Labor Day Made Easy: Flavorful Recipes and Celebration Tips

Labor Day marks the perfect moment to celebrate the end of summer with friends and family and savor the last days of summer. Whether you’re planning a laid-back cookout or a festive picnic, this holiday calls for easy, delicious recipes and simple entertaining ideas that bring everyone together. Here you’ll find a collection of crows-pleasing recipes and entertaining tips designed to make your Labor Day celebration effortless, flavorful and full of fun!

Keep it Easy,Festive, and Fun!

Keep it Casual and Comfortable

Opt for informal seating arrangements like picnic blankets, outdoor cushions or folding chairs to encourage mingling and a laid-back vibe.

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Incorporate Seasonal Ingredients

Highlight fresh summer produce like tomatoes, corn, peaches and berries that celebrate the season.

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Simple Starters

As you savor the last days of summer, kick off your Labor Day festivities with delicious

bites and flavor-packed finger foods.

Original Ranch Spinach Dip

We’re keeping it simple and classic with this quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer from Daisy. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for sharing, and ready in just 5 minutes.

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Beer-Steamed Mussels with Peppers and Shallots

This vibrant, aromatic dish from Price Chopper | Market 32 brings together fresh seafood and the bold flavors of Belgian-style beer, sweet bell peppers and fragrant shallots. 

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Classic Deviled Eggs

This timeless crowd-pleaser from Farm Flavor offers a nostalgic taste of tradition. Whether served chilled on a platter or alongside other summer favorites, these deviled eggs are sure to disappear quickly!


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Original Ranch Spinach Dip

We’re keeping it simple and classic with this quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer from Daisy. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for sharing, and ready in just 5 minutes.

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Beer-Steamed Mussels with Peppers and Shallots

This vibrant, aromatic dish from Price Chopper | Market 32 brings together fresh seafood and the bold flavors of Belgian-style beer, sweet bell peppers and fragrant shallots. 

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Classic Deviled Eggs

This timeless crowd-pleaser from Farm Flavor offers a nostalgic taste of tradition. Whether served chilled on a platter or alongside other summer favorites, these deviled eggs are sure to disappear quickly!


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Perfect Pairings

Enjoy a variety of delicious sides that serve as the perfect complement to grilled favorites, refreshing drinks, and all the good vibes of your Labor Day celebration.

Cowboy Beans

Easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing, this recipe from Price Chopper | Market 32 delivers a satisfying mix of smoky, sweet and savory flavors and brings a comforting rustic touch to your Labor Day line-up.

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Cowboy Beans

Easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing, this recipe from Price Chopper | Market 32 delivers a satisfying mix of smoky, sweet and savory flavors and brings a comforting rustic touch to your Labor Day line-up.

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Mexican Street Corn

Bring bold flavor and festive flair to your Labor Day barbecue with this recipe from Farm Flavor. Served straight from the grill, Mexican Street Corn is irresistibly delicious- it’s messy, finger-licking goodness makes it a standout side that pairs great with classic barbecue fare!

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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Grapes

This vibrant salad courtesy of Grapes from California creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors, and the California grapes add a subtle sweetness that complements the zesty lemon juice and olive oil dressing.

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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Grapes

This vibrant salad courtesy of Grapes from California creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors, and the California grapes add a subtle sweetness that complements the zesty lemon juice and olive oil dressing.

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The Main Event

Whether you're craving something juicy, zesty, or fall-off-the-bone tender, these Labor Day mains are all about big flavors and good vibes!

Everything Cheeseburgers

Take your burger game to the next level with these Everything Cheeseburgers from Price Chopper | Market 32. Juicy, perfectly grilled patties are seasoned with PICS signature everything blend spice mix.

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Dilled Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

Price Chopper | Market 32 brings a touch of coastal charm to your Labor Day gathering with this easy to prepare and wonderfully light classic that’s ideal for enjoying outdoors.

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Honey Pecan Baby Back Ribs

These tender, honey-spice rubbed ribs from Farm Flavor are slow-cooked, topped with pecans, and caramelized on the grill with honey barbecue sauce—finished with toasted pecans for the perfect touch.

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Everything Cheeseburgers

Take your burger game to the next level with these Everything Cheeseburgers from Price Chopper | Market 32. Juicy, perfectly grilled patties are seasoned with PICS signature everything blend spice mix.

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Dilled Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

Price Chopper | Market 32 brings a touch of coastal charm to your Labor Day gathering with this easy to prepare and wonderfully light classic that’s ideal for enjoying outdoors.

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Honey Pecan Baby Back Ribs

These tender, honey-spice rubbed ribs from Farm Flavor are slow-cooked, topped with pecans, and caramelized on the grill with honey barbecue sauce—finished with toasted pecans for the perfect touch.

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End-of-Summer Treats

End on a sweet note! Choose one or more of these delightfully delicious desserts best suited to who will be enjoying it.

Cannoli Dip

Here’s a light, luscious twist on an Italian classic dessert using Daisy Cottage Cheese. It’s blended until silky smooth, delivering all the rich, decadent flavor of traditional cannoli filling with a lighter, protein-rich profile.

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Cannoli Dip

Here’s a light, luscious twist on an Italian classic dessert using Daisy Cottage Cheese. It’s blended until silky smooth, delivering all the rich, decadent flavor of traditional cannoli filling with a lighter, protein-rich profile.

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Grilled Peach Crumble

Farm Flavor’s smoky, sweet and spiced summer dessert captures the essence of the season with its juicy, caramelized peaches and a crisp, buttery topping. It’s the perfect finale for a Labor Day celebration!

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Grilled Peach Crumble

Farm Flavor’s smoky, sweet and spiced summer dessert captures the essence of the season with its juicy, caramelized peaches and a crisp, buttery topping. It’s the perfect finale for a Labor Day celebration!

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Campfire Smores Pie

The perfect marriage of comfort food and campfire nostalgia, this dessert courtesy of Farm Flavor is the quintessential summer treat with a delicious twist. It’s guaranteed to bring smiles and create lasting memories on this special holiday.

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Sip Into September

Don’t let summer come to an end without kicking back and enjoying some of these refreshing cocktails! Please remember to both serve and drink alcohol responsibly.

Beer Margarita | Michelob ULTRA®

By Sierra Levine • June 12, 2024
This beer margarita made with Michelob ULTRA® Superior Light Beer is a quick and easy way to enjoy a tasty refreshment. The beer margarita is a new twist on an old classic!

Summer Cocktails to Cool and Wind Down With

July 27, 2022
There’s something about summer that just calls for sipping a refreshing cocktail whether it’s out by the pool or on the patio. Summer lends itself to delicious specialty cocktails with all the lush, juicy fruits and fresh herbs readily available. No bartender needed and no need to leave the house! These cocktails can easily be created at home to enjoy with family and friends. So, keep cool and savor summer with any one or more of these amazing cocktails!

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