Labor Day

What to Cook This Weekend: August 31–September 2

You've earned this long Labor Day weekend—celebrate it with ice cream French toast, umami-packed steakburgers, spiked mint lemonade, and more end-of-summer recipes.
A bowl of pastacorn salad with a serving spoon in it.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
  • Two slices of French toast on a white plate with a pat of butter and drizzle of maple syrup.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    1/11

    3-Ingredient Ice Cream French Toast

    Velvety ice cream provides a shortcut custard for this rich and satisfying version of French toast. Serve with maple syrup for an extra-sweet treat.

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    2/11

    Best-of-Both-Worlds Lobster Roll

    A toasted bun and steamed lobster—tossed first in melted butter and then in a mayonnaise-based dressing—makes for a sandwich that no one will argue with.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini
    5/11

    Crudités With Chile-Lime Salt

    Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    6/11

    3-Ingredient Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Wings

    Combine garlic and your favorite hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano, for a marinade that's quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious on these grilled wings.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
    9/11

    Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo Sauce

    Shrimp can take on the flavors of a bright, acidic marinade in minutes, making it a good choice for last-minute grilling. Serve these as an appetizer or with grilled pita and sandwich fixings.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo
    10/11

    Coconut Rice Pudding Pie

    This chilled rice pudding pie is adapted from the popular dessert at MeMe’s Diner in Brooklyn, NY.

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