Labor Day

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.

This Southern-style potato salad recipe comes from legendary chef Leah Chase. Bookmark it for cookouts, potlucks, and any other delicious occasions.

This peach, plum, and apricot galette recipe calls for easy phyllo pastry in lieu of pie crust.

Nutty brown butter takes ripe sliced tomatoes to a whole new level.

Tossed in a verdant sauce that recalls green goddess dressing, this striking herby spin on potato salad will have long-time skeptics reconsidering their stance.

Cornell chicken is a regional specialty grilled chicken that’s served at every fair, fundraiser, and cookout between the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley.

A classic lemon-blueberry bread is a thing of beauty. Plush lemon cake studded with jammy, perfectly suspended blueberries gets coated in a glossy, dripping glaze.

Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or those nights when you simply don’t want to turn on the oven.

While many cocktail sauce recipes call for chili sauce, ketchup lets you add your desired level of spice to tailor it to your exact taste.

This homemade shrimp cocktail gets dressed up with classic cocktail sauce—plus two other optional sauces that'll really make it a party.

These chipotle chicken wings are a little smoky and a little sweet, with a lip-smacking tartness from a secret ingredient that will keep your guests guessing.

All the joy of a freshly-fried funnel cake could be yours right now.

This simple, classic recipe for strawberry shortcake takes just over an hour to make—and includes an easy trick for stabilizing whipped cream.

This mac and cheese has an awesome, crusty, golden-brown top and the ooey-gooiest center known to humankind.