawberry Gelato
• Buttermilk Sherbet
• Cantaloupe Sorbet 

Lastly, don’t forget something to keep the kids from underfoot and away from the fiery grill. Yard games of bocce, corn hole or horseshoes are always popular and you can NEVER go wrong with bubbles. Try our mixture for the Ultimate Bubble Elixir and get ready for the squeals of delight!

Be safe and enjoy a safe and well deserved three-day weekend! And, don’t forget to designate a driver or enjoy the night air by walking home when possible.