Labor Day Weekend is here, and it’s time to celebrate the end of the season with a collection of the best summer recipes on the site! From savory crowd-pleasing side dishes like my Baked Mac and Cheese, to main course options like my Cheesy Bratwurst Soup. I’ve put together the ultimate list of more than 150 different dishes to help plan your menu this year, with the perfect grilling recipes for a cookout, some picnic and potluck options, and my favorite summer desserts. Whether you’re hosting your own party, or want to be known as the person who brings everyone’s favorite side dish, this collection will make your menu planning a breeze!
Labor Day Weekend Recipes
A collection of main courses, side dishes, and desserts that are perfect for an end-of-summer barbecue or a Labor Day potluck!
Made with BBQ Sauce
If you love sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, these dinner recipes are the perfect option! I’ve also included a few of my homemade sauces, too.
Shredded BBQ Chicken Recipe
Shredded BBQ Chicken is ready in 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It's tender, juicy, flavorful, and perfect to serve in a sandwich!
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Ultimate Oven Barbecue Ribs
Ultimate Oven Barbecue Ribs come out wonderfully tender with sticky barbecue coating seasoned with paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
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BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
BBQ Pulled Chicken with baked tender chunks of chicken breast, so easy and convenient you'll skip the slow cooker for this quick meal.
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Cheesy BBQ Beef Bites
Cheesy BBQ Beef Bites are easy flaky biscuit cups with BBQ sauce and cheese made in 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients! Try them today!
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BBQ Beef Short Ribs
BBQ Beef Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked in a tomato, beef broth, brown sugar, and vinegar sauce with stovetop and slow cooker options.
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Applesauce BBQ Chicken Recipe
Applesauce BBQ Chicken is cooked quickly and coated with a glossy, sweet, and spicy glaze that delivers big, robust flavors in every bite!
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Oven BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe
Oven BBQ Beef Brisket is tender, juicy, and smokey. It's just as fork-tender as meat made outside in a smoker.
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Memphis BBQ Sauce Recipe
Memphis BBQ Sauce is a tangy, sweet condiment that's perfect to add to your pulled pork or grilled chicken. Or serve it up as a dipping sauce!
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BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
BBQ Chicken Wings are an awesome game day appetizer. Baked chicken wings smothered in barbecue sauce. Crispy inside, sweet and sticky outside!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Make your gathering special with Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare for any occasion. Try this today!
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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
This easy BBQ Chicken Pizza brings smoky flavor, melty cheese, and a crisp homemade crust for a bold, family-favorite dinner everyone craves.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is an easy, flavorful grilled chicken recipe. Marinated in a sweet Teriyaki BBQ sauce and served with grilled pineapple.
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BBQ Pork Chops
BBQ Pork Chops are the ultimate Summer cookout dinner recipe. Perfectly grilled tender, juicy chops with barbecue sauce and charred flavor.
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BBQ Bacon Meatballs Recipe
BBQ Bacon Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining smoky flavor and tangy sweetness in every bite.
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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade BBQ Sauce is an easy recipe for a smoky, sweet barbecue sauce with no ketchup or liquid smoke. This is the best sauce for grilling!
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Memphis BBQ Sloppy Joes Recipe
Discover the best Memphis BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe that brings flavor and ease to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. Try this recipe today!
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BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole is an easy kid-friendly dinner ready in 1 hour! Tasty bbq chicken filling topped with cheddar cheese and homemade cornbread.
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Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce Recipe
Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce is a thick, sticky sweet sauce perfect for grilled chicken, brisket, or pulled pork with sweet and spicy flavors.
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Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Root Beer BBQ Sauce is a great recipe for a finger-lickin good barbecue sauce. It is sweet and tangy and is easy to make from scratch!
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BBQ Beer and Onion Country Ribs
BBQ Beer and Onion Country Ribs come out of the oven with melt in your mouth meat full of rich flavors from onion, beer, and BBQ Sauce.
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Oven BBQ Baked Drumsticks Recipe
Oven BBQ Baked Drumsticks are perfectly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, coated in a flavorful homemade sauce.
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Summer Grilling
Fire up the grill for the end of summer with these easy grilling recipes, with options for different proteins, marinades, and spice blends for the perfect flavor!
Cowboy Steak
Cowboy Steak is a large cut of juicy steak that's sure to impress! Season with a tasty dry rub and grill until perfectly browned and tender.
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Harissa Chicken Recipe
Easy Harissa Chicken recipe for tender grilled chicken thighs full of smoky and spicy chile flavors, with a homemade Harissa paste marinade.
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Carne Asada Recipe
Easy Carne Asada marinated in a spicy citrus and grilled to perfection. Use this Mexican steak recipe for the best burritos, tacos, and more.
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Grilled Drumsticks
Grilled Drumsticks are an easy summer dinner recipe. Prep in a flavorful marinade then grill for the best every juicy, crispy chicken legs.
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Grilled Onions
Grilled Onions are seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper and perfectly browned. It's a quick, easy, and tasty veggie side for a BBQ!
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Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Grilled Zucchini is a crisp and healthy side dish perfect for summer cookouts. This quick dish creates tender zucchini with a light char.
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Grilled Salmon Recipe
Grilled Salmon is an easy way to prepare juicy, flaky seafood. It's perfect for outdoor summer grilling or making inside on a grill pan.
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Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Vegetables are the ultimate summer side to serve alongside BBQ dishes. You'll love the perfectly seasoned, smoky vegetables.
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Grilled Flank Steak
Grilled Flank Steak is perfectly juicy and tender after preparing in a homemade marinade with savory ingredients and grilling until browned.
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Grilled Shrimp with Marinade Recipe
Marinated Grilled Shrimp is lightly charred, packed with bright citrusy flavor, and perfect for an easy warm weather meal.
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Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts is a recipe you'll use all summer, with a lemon marinade perfect for lunches, dinner, salads, soups and more!
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Grilled Corn Recipe
Easy Grilled Corn is the best side dish for a cookout! Fresh corn on the cob grilled in the husk for tender, crisp grilled corn every time!
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Grilled Watermelon Recipe
Grilled Watermelon is the perfect summer BBQ dish that's sweet, juicy, and lightly caramelized. A standout addition to any outdoor meal.
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Grilled Tuna Steaks Recipe
This Grilled Tuna Steak is thick-cut and succulent. It's easy to prep and season in just a few minutes and grill to perfection.
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Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi is quick and easy with a simple seasoning blend for irresistible flavor, ready for a healthy, delicious dinner in no time.
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Grilled Chicken Wings
Grilled Chicken Wings are cooked to juicy, crispy perfection with a smoky flavor. Up your grilling game with this easy chicken wings recipe!
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Grilled Lobster Tails Recipe
Grilled Lobster Tails are an easy way to create a restaurant quality dinner with a tender, buttery texture, and incredible flavor.
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Grilled Chicken Thighs
Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe for perfect chicken with crispy skin, juicy meat, and amazing flavor. A great weeknight dinner for summer.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and wonderfully crispy and charred on the outside and fluffy inside. Try these at your next cookout!
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Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Easy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple made in a grill pan is the quintessential side dish to any summer dishes you're making.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a bright, zesty dish that comes together fast, delivering bold flavor, and is finished in just 30 minutes!
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Your next BBQ needs Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts in a zesty, flavorful fresh lime juice that everyone will enjoy!
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Easy Grilled Jerk Chicken
Easy Grilled Jerk Chicken made with a marinade that takes just a few seconds to make is the most flavorful authentic Jamaican chicken you’ll grill all summer!
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Shrimp Kabobs
Shrimp Kabobs are perfectly juicy and flavorful with a quick marinade and colorful veggies. Great for an easy weeknight meal!
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Chicken Kabobs Recipe
Chicken Kabobs are the perfect grilled dinner for your outdoor cooking season. Beautifully charred exterior with a tender inside.
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Steak Kabobs Recipe
Steak Kabobs are the perfect easy, juicy, and flavorful summer dish. Prep in a simple marinade for mouthwatering bites of meat and veggies.
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Homemade Burgers
Some of my all-time favorite homemade burger recipes, perfect for grilling and feeding a crowd!
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers Recipe
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers are the ultimate grilled burgers! Ranch seasoned bacon and beef patties stuffed with cheddar cheese.
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Turkey Burgers
Turkey Burgers are easy to make, juicy, and taste just as good as a hamburger. Made with classic burger fillings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
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Lamb Burgers Recipe
Lamb Burgers are a flavorful Mediterranean spin on your favorite hamburger. Flavorful, juicy, and perfect for grilling season.
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Butter Burgers Recipe
Easy Butter Burgers are the most indulgent burgers ever with amazing flavor. They will be a hit a the family table. Try them tonight!
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Veggie Burgers Recipes
Homemade Veggie Burgers pair well with all the toppings you put on your average hamburger. Flavorful, hearty, and satisfying at any meal.
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Chicken Burgers Recipe
Juicy flavorful Chicken Burgers made on the grill, for a twist on an old favorite, these are the farthest away from boring you'll get.
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Shrimp Burgers
Shrimp Burgers are savory and wonderfully crispy. Tasty shrimp is combined with old bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, and lemon juice for the perfect patty.
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Korean Beef Bulgogi Burger Recipe
Korean Beef Bulgogi Burgers mix the flavors of traditional Korean BBQ with traditional American BBQ and are sure to be a new crowd pleaser!
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Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Portobello Mushroom Burgers are veggie burgers that even meat lovers will enjoy, flavored with balsamic vinegar and topped with classic burger fillings.
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Bacon Bacon Burgers
Bacon Bacon Burgers are the juiciest burgers for a summer cookout. Ground chuck patties filled with smoky bacon and spices, topped with more crispy bacon!
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Classic Burgers
Classic Burgers are perfect for summer barbecues. The seasoned, juicy meat is topped with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickle chips.
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Big Mac Recipe
This Big Mac recipe makes the ultimate hamburger with homemade Big Mac sauce and two beef patties just like the classic fast-food burger.
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Sausages & Hot Dogs
From grilling the perfect hot dog to enjoying savory sausages, these recipes are a crowd favorite for parties and holiday cookouts!
Cheesy Bratwurst Soup
Cheesy Bratwurst Soup is the ultimate comforting dish with a little heat made with sausage, carrots, jalapenos, and soothing broth all smothered in cheese.
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Air Fryer Brats (in hoagies)
Air Fryer Brats in hoagies are a tasty sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner. A quick easy way to make delicious sausage and pepper sandwiches.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers are an easy meal of Italian sausage, crispy onions, and bell peppers served in a hoagie roll with melty cheese!
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Beer Brats
Juicy Beer Brats are an easy classic summer recipe. Fresh sausages marinated in onions and beer, grilled and topped with caramelized onions.
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs make the ultimate, family-friendly summer meal! They're baked to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
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Mexican Hot Dog (Tijuana Hot Dogs)
Mexican Hot Dog (Tijuana Hot Dog) packs a bold and smoky flavor with this street food favorite. Great for cookouts or casual dinners.
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Hot Dog Buns Recipe
Homemade Hot Dog Buns are soft, fluffy, and delicious. They're the perfect way to make a classic ball park snack into a gourmet dinner.
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Chili Dogs Recipe
Classic Chili Dogs are perfect for cookouts, game days, or casual and fun family dinners. Messy in the best way, and super hearty.
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Homemade Corndogs Recipe
County Fair-Style Homemade Corndogs are a fun, easy dinner with crispy, golden exterior. An easy hand-dipped recipe where the kids can help!
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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe
Your whole family will love this Chili Cheese Dog Casserole! An easy comfort food of cheesy chili goodness, baked with a golden flaky crust!
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Chili Cheese Dog Sloppy Joes Recipe
Chili Cheese Dog Sloppy Joes are a hearty, cheesy spin on a classic dish, perfect for family dinner or game day. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Easy Sides
Whether you like cheesy, creamy pasta or tangy baked beans, these side dish recipes are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!
Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate side dish for any meal made with three cheeses, this classic is perfect for the holidays and BBQ's!
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Succotash Recipe
Easy Succotash is a colorful, fresh summer side dish that comes together quickly, and pairs well with all of your warm weather favorites.
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Roasted Corn Recipe
Roasted Corn is easy to prepare and oven-roasted in just 30 minutes for juicy, flavorful, caramelized, and buttery corn on the cob.
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Melting Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Melting Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comforting dish that's crispy on the outside but literally melts in your mouth. Try them today!
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Brisket Cowboy Beans Recipe
Brisket Cowboy Beans are better-than-baked beans. Bring them to any barbeque, potluck or campout. They make a perfect side. Try them today!
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Cheesy Potatoes
Easy Cheesy Potatoes are the ultimate potato casserole recipe with fresh potatoes, sour cream sauce, crunchy topping and tons of cheese!
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Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes
Easy Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes have the quickest cooking time. They come out fluffy, light, and perfect for dinner! Try them today!
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Creamed Corn
Creamed Corn is the ultimate, comforting side dish for any occasion, made with yellow corn, butter, heavy cream, and a little bit of sugar.
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Slow Cooker Pork and Beans Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork and Beans is an easy BBQ side dish recipe! Dried white beans and bacon slow cooked in barbecue sauce with ketchup, brown sugar and mustard.
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Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that combines two classic favorites into one hearty, satisfying meal!
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Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese
Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese is the perfect creamy, comforting recipe with cheddar cheese, American cheese, mustard, hot sauce, and a crispy cracker topping.
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Roast Pork and Beans Recipe
Roast Pork and Beans is an easy weeknight dinner that is baked low and slow in a homemade BBQ baked bean sauce to develop deep flavor.
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Baked Beans Recipe
The BEST EVER Baked Beans that have won 4 bbq competitions! They are so easy to prep and are going to be the hit of your summer barbecue.
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New England Baked Beans
New England Baked Beans have a complex sweet and savory blend with brown sugar, molasses, maple syrup, garlic, ketchup, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Baked Beans Casserole Recipe
Baked Beans Casserole is a tasty cookout side dish. Easy beef and bacon baked beans in a sweet and smoky sauce. Great recipe for leftovers!
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Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe
Bacon Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy, baked favorite that is loaded with crispy bacon for the ultimate comfort side dish. Try it tonight!
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Elote (Mexican Grilled Street Corn) Recipe
Elote, or Grilled Mexican Street Corn, is a flavorful and easy side dish. Smoky and perfectly seasoned in each deliciously satisfying bite!
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BBQ Bacon Oven Roasted Corn Recipe
BBQ Bacon Oven Roasted Corn on the cob is a crispy, delicious sweet and savory side dish to take to your next BBQ that guests will love!
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Fresh Salads
Salads are the perfect starter or side dish to give your guests a light and refreshing option!
Classic Cabbage Salad
Classic Cabbage Salad is a simple no-mayo cabbage salad recipe that's light, flavorful, and easy to make for BBQs or weeknight dinners.
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Tomato Salad Recipe
Tomato Salad is a simple dish that's perfect for summer, with fresh, flavorful, and vibrant ingredients that come together in minutes.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Creamy Cucumber Salad is the ideal blend of fresh and crispy vegetables with a rich and tangy dressing. Enjoy this refreshing recipe today!
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Chickpea Salad
Chickpea Salad is the perfect fresh and healthy dish with a homemade red wine vinaigrette over chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.
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Easy Corn Salad Recipe
Easy Corn Salad is a quick no-cook side dish made with sweet corn, bell pepper, and red onion in a homemade, Dijon and red wine vinaigrette.
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Creamy Bacon Pea Salad Recipe
Creamy Bacon Pea Salad is the perfect southern summer side dish that is ready in just five minutes! No one else will have this at the BBQ.
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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
Easy Fruit Salad is the perfect sweet and refreshing dish with assorted ripe fruits and honey. Perfectly cold, you can enjoy all summer long.
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Potato Salads
A few of my favorite ways to make potato salad, complete with classic flavor combinations and creamy dressing!
Southwestern Potato Salad Recipe
Southwestern Potato Salad is colorful, hearty, and easy to make. It is delicious and the perfect addition to BBQs, potlucks, and Summer meals.
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Cobb Potato Salad (with Chicken) Recipe
Cobb Potato Salad is a unique salad that brings all the flavor of 2 staple meals together. The family will love and ask for it over again!
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German Potato Salad Recipe
German Potato Salad is a traditional warm potato salad with bacon and caramelized onions mixed with a tangy vinegar and sugar dressing.
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Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad takes the classic potato salad and kicks it up a notch with the flavors of bacon and blue cheese. This will be a summer bbq favorite!
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is cheesy, creamy and ready in just minutes. It makes the perfect side dish to your holiday meal or potluck!
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Potato Salad Recipe
Classic Potato Salad is the perfect side dish to enjoy during the summer. Make it for a weekend BBQ or enjoy with dinner during the week.
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Creamy Coleslaw
If you plan on serving BBQ for Labor Day, then a side of tangy, creamy coleslaw is a must!
Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw is a delicious and colorful side dish with crisp, fresh veggies coated in a creamy sauce and topped with sunflower seeds.
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Sweet Coleslaw Recipe
Sweet Coleslaw is a classic Southern BBQ side that is creamy, tangy, and perfectly refreshing! Ready in minutes to bring to your next party!
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Popeye’s Coleslaw (Copycat) Recipe
This Popeye's Coleslaw is a perfect crowd-pleasing copycat to go with fried chicken! Crispy green cabbage tossed in a quick, creamy dressing.
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Easy Cole Slaw Recipe
This traditional coleslaw recipe is a quick and easy dish to make! A classic summer salad side or topping for your BBQ sandwiches!
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KFC Coleslaw (Copycat) Recipe
KFC Coleslaw is an easy side dish you'll enjoy all summer long served with your favorite chicken and more! Tastes exactly like the original!
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Tony Roma’s Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw Recipe
Tony Roma’s Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw is crunchy side dish that's full of flavor. Easy to make and a great hit and your next BBQ. Try it today!
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Old Fashioned Amish Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe
Amish Vinegar Slaw is lighter and tangier than a classic mayo-based slaw which makes it perfect for summer BBQs. Easy to be made ahead!
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Pasta Salads
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly side dish that can be made ahead of time, try some of these pasta salad recipes!
Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
Easy Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for BBQs and family dinners with pasta, customizable vegetables, and a creamy Italian dressing.
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Sweet Macaroni Salad
Sweet Macaroni Salad is a rich and creamy twist on a classic with a secret ingredient. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party or BBQ!
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Macaroni Salad Recipe
Easy Macaroni Salad is a classic side dish you can make the night before your next picnic or potluck with a creamy and tangy dressing.
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Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
Tuna Pasta Salad is an easy lunch or side that's refreshing and perfect for spring or summer. Great for potlucks and family get-togethers.
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Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing, light dish perfect for spring and summer with a bright, zesty flavor and satisfying creaminess.
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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad is the ultimate BBQ side. It’s made with tender chicken, easy pasta, and a flavorful mayo dressing. Try today!
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Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe
Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad is simple, delicious, and filling. It will be your go-to salad to add to any meal. It's an instant favorite!
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Pimento Pasta Salad Recipe
Pimento Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious take on the classic Macaroni Salad side. Perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, and lunches too!
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Coleslaw Macaroni Salad Recipe
Easy Coleslaw Macaroni Salad is a creamy pasta salad recipe with the taste and crunch of coleslaw. The perfect side dish for summer events!
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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for summer get togethers. For BBQ's or potlucks. It's sure to be a hit. Try it today!
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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Easy BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with a creamy BBQ dressing, colorful vegetables, black beans and juicy chicken. Truly a perfect summer side!
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Big Mac Pasta Salad Recipe
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun twist on a classic summer side, featuring all the flavors of the iconic burger in a cool, creamy dish!
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Curried Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
Curried Tuna Pasta Salad is a flavorful take on a classic packed with sweetness, crunch, and an unexpected zing of spice! Try it out soon!
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Cobb Pasta Salad Recipe
Cobb Pasta Salad combines all the classic Cobb salad ingredients. The perfect side dish for summer BBQs, pot lucks, and family gatherings!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with just a handful of ingredients will be the most popular side dish at your summer bbq events and picnics!
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Summer Desserts
Enjoy a few of my all-time favorite dessert recipes that will help you celebrate the end of summer in the sweetest way possible!
Lemon Pie Recipe
Lemon Pie is a refreshing dessert with a creamy filling full of sweet and tart flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Try it soon!
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars are the perfect patriotic dessert for July 4th! Best part is they come together quickly too! Try soon!
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Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Peach Dump Cake is a quick, cozy dessert with rich flavor and golden caramel finish. A crowd-pleasing dish perfect for easy entertaining!
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Banana Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade Banana Ice Cream is naturally smooth, creamy and an easy frozen dessert to make that's irresistibly silky.
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Blueberry Tart Recipe
Blueberry Tart is a beautiful summer dessert with a buttery crisp crust, and a luscious filling bursting with juicy flavor.
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Orange Sherbet Recipe
Orange Sherbet is the most refreshing treat with real fruit juice for its tart and sweet flavor. It's so easy to make in an ice cream maker!
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Funnel Cakes Recipe
Funnel Cakes are the ultimate fair food that you can make yourself. Just mix the batter, fry, and top with powdered sugar.
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Lemon Tart Recipe
Classic Lemon Tart is an elegant dessert that brings a tangy, yet sweet balance in each creamy bite. A great finishing touch to any meal.
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Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe
Lemon Raspberry Cake is a vibrant bakery?style dessert with bright citrus notes and a tangy indulgent finish. Perfect for spring celebrations!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Cookies are perfectly moist, light, and airy with a wonderful tang topped off with sweet lemon glaze.
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Cheesecake Parfaits
No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits filled with layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh berries, and lemon curd. Perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day!
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Apple Dumplings Recipe
Apple Dumplings are an American classic with a light and flaky crust, topped with a buttery sweet glaze. Serve alone, or with ice cream.
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Berry Turnovers Recipe
Mixed Berry Turnovers recipe with fresh berries and rough puff pastry from scratch. Easy guide for how to make the best homemade turnovers.
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Strawberry Mousse
A quick and easy recipe for homemade Strawberry Mousse with real strawberries and cream. Cool and creamy fruit treat perfect for a hot day!
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Jello Salad Recipe
Jello Salad is an old-fashioned treat that combines simple delicious ingredients into a fluffy, sweet creamy dessert that everyone will love!
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Hawaiian Cake Recipe
Hawaiian Cake is a sweet, tropical dessert with a moist texture and a creamy frosting, finished with a fun, colorful topping! Make it today!
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Cherry Bombs
Cherry Bombs are the perfect boozy party treat made with maraschino cherries soaked in vodka and dipped in white chocolate.
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Homemade Popsicles
Homemade Fruit Popsicles made with fresh fruit and yogurt in three delicious flavors! Tropical, blueberry, and strawberry yogurt popsicles.
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Fresas Con Crema Recipe
Fresas con Crema, or strawberries with cream, is a creamy, no-bake Mexican dessert ready in 15 minutes with 5 ingredients. Perfect for summer!
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Key Lime Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for key lime lovers! A rich, creamy cheesecake full of real key lime flavor with fresh lime juice.
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American Flag Cake Recipe
American Flag Cake is the perfect patriotic dessert for your Summer cookout. Everyone will love how it looks and enjoy the taste!
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Lemonade Cookies Recipe
Lemonade Cookies are perfectly buttery, sweet, and slightly citrusy ready in around 20 minutes, and all topped with an easy icing.
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Coconut Poke Cake
Coconut Poke Cake is a cool creamy dessert full of sweet coconut flavor! Sheet cake soaked in cream of coconut with a whipped cream topping.
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Vanilla Pudding
Easy recipe for Vanilla Pudding from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Rich, creamy and full of delicious real vanilla flavor!
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Cream Pie
Cream Pie is the perfect fluffy, rich dessert with a flaky pie crust, a homemade pudding filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping.
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Pavlova
Strawberry Pavlova is a beautiful and romantic dessert with a meringue base, homemade whipped cream, and delicious strawberry topping.
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Apple Dump Cake
Apple Dump Cake is a quick, easy dessert for a crowd made with pie filling, yellow cake mix, pecans, and butter. Topped with caramel sauce!
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Fried Oreos
Fried Oreos are a delicious carnival food made by dipping chocolate sandwich cookies in batter and frying, then topped with powdered sugar.
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Zucchini Cake Recipe
Easy Zucchini Cake recipe for flavorful, moist, warmly-spiced sheet cake with fluffy cream cheese frosting. Make it tonight in just an hour!
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Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Apple Pie Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert mashup that is rich, creamy, and bursting with cozy fall flavor in every bite. Try it this season!
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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
This Lemon Cheesecake recipe is a decadent, creamy cheesecake topped with homemade lemon curd packed with fresh lemon flavor in every bite!
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Pineapple Curd Recipe
Easy Homemade Pineapple Curd is a rich creamy treat with fresh, tangy pineapple taste. Delicious as a cake filling or ice cream topping.
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Refreshing Party Drinks
Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe
Strawberry Daiquiri is a refreshing frozen cocktail that blends up nice and smooth, and is perfect for warm weather sipping.
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Painkiller Cocktail Recipe
Smooth, tropical, and perfectly refreshing, this Painkiller Cocktail brings the vacation to you in every fruity sip.
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Cucumber Mint Water Recipe
Cucumber Mint Water is cool, refreshing, and wonderfully light. It's the perfect twist to staying hydrated throughout the day.
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White Sangria Recipe
White Sangria is the perfect Summer drink that's light, fruity, and refreshing. An easy crisp cocktail perfect for sharing.
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Jungle Juice Recipe
Jungle Juice is the perfect fun, bold, crowd and budget friendly drink that's refreshing, easy to make, and great for large groups.
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Arnold Palmer Recipe
Arnold Palmer is a classic mocktail, perfect to cool you down in summer. Or, follow directions to make a delicious spiked version.
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Frozen Margarita Recipe
Frozen Margaritas are the perfect party drink. Bring the crowd together with a refreshingly tart, citrusy blended summer favorite.
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Pink Lemonade Recipe
Pink Lemonade packs bright citrus flavor, fresh lemon sweetness, and a berry summer twist, perfect for easy drinks and party pitchers.
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Jello Shots Recipe
Jello Shots are easy to make in a big batch for your next party. Enjoy the colorful, fruity vodka shots with your choice of jello flavor.
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Cherry Limeade Recipe
Cherry Limeade is the perfect tart, and sweet summer drink to serve at BBQs, picnics, or to enjoy by the pool. Ready in 5 minutes!
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Labor Day Weekend is the perfect reason to spend time with family and friends, and enjoy all of your favorite barbecue recipes! Let me know in the comments section below which of my dishes you loved the most. For more summer recipe inspiration, try my other collections, 15+ BBQ Chicken Recipes to Make For Labor Day Weekend and my 80+ Fourth of July Recipes for 2026!
