Make the feeling of summer last by getting together with friends, but this time, skip serving the usual burgers and dogs! Whether it's a big Labor Day Blowout or a night with the family, try something different with these fun and easy recipes suggested by fellow SheSpeaks members.
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Try one of these festive dinners, where you can make the base in advance and then leave it to your guests to add their favorite toppings!
Chicken Tacos: Shred rotisserie chicken and put in skillet with some green enchilada sauce and taco seasoning until warm. Heat some tortillas and a can of refried beans while the chicken is heating and then chop whatever veggies. Dinner on the table in about 15 minutes! (For a bigger crowd, you can also offer chopped meat, fish and/or roasted veggies.) - makysmama
Meatball Subs: Ingredients: frozen turkey meatballs, mozzarella cheese, hoagie/sub rolls, spaghetti sauce, chopped veggies, cheese. Directions: In a small kettle, heat spaghetti sauce. Add frozen meatballs to heat. Add warmed spaghetti sauce to each roll and add meatballs. Let your guests top with their choice of cheese and veggies. Yummy and super easy. - Philly_Girl
Chicken Sliders: Check out this how-to video showing a delicious summer meal and entertaining tips using Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE. Video by TabithaBlue, sponsored by Rubbermaid.
Don't stress about sides when you are entertaining. Try one of these options that are easy to throw together, but sure to please any guest.
Caprese Salad: An easy summer side is sliced tomatoes layered with basil and mozzerella, drizzled with a tasty balsalmic. - bwappman
Oven Roasted Veggies: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Chop butternut squash, onion, brussel sprouts, and whole cloves of garlic tossed with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread veggies evenly so they're not crowded. Roast for 40 minutes, turning veggies after 20 minutes for an even cook. - tweetibird
Drink Fruit Bar: Many people have fruit with dessert. But you can put a special twist on your drinks table by having a bowl of cut up fruit, like oranges, lemons, strawberries or raspberries to drop into drinks. This works great with ice water, champagne, wine, or even hard alcohol like vodka.
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Nothing says summer more than ice cream. But scooping different flavors can get tedious. Instead, serve piles of ice cream sandwiches. The classic could make any child, or adult, smile, but if you want to get fancier, they are easy to make in advance with ice cream and your favorite cookie. You can even add sprinkes or mini-chocolate chips to the sides.
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Spending as much family time together!!
We've got a huge BBQ planned for Labor Day at the Lake. Fresh fruit cobbler, hamburgers, and cold sweet tea. Fun games like giant yard Yahtzee and of course boat rides and swimming!
Kayaking
EZ...one day at a time...one opportunity at a time...just lovin' every minute of it...really!
Spending as much time outdoors as possible!
Spending time with my 2 year old daughter, taking her to the acquarium, the zoo, and the beach.
I am making the most of the last of my summer days by soaking up as much sunshine and fresh air as I possiblely can before winter is here
Taking a random Monday off!
my kids are out of school - but my nieces are all under 10 and love the splash park! It gives me a chance to bond with them plus do things I miss doing with my own *now young adults. :)
Stuffed jalepenos on the grill. :D
I am spending time with my children before they go back to school. We have been doing some fun things swimming,cooking out,going for ice cream ,the movies,and shopping for back to school. Summer is going by super fast going to miss them like crazy when they go back.
We are getting in all the last of summer activities by boating and swimming whenever the weather is good
We'll be heading to the beach.
I am having a cookout for friends, neighbors, and family the weekend AFTER Labor Day, so the end of summer is not so sad. I would like to make Hawaiian Chicken Sliders and have a drink / fruit bar -- great ideas!!!
We're soaking up the last bits of summer by enjoying the warm, relaxing evenings on the deck with a fire and a glass of wine (plus s'mores for the kids). Labor Day Weekend we're heading to a resort for a weekend getaway with the whole extended family!