27 Delicious Labor Day Recipes for an End-of-Summer Celebration

What better way to make the celebrate the unofficial end of summer than with a dish that has the best of the season: tender corn, juicy nectarines, and fresh basil.

Get the recipe for Golden Halloumi Summer Farro Salad.

All the crisp, craggy edges of a smash burger meet the Mediterranean flavors of a gyro in these knockout tacos. Bonus: You can build them ahead for a crowd then cook them all at once.

Get the recipe for Griddle Smash Gyro Tacos.

Make the most of summer’s most refreshing fruit with salad loaded with flavor and texture. The tangy, spicy ingredients bring out the sweetness of the watermelon.

Get the recipe for Sweet-Heat Watermelon Crunch Salad.

The U.S. Open and Labor Day weekend are a match made in summer heaven—and this zero-proof take on the tournament’s iconic Honey Deuce is the perfect way to celebrate. Raspberry tea, lemonade, club soda, and honeydew “tennis balls” make every glass feel festive and refreshing. Bonus: It's super easy to prebatch a big pitcher.

Get the recipe for Honey Deuce Mocktail.

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Kick the heat up a notch by serving these shrimp and veggie combos with homemade harissa mayo.

Get the recipe for Charred Shrimp, Leek and Asparagus Skewers.

Before summer comes to an end. get your fresh corn on the cob fix on with this spicy grilled option.

Get the recipe for Chile-Lime Grilled Corn.

By the time September hits, your favorite summertime sweet could use a makeover. That's why this customizable ice cream and cookie version exists.

Get the recipe for Corn Wheels with Hot Honey Butter.

Put your classic BBQ aside: These ribs are marinated with Gochujang, a Korean pepper paste, for extra spice.

Get the recipe for Korean Marinated Country-Style Ribs.

Once you have potato salad dressed with grainy mustard, you'll never go back to the mayonnaise variety.

Get the recipe for Grilled Leek Potato Salad.

If you're in need of a caffeine boost after a long (and exhausting) summer, add instant coffee to your homemade BBQ sauce.

Get the recipe for Double Red-Eye St. Louis–Style Ribs.

Celebrate Taco Tuesday a few days early with these Mexican-inspired franks.

Get the recipe for Taco Dogs.

Golden and crispy panko-coated tomatoes are the best way to enjoy summer's most iconic fruit.

Get the recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes.

If you haven't grilled your guac yet, then now's the time.

Get the recipe for Smoky Guacamole.

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The smaller the sliders, the more room you have on your plate for sides a.k.a. the best part.

Get the recipe for Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders.

Because what's summer without a grilled shrimp dish? Nonexistent.

Get the recipe for Old Bay Shrimp.

Bite into a slice of summer with this easy, no-carb dessert.

Get the recipe for Watermelon Pizza.

When in doubt, make all the seafood and throw it on the table. Whatever you do, don't forget the bowl of melted butter.

Get the recipe for New England Lobster "Bake."

Spicy sesame zoodles are the perfect complement to the medley of grilled meats on your table.

Get the recipe for Asian Sesame Zucchini Noodles.

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