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Summer may be winding down, but the long holiday weekend is just heating up. Throw the backyard bash of the season with this complete, crowd-pleasing Labor Day menu full of easy-to-prepare favorites. These fresh recipes come together in a flash, so that you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying these fleeting days of summer.
Spicy Corn Queso Dip
Late summer corn and fresh tomatoes star in this Tex-Mex dip. Green chilis, hot sauce, and two kinds of melty cheese combine for creamy queso with a kick. The whole thing comes together in minutes—and will disappear just as quickly when served with tortilla chips.
What’s more fun than hot dogs? Mini hot dogs! Mini hot dogs that are grilled and served as an appetizer! These get skewered and slathered in a sweet and savory sauce that caramelizes on the grill.
You only need five ingredients and a slow cooker to pull together these mini sammies. Once the meat is soft and tender, you can shred it by hand, or you can use a stand mixer to save yourself even more time!
Put the spotlight on end-of-season produce with this colorful salad that works as a satisfying side or even a light meal. It can be served cold or at room temperature, and tastes even better the day after you’ve made it.
Keep this never-fail potato salad recipe up your sleeve for a no-fuss side that goes with just about everything. It features a super smart, time-saving hack: canned potatoes!
Pitcher cocktails are a host’s best friend. You can whip this up in just 10 minutes and leave it out on the table for guests to serve themselves.
This no-bake dessert couldn’t be easier to make. Just combine sherbet, ice cream, and whipped topping and spread the mixture in a store-bought graham cracker crust. The hardest part will be bringing yourself to share it with others.
