Easy Recipes for Labor Day Roundup

Updated: 2024-08-19

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Whether you’re piecing together a whole menu or just need some easy dishes for the holiday weekend, I invite you to take a look at my updated list of Easy Recipes for Labor Day and Beyond!

Cedar Point Boardwalk at night - blurred

Some Appetizers and Finger Foods

Everything Shrimp Bites on Parmesan Crisps

Savory and succulent with a bold pop of flavor, these Everything Shrimp Bites on Parmesan Crisps are the perfect little appetizer for your next gathering!

Everything Shrimp Bites on Parmesan Crisps arranged on a serving platter

Chili Cheese Dog Puffs

Made with shredded cheddar, red onion, and (of course) hot dogs, these Chili Cheese Dog Puffs combine all the flavors of a beloved food into a snack size bite. They’re the perfect addition to any appetizer board or finger food spread!

Chili Cheese Dog Puffs on a serving platter

Manchego Prosciutto Blueberry Bites

Elegant little pops of flavor, these Manchego Prosciutto Blueberry Bites hit all of the right notes to make the perfect hors d’oeuvre for your next dinner party. The flavors and textures of the Manchego, prosciutto, blueberries, and syrup meld into a delicious little bite. Be sure to make plenty!

Manchego, prosciutto, and blueberry bites prepared on a serving plate

Chicken, Cheddar, and Ranch Sliders

Finger licking delicious, these Chicken, Cheddar, Ranch Sliders are sure to be a guest favorite. Plus they’re so easy to make, you may wind up making a second batch for yourself.

Chicken Cheddar Ranch Slider - cross section

Bacon-Wrapped Low Carb BBQ Hot Dog Bites

Simple, easy, and finger-licking delicious, these Bacon-Wrapped Low Carb BBQ Hot Dog Bites combine salty and sweet in a succulent little bite. They’re a perfect appetizer or finger food for any occasion. You may want to grab a couple for yourself when you put them out, because they don’t last long.

Bacon-Wrapped Low Carb BBQ Hot Dog Bites - plated

Hot Dog Pull-Apart Rolls 2 Ways – BBQ Cheddar and Old School

Simple to put together, quick to bake, these Hot Dog Pull-Apart Rolls are the perfect hang out finger food or heavy appetizer. Be sure to make plenty, because they’ll go fast!

Hot Dog Pull-Apart Rolls on a serving platter

Ham, Cheese, and Monte Cristo Cream Sliders

Simple and fast to put together, these Monte Cristo Cream Sliders make a great snack, finger food, or heavy appetizer when you want to give your guests something tasty but are running short on time. Just be sure to provide plenty of napkins because these mini sandwiches will likely have your company licking their fingers.

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Jammy Ham and Cheese Low Carb Roll-ups

These Jammy Ham and Cheese Low Carb Roll-ups are a delicious bite-sized appetizer with the perfect combination of saltiness, sweetness, creaminess, and tang. Easy to make with thick-sliced ham, provolone cheese, sugar-free jam, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard, this recipe will make a great addition to your next dinner party or get-together spread.

Jammy Ham and Cheese Low Carb Roll-ups plated

Some Super Simple Mains

Grilled Zucchini and Andouille Skewers

With great depth of flavor from the za’atar, spring salt, and andouille sausage, these Grilled Zucchini and Andouille Skewers are perfect to serve at your next dinner party or get-together.

Close up of Grilled Zucchini and Andouille Skewers on a serving platter

Caprese Chicken Skewers

There’s no need to be complicated when you’ve got these simple and delicious Caprese Chicken Skewers. Whether you’re looking for an elegant appetizer or a quick meal, these are the perfect bite!

Chicken Caprese Skewers plated

Keto BBQ Rubbed Chicken Thighs

Simple to assemble but fantastic on flavor, these Keto BBQ Rubbed Chicken Thighs are great on their own or as an ingredient for salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Try them for your next dinner party spread or weeknight meal prep!

Keto BBQ Dry Rub Chicken Thighs on Serving Platter

Lamb Lollipops

Lamb Lollipops (a.k.a. Lamb chops) are a delicious dish that can look fancy (if you want to use a nice plating) but is super simple to prepare. Perfectly seasoned, seared, and done. You can dress them up or serve them casually. Either way, you’re sure to have a crowd favorite.

Lamb Lollipops Plated with Cauliflower Rice Risotto

Easy Smoky Summer Salmon Filet

This Easy Smoky Summer Salmon Filet makes a terrific weeknight dinner or scales up for a mouth-watering dinner party main. You can make it start to finish in 20 minutes or prep it, rest it, and then finish it in 10. Either way, it’s delicious!

Easy Smoky Summer Salmon Filet on plate with asparagus in background

Easy Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Simple but tastefully elegant, this Easy Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe is one of our favorites for a super low maintenance main dish. Put it on the menu for your next dinner party (or weeknight dinner) and your guests will thank you!

Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin - sliced on serving plate

Keto Shrimp Scampi with Shirataki Noodles

This Chilled Keto Shrimp Scampi with Shirataki Noodles transforms a classic dish into a zesty low carb recipe that is perfect as a make-ahead main course for your next dinner party or an easy meal prep option for the week.

Shrimp Scampi cooked close-up

A Few Side Dishes

Easy Roasted Zucchini

Simple, healthy, and delicious, this Easy Roasted Zucchini makes an excellent side dish for a dinner party, a crowd, or everyday dinner. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll want to add this one into your rotation.

Easy Roasted Zucchini on rimmed baking sheet - finished

Simple Caprese Salad

Super easy yet elegant and delicious, this Simple Caprese Salad can be put together in no time. Adding a pop of color and a bright, fresh flavor, it’ll make the perfect side dish for your next dinner party or really any dinner!

Caprese Salad with Tomato Slices, Fresh Mozzarella Slices and Basil Leaves arranged on a serving plate

Broccoli Caesar Salad

This Broccoli Caesar Salad is a crave-worthy side dish made with roasted broccoli, shaved Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheese, and Caesar dressing topped with crunchy Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons. Incredibly delicious and easy to make, you’ve got to add this to the menu for your next dinner party or really any night of the week.

Broccoli Caesar Salad in a white ramekin dressed with keto croutons and shaved Parmesan

Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad

A little decadent and creamy with a kick and a nice crunch, this Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad makes a great side dish, something to take to a potluck / party, or just something delicious to have for lunch during the week.

Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad - Finished Salad Close Up

Green Beans with Garlic & Roasted Red Peppers

Relatively simple but packed with flavor, this green bean side dish is the perfect complement to a saucy main dish.

Green Beans with Garlic and Roasted Red Peppers in a pan

Italian Parmesan Broccoli

Deceptively simple, the Aleppo pepper and Parmesan cheese impart a fantastic flavor kick to this Italian Parmesan Broccoli. It makes a great side for a cheesy, saucy main dish.

Italian Parmesan Broccoli plated

Garlic Roasted Broccolini

Add this Garlic Roasted Broccolini to your next dinner party or easy weeknight dinner for a side dish that’s delicious as well as simple and quick.

Garlic Roasted Broccolini in a serving bowl

Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers and Parmesan

Quick and easy, this Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers and Parmesan makes a terrific side dish and is a great way to change up your broccoli game either for your next dinner party or a quick weeknight dinner!

Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers and Parmesan - Finished and on plate

And Finally A Handful of Desserts

Lower Carb Cherry Brownie Bites

A deliciously gooey chocolate brownie with a bourbon cherry center, these Low Carb Cherry Brownie Bites are a decadent treat that’s sure to please. They’re easy to make and a perfect dessert for your next dinner party!

Lower Carb Cherry Brownie Bites - plated

Keto Cake Batter Dip

Wonderfully sweet and creamy and a bit decadent, this Keto Cake Batter Dip gives you all the indulgence of eating cake batter (in dip form, of course) but none of the sugar or carbs. Make it for your next dinner party and your guests will thank you!

Keto Cake Batter Dip in a serving bowl next to a plate of Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

Espresso Mousse

Sophisticated but easy, this Espresso Mousse looks and sounds fancy but comes together very quickly and with very little effort! Add this to your “quick win” dessert repertoire and your guests or family will thank you.

Espresso Mousse in cappuccino cup with biscotti

Keto Meow Munch Mix

Keto Meow Munch Mix, made with nuts, sugar free chocolate, and low carb cereal and pretzels is a great alternative version of normally carb-loaded treat. Great for any party or gathering, it’s fast and easy to make. Just make sure to make plenty, because this stuff is seriously addictive!

Finished Keto Meow Munch Mix in Serving Dish

Easy Keto Carrot Cake

This delicious carrot cake may look like it took a lot of work to make, but you’ll see that it comes together in no time with minimal fuss, ingredients, and clean-up.

keto carrot cake slice

Margarita Mousse

Decadent and fun, this Margarita Mousse is a creamy confection with a tropical kick from the lime, orange, and (of course) tequila. Despite its extravagance, it comes together quickly and then can hang out in the fridge until it takes center stage as the perfect end to your dinner or dinner party.

Margarita Mousse in an individual serving dish with a lime wedge