The 2019 Labor Day Recipe Round-Up! What?!?! Wait! Woah! How did we get here already, friends? How is it already Labor Day weekend coming up? Where did summer go? I’m not ready to shove my flip-flops to the back of the closet yet! We’re going to embrace every last golden sunshine-filled warm weather day we have left! Here are all the recipes you’ll need for the final blowout of the summer!
Let’s start with dessert!
Because life is short, let’s eat dessert first! Dessert is a must for any summer gathering! And ice cream is always a hit! Dessert is the last thing we eat at a meal, and it’s the first thing we remember. Right? When the treats are this good, the answer is YES!
- Blueberry & Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream~ juicy blueberry jam swirled through a creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with chewy oatmeal creme pie pieces? Yes, please!
- Funfetti & Thin Mint Ice Cream~refreshing peppermint ice cream full of confetti sprinkles and thin mint cookie pieces! You just earned a badge for good taste!
- German Chocolate Ice Cream Cake~ rich chocolate cake layered with fudgy ganache, creamy vanilla ice cream and caramelly coconut frosting studded with pecan pieces! This one is a showstopper!
- Chocolate Chip & Toasted Oatmeal Cookies~ Chewy and full of toasted oats and dark chocolate chips! These are deemed health food in our house! Plus, they make adorable ice cream sandwiches!
If you have friends over for appetizers and drinks…
For a casual holiday weekend get-together, there is nothing like putting out a spread of appetizers and drinks. Put out a variety of salty, creamy, crunchy appetizers and a few pitchers of icy, cold sangria, and you’re done! Your guests can help themselves, and you can relax and enjoy your own party!
To Munch On~Blackberry & Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Homemade Hot Honey ~ I can’t even tell you how in love with this I am!
The Best Homemade Onion Dip~{fyi~ this is also fantastic on a thick juicy cheeseburger!}
Sour Cream & Onion Hummus ~served with pita chips and fresh veggies. That’s the way to do it!
To Guzzle! I mean, Sip!~
- Triple Berry & Ancho Chile Sangria~ Your daily serving of fruit never tasted so good! Blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries get drunk in a pool of fruity Rioja red wine and Ancho Chile Liqueur!
- Watermelon Elderflower Sangria~ this beauty gets tons of views on my Pinterest account! With its beautiful rosy color, I’m not surprised! Juicy strawberry slices and watermelon balls become BFF’s with floral elderflower liqueur and citrusy Pinot Grigio. This will be the recipe you’ll need to double or even triple!
Because every BBQ needs yummy side dishes!
What is a summer cookout without side dishes? It would be like Christmas without presents! A beautiful celebration but not near as fun! All of these side dishes are easy to make and are even better if you make them in advance! Perfect!
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad~ it’s creamy and has a bit of a tangy zip thanks to Frank’s Red Hot Sauce!
- Summer Herb & Veggie Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette~ because sometimes you don’t want a mayo-based salad at a BBQ. This lovely dish is a great way to use up all those late summer veggies and herbs out of the garden!
- Chipotle Coleslaw~ This isn’t a boring slaw! Its smoky flavor is thanks to minced chipotle peppers and smoked paprika. You’ll find yourself piling this onto grilled hot dogs and cheeseburgers. I guarantee it!
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today! I know your tastebuds will be very happy this weekend! It was a lot of fun for me to create this 2019 Labor Day Recipe Round-Up for you! Here’s to celebrating many more holidays together!
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