Labor Day Weekend: recipes for a delicious summer send-off

Labor Day is upon us, which means that outdoor activities and meals are as well. While the long weekend off from school and work gives us reason to celebrate, the arrival of this holiday also marks the end of the summer season. Feasting on all of your favorite summer-time dishes, then, is essential, and making use of the fruits and veggies that are soon to be out of their peak season is a must. When hitting the market to prepare for the festivities, be sure to stock up on juicy peaches and blueberries, snag a bag of whole-wheat hotdog and hamburger buns, and get ready to fire up the grill! For some seasonal and healthy Labor Day recipes, check out the links below:

Fresh Fig and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

Pesto-Topped Grilled Summer Squash

Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burgers

Shrimp and Plum Kebabs

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini and Feta Cheese

Corn and Basil Cakes

Tilapia Burgers with Watermelon Salsa and Avocado

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Corn and Summer Vegetable Sauté

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil White Bean Burgers

Herbed Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Buns

Blueberry-Beef Burgers

Summer Melon Salad with Harissa, Feta, and Mint

Grilled Peaches with Almonds and Honey

I hope everyone has a relaxing, food-filled weekend!