Labor Day Celebration Recipe Ideas

 

 

For most Americans, Labor Day weekend is filled with football, food and fun.  It is a day of rest and spending time with friends and family.  In the US, Labor Day, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.

 

History of Labor Day in the US:

In many countries, the working classes sought to make May Day an official holiday, and their efforts largely succeeded. In the United States and Canada, however, the official holiday for workers is Labor Day in September. This day was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, who organized the first parade in New York City. After the Haymarket Massacre, US President Grover Cleveland feared that commemorating Labor Day on May 1 could become an opportunity to commemorate the affair. Thus, in 1887, it was established as an official holiday in September to support the Labor Day that the Knights favored. (Source: Wikepedia.com).  It signifies the last day of summer and most schools have the day off.  It is also a huge weekend of sales with most retailers and only second to Christmas Black Friday. Many watch football as it marks the beginning of NFL and college football seasons.  My husband and daughter are already rooting for their favorites and I love to see them spend quality time together having fun.

However you plan to spend your holiday weekend, enjoy yourselves and try out some new “Labor Day” inspired recipes!

 

 

Grilled Dungeness Crab

I absolutely love crab legs and when they go on sale I snatch them up at the grocery store!  This recipe from World Lifestyle  is for grilled Dungeness Crab and corn on the cob and a nice variation from the traditional hot dogs and hamburgers.  She provides some great grilling tips and you can find more healthy recipes here: https://www.worldlifestyle.com/

 

 

Salsa Verde Burger with Fontina, Watermelon, & Basil

Since I am not eating any gluten these days, I love to add some variety to my hamburger patty which I put on a yummy salad.  This idea for a Salsa Verde Burger from A Spicy Perspective looks delicious and easy to make.  You can read more at: https://www.aspicyperspective.com/2011/08/summers-best-burger.html

 

 

The Best Peach Crisp Ever

This just looked too good not to share!  This comes from 2Wired, 2 Tired and looks pretty easy to make and boy does it look yummy! Peaches are so delicious and with this crumble on top (and maybe a scoop of ice cream) would surely be a hit! Read more here: https://www.2wired2tired.com/the-best-peach-crisp-recipe-ever

 

 

Labor Day Weekend Eats:

When I found this feast from A Nutritionist Eats I was sold on the Greek Potato Salad!  But all of the recipes she has listed from Grilled Chicken Za’atar, Bahn Mi Hot Dogs, and Salmon Burges with Greek Salsa look just too good!  Since most have a family recipe of burgers and ribs, I liked that she offered such a variety to include on Labor Day!  To read how to make these recipes go to: https://anutritionisteats.com/labor-day-weekend-eats/

 

Have a wonderful holiday dandelion moms and dads!

 

What are your cooking plans for this weekend?  Any family favorites you want to share?

 

 

 

 

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day

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