Great Recipes for Labor Day Cookouts

Do you have plans for the upcoming three-day weekend? It's not hard to make some: just invite friends and neighbors over for an end-of-summer backyard bash! Make it easy on yourself by asking your guests to bring a side dish, something for the grill, or their favorite drinks. For me, a cookout is all about the sides. I love the chance to sample different side dishes and a potluck cookout means you'll get to taste the very best everyone has to offer.Here are some recipe ideas to get your party started:

Stellar Sides to Make or Bring

Cabbage and Carrot Slaw opens in a new tabClassic Baked Beans opens in a new tab

Grilled Corn Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes opens in a new tabOrzo Salad with Broccoli and Tomatoes opens in a new tabRefrigerator Pickled Slaw opens in a new tabThe Best Basic Potato Salad opens in a new tab

Three-Bean Salad with Quinoa opens in a new tabWatermelon Salad with Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Basil opens in a new tab

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Crowd-Pleasing Burgers

Beef and Bulgur Burgers opens in a new tabGorgonzola and Sun-Dried Tomato Buffalo Burgers opens in a new tabPerfect Burgers opens in a new tab

Portobello and Pineapple Veggie Burgers opens in a new tabTurkey Burgers opens in a new tab

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Refreshing Drinks to Keep Things Cool

Homemade Ginger Ale opens in a new tab

Sangria opens in a new tabSpiced Iced Tea Punch opens in a new tabWatermelon Lemonade opens in a new tabWatermelon Agua Fresca opens in a new tab

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A Little Something Sweet

Coffee Granita opens in a new tab

Flourless Brownies opens in a new tabIce Cream Pie opens in a new tabSummer Berry Pie opens in a new tabHappy Labor Day!