9 Deliciously Easy Recipes for Labor Day Gatherings

 

Serving bowl filled with multicolored slaw

Hosting a crowd this Labor Day weekend? We’ve rounded up nine tantalizing and easy recipes to inspire your menu as friends and family gather to soak up summer’s final days.


1. Lowcountry Shrimp Boil

Lowcountry Shrimp Boil served on a platter atop a yellow gingham linen

Perfectly spiced seafood, sausage, and veggies make for the ultimate party fare.

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2. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs on a white platter

This comforting, old-fashioned favorite deserves center stage at any casual get-together. 

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3. Simple Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese in a white oblong dishBaked to bubbling perfection, our spin on a gooey classic will become a go-to side dish. 

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4. Multicolored Slaw

Serving bowl filled with multicolored slaw

Assorted colors and textures add flair to a hearty slaw on point for outdoor entertaining.

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5. Creamy Dill and Dijon Potato Salad

Creamy Dill and Dijon Potato Salad in a light blue bowl

Celery adds just the right crunch to our luscious potato salad full of fresh herbs.

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6. Smoky Tomato Dip

Smoky Tomato Dip with crudite and crackers

Guests will keep coming back for more of this robust dip, paired with vegetables and bread.

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7. Goat Cheese and Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese Spread

Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese Spread on crackers

Gussy up the quintessential Southern appetizer with smoky Gouda and tangy goat cheese.

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8. Lemon-Lime Icebox Pie

Lemon-Lime Icebox Pie in a white dish

Invigorating citrus reigns in this icebox pie piled high with whipped cream.

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9. Watermelon Frosé

Watermelon Frosé in clear coupe glasses

Cool off with a frozen cocktail featuring one of the season’s signature fruits.

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