Labor-Less Labor Day Recipes

Labor Day is all about relaxing and enjoying a day of total leisure. Work can be done the other 364 days of the year, because on Labor Day, all you have to do is grab some friends, some food, and enjoy your day off.

With summer officially coming to an end, Labor Day also represents the last chance to light up the grill and enjoy some good-old outdoor cooking. It's like summer's going-away party, so let's send it off right with some great food that won't consume our whole day.

In honor of Labor Day, here is a compilation of delicious recipes for your long weekend that won't distract you from your day of rest. Kick back and enjoy. 

 

Slow-Cooker Spanish Lentil and Chorizo Stew

Slow-cooking is as leisurely as it gets. Take a step back and let the heat do the work as you enjoy your time off.  

 

 

 

 

Sangria Fruit Salad

Kill two birds with one stone. This spiked salad is an easy way to get in the holiday spirit. 

 

 

Simple Salsa

Labor Day wouldn't be complete without some tasty sides. Throw together this salsa in no time so you can get back to relaxing. 

 

 

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

It doesn't get much easier or better than this: Meat, salt, and pepper are all you'll need for this grilled Italian treat.  

 

 

 

 

 

Arugula Salad with Grapes and Manchego

Fruit, vegetables, cheese; just throw them in bowl for this simply delicious salad. 

 

 

Easy Cobbler

Time for dessert. Finish off your Labor Day right with this no-hassle cobbler recipe.