Even if you’re staying close to home this weekend, you can still enjoy a full Labor Day menu with everything from patriotic burgers to all-American apple pie.
Peach-Blueberry Streusel Tart
Turn summer's fresh peaches and blueberries into this delicious tart with a homemade crust and a sweet streusel topping.
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Use your favorite BBQ rub and let the drumsticks air dry in the refrigerator overnight before smoking over fruit wood chips or other hardwood. These are so versatile and easy!
Grilled Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled shrimp fajitas get a helping hand from a packet of marinade mix. Top with crema con sal, cilantro, and shredded asadero cheese.
Easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken
This complete Greek-inspired chicken dinner is made simply and easily on one pan with the chicken, veggies, and potatoes cooking together. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese features Gouda and Cheddar along with crumbled bacon.
Easy Pasta Sauce for One
Chunky, fresh, easy pasta sauce.
Grilled Sauerkraut-Stuffed Kielbasa
Two ingredients, no mess, and ready in minutes. No bun required. Drizzle with mustard before serving, if desired.
Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
This pulled pork is perfect for sandwiches, or served alone.
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
These savory-sweet shrimp skewers are easy to make and cook in just a few minutes. They are perfect for summer weeknights or weekend dinner parties. Prep the sauce ahead of time for an even faster dinner. I prefer to use jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), however use what you have on hand.
Monterey Chicken
Classic Monterey Chicken with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. It's worth the extra time!!
Spaghetti Pizza I
This is a recipe from my children's preschool. The children love it!
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Egg Sandwich
A delicious microwave egg and cheese sandwich on toast.
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
Butter Fried Potatoes
This is not the healthiest dish, although it is delicious. For the people who do not like them, the onion is optional. I make it for my family often and the restaurant I work at changed their recipe to this! Add diced tomatoes alongside the onion and garlic for a tasty addition.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with Onion and Chives
A tasty variation.
Waffles I
You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You may also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.
Basic Crepes
Here is a simple but delicious crepe batter which can be made in minutes. It's made from ingredients that everyone has on hand.
To Die For Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!
The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa
Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.
The Real Mojito
This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter.
Yellow Squash Casserole
Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!
Chicken Parmesan
My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.
Basic Mashed Potatoes
If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
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Juicy Roasted Chicken
My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
Microwave Corn on the Cob
This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes great cookies!
Lemon Custard Pudding Cake
This recipe makes a delectable pudding-like cake with a tangy lemony flavor everyone will love.
Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
I've been experimenting with cobbler for some time and this recipe is the final result. Loved by all. Use fresh Georgia peaches, of course!
Sloppy Joes II
This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!
Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Hot jumbo buttermilk biscuits with creamy sausage gravy are ready in just 15 minutes for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast.
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!
French Toast I
There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This recipe works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.
Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!
Homemade Mac and Cheese
This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.
Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
This is my own version of the chocolate microwave mug cake. This chocolaty fudgy treat is truly decadent and great for nights when I need a yummy dessert that is ready in less than 10 minutes! Chocolate chips make this recipe even better.
Mom's Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
This is a wonderful-tasting egg salad sandwich that you will definitely devour. It's really good on rye.
Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well!
Mom's Peach Crisp
My mom and I would often make this yummy and easy peach crisp using her home-canned peaches when I was little.
Classic Waffles
A lovely, crispy waffle perfect for the morning.
Best Fried Green Tomatoes
You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.
Balsamic Bruschetta
Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.
Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
A quick and easy recipe for real homemade tomato soup like no other you've had before.
Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Made with fresh tomatoes! Wonderful taste. Serve over spaghetti noodles and add grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
Joy's Easy Banana Bread
This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
This simple but amazing teriyaki sauce will take your chicken and rice to the next level!
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings. It's best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Everyone loves the results!
Apple Crisp II
A simple dessert that's great served with ice cream.
Chef John's Crab Cakes
These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!
Simple White Cake
This cake was sent home from our children's school. It is the simplest, great tasting cake I've ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes.
Eggplant Parmesan II
This is a no fry variation of this popular dish, and is just as delicious!
Fried Rice Restaurant Style
A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.
Roasted Vegetables
A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead - just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don't have any Yukon Golds on hand.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are very moist with a good flavor. Add a cup of raisins or nuts if you desire.
Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!
Fajita Seasoning
This is a great recipe to make your own fajita seasoning. No bouillon cubes means this is perfect for vegetarians too! Make up a larger batch and store in an airtight container for future use.