Get ready for Labor Day weekend with these 25 Labor Day Recipes from burgers to drinks to no bake desserts!

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It’s the end of August and it’s almost Labor Day! Oh Labor Day – the “last” chance to over indulge in summer foods before diving right into fall goodies. I like to think of it as the perfect end of summer party, with all the bbq-ing and sangria-ing and no bake dessert-ing. Enough -ings, if you want to celebrate Labor Day but you don’t want to feel guilty about indulging, these healthy Labor Day recipes are perfect for you. From burgers to drinks to desserts, eat up and enjoy!

LABOR DAY RECIPES

MAIN DISHES (BURGERS TO SANDWICHES/TACOS TO SALSAS TO SALADS)
Side on shot of black bean and quinoa burgers on parchment paper. - 2

Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers with Strawberry BBQ Sauce (V+GF)

Side shot of vegan quinoa beet burgers on a parchment paper. - 3

Quinoa Beet Burgers (V+GF)

Roasted strawberry barbecue sauce in a glass with a spoon in it. - 4

Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce (V+GF)

Top down shot of a white plate with grilled mexican street corn. - 5

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (V+GF)

Easy greek panzanella salad on a long white dish with a wooden spoon on the side. - 6

Easy Greek Panzanella Salad

A batch of sticky spicy sesame cauliflower wings on parchment. - 7

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings (V+GF)

Quinoa and corn salad with honey lime dressing on a long white plate. - 8

Quinoa and Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing (GF)

Top down shot of crispy cauliflower tacos with chipotle crema on a black slate. - 9

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema (V+GF)

Grilled peach, basil and goat cheese pizza on a marble countertop. - 10

Grilled Peach, Basil and Goat Cheese Pizza

Side on shot of a caprese sandwich with parsley pesto cut in half. - 11

Caprese Sandwich with Parsley Pesto

Black bean salsa in a glass bowl on a wood table. - 12

Black Bean Salsa (V+GF)

Top down shot of balsamic grilled vegetables in a silver foil tray. - 13

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables (V+GF)

Overhead shot of lemon garlic grilled zucchini with a bowl of olive oil on the side. - 14

Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini (V +GF)

A bowl of strawberry jalapeno salsa with a tortilla dipped in. - 15

Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa (V+GF)

Watermelon feta salad on a square white plate with a blue spoon on the side. - 16

Watermelon Feta Salad with Balsamic Reduction (GF)

DRINKS
Top down shot of two watermelon mojitos in tall glasses. - 17

Watermelon Mojitos (V+GF)

Three glasses of stone fruit sangria on a marble countertop. - 18

Stone Fruit Sangria with Peaches & Plums (V+GF)

Two tall glasses of blackberry limeade with straws. - 19

5-Ingredient Blackberry Limeade

DESSERTS
Three round glasses of watermelon granita with spoons in them. - 20

3-Ingredient Watermelon Granita (V+GF)

No bake brownie energy bites in half a coconut. - 21

No Bake Brownie Energy Bites (V+GF)

Top down shot of watermelon mint popsicles on a bed of ice cubes. - 22

3-Ingredient Watermelon Popsicles (V+GF)

Top down shot of grilled stone fruit on a black slate. - 23

Grilled Stone Fruit with Coconut Cream (V+GF)

A tub of vegan strawberry coconut ice cream with a scoop. - 24

No Churn Vegan Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (V+GF)

Three scoops of vegan creamy chocolate avocado ice cream in a ramekin. - 25

Vegan Creamy Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream (V+GF)

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What’s in Season: September Produce Guide. Here’s a list of what you should cook this September based on what produce is in season for fresh, delicious and healthy recipes!

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Happy September friends & Happy Labor Day! I’m standing here, in the wind, arms wide opening, welcoming fall. Cue a Pumpkin Spice Latte in one hand and a whole pumpkin in the other. There’s still a lot of summer produce that’s still in season but I’m excited for what fall produce that’s just coming in. Can you say – all things pumpkin?

Curious as to what produce is in season in September?

APPLES

A green bowl with apple, candied walnuts and blue cheese salad and a spoon tossing it. - 29 A green bowl with apple, candied walnuts and blue cheese salad and a spoon tossing it. - 30

Pictured: Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey-Apple Dressing

My Favourite Apple Recipes:

  • Caramelised Onions, Apples and Goat Cheese Pizza
  • Flourless Apple Pie Pancakes (total fave)
  • Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup by Real Food Whole Life
  • Cinnamon Apple Energy Bites by Recipe Runner

More Apple Recipes »

BLACKBERRIES

This Blackberry Limeade is made with fresh blackberries and freshly squeezed limes in just 20 minutes for a delicious refreshing summer drink! - 31 This Blackberry Limeade is made with fresh blackberries and freshly squeezed limes in just 20 minutes for a delicious refreshing summer drink! - 32

Pictured: 5-Ingredient Blackberry Limeade

I fell in love with the juicy tartness of blackberry this summer and keep coming back for more. This Blackberry Limeade recipe was a TOTAL stunner for us and we finished this refreshing drink in ONE day!

My Favourite Blackberry Recipes:

  • 5-Ingredient Blackberry Limeade
  • Homemade Blackberry Paleo Fruit Roll-Ups by Paleo Grubs
  • Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil by The Food Charlatan

More Blackberries Recipes »

BROCCOLI

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Pictured: Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Honey Sriracha Sauce

My Favourite Broccoli Recipes:

  • Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Honey Sriracha Sauce
  • Broccoli Crust Pizza by Gimme Delicious
  • Broccoli and Cheddar Four Cheese Pizza by Peas and Crayons

More Broccoli Recipes »

CABBAGE

These Fresh Spring Rolls are a colorful, crunchy vegan meal that are perfect for a light lunch, dinner or appetizer! They are served with an amazing Peanut Ginger Dip and are gluten free! - 35 These Fresh Spring Rolls are a colorful, crunchy vegan meal that are perfect for a light lunch, dinner or appetizer! They are served with an amazing Peanut Ginger Dip and are gluten free! - 36

Pictured: Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce

I love how bright and beautiful cabbage is. I’ve used it raw for a crunch factor, and I’ve also sautéed it down in coconut milk .

My Favourite Cabbage Recipes:

  • Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce
  • Kale Cabbage Slaw
  • Nourish Buddha Bowl with Harissa Tahini Dressing
  • Pickled Red Cabbage by take two tapas

More Cabbage Recipes »

CARROTS

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Pictured: Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots

My Favourite Carrot Recipes:

  • Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots
  • Baked Carrot Fries with Harissa Tahini Dip
  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies by Amy’s Healthy Baking
  • Carrot Cake Overnight Oats by Fit Foodie Finds
  • Gluten Free Carrot Cake Waffles by The Crunchy Chronicles

More Carrot Recipes »

CAULIFLOWER

These Sticky Spicy Sesame Cauliflower Wings are the best veggie wings I've ever had! Loaded with a maple sesame flavor and spice, they are the perfect game day snack for vegans! - 39 These Sticky Spicy Sesame Cauliflower Wings are the best veggie wings I've ever had! Loaded with a maple sesame flavor and spice, they are the perfect game day snack for vegans! - 40

Pictured: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

My obsession with cauliflower is no secret. It can be transformed in SO many ways and is coming back into season!

My Favourite Cauliflower Recipes:

  • Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings
  • Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema
  • Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes by iFOOD REAL
  • Cauliflower Tikka Masala by Vegetarian Gastronomy

More Cauliflower Recipes »

EGGPLANTS

Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Eggplants are packed with tons of delicious roasted veggies, quinoa, cheese and eggplant! You'll love this for a side dish or a full meal! #meatless #vegetarian #eggplant #summer - 41 Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Eggplants are packed with tons of delicious roasted veggies, quinoa, cheese and eggplant! You'll love this for a side dish or a full meal! #meatless #vegetarian #eggplant #summer - 42

I usually go through 4 eggplants every WEEK. Everything from mini veggie pizzas, amazing toppings for vegan pizzas, stuffed eggplants and baba ghanoush are constantly churning out of my kitchen. Eggplants are so easy to manipulate and are such delicious veggies. You can get SO much variety out of them and shouldn’t be intimidated by them.

My Favourite Eggplant Recipes:

  • Almond Crusted Baked Eggplant
  • Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
  • Baba Ghanoush
  • Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan by The Two Bite Club

More Eggplant Recipes »

GREENS BEANS

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Pictured: Garlic Parmesan Sesame Stir-Fry Green Beans

My Favourite Green Beans Recipes:

  • Garlic Parmesan Sesame Stir-Fry Green Beans
  • Crispy Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce by Joyful Healthy Eats
  • Supreme Green Bean Casserole by Low Carb Maven

(HERBS, SPINACH, KALE, AND MORE)

This Apple, Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing is filled with fall flavours, sweet and crunchy and healthy! - 45 This Apple, Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing is filled with fall flavours, sweet and crunchy and healthy! - 46

Pictured: Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing

My Favourite Greens Recipes:

  • Creamy Cashew Pea Pesto
  • Kale and Pistachio Pesto
  • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

I try to keep a bag of fresh greens in my fridge at all times for spur of the moment salads , pestos, and anything else. I always use fresh herbs and you will absolutely taste the difference from dried herbs. I’m thinking of growing my own herb garden next. My new favourite herb is definitely rosemary! I’ve been using it in EVERYTHING .

PEACHES & PLUMS

This Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad is a beautiful summer salad loaded with peaches and plums and drizzled with a maple lime dressing that comes together in just 20 minutes! via https://jessicainthekitchen.com - 47 This Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad is a beautiful summer salad loaded with peaches and plums and drizzled with a maple lime dressing that comes together in just 20 minutes! via https://jessicainthekitchen.com - 48

Pictured: Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad

I’m just getting into peaches and plums (shocker!) but I’ve been putting them in and on everything lately. This Stone Fruit Salad is one you can’t miss.

My Favourite Stone Fruit Recipes:

  • Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad
  • Stone Fruit Salad with Peaches and Plums
  • Grilled Stone Fruit with Coconut Cream
  • Really Easy Plum Cake by The Crepes of Wrath
  • Summer Stone Fruit Crisp by Bakerita

More Stone Fruit Recipes »

PUMPKINS

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Pictured: Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

My Favourite Pumpkin Recipes:

  • Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Skinny Vegan Pumpkin French Toast
  • Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte by Champagne Tastes
  • Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Streusel Topping by Chelsea’s Messy Apron

More Pumpkin Recipes »

RADISHES

These Quick-Pickled Radishes are so easy to make and are delicious crunchy and spicy bites on everything! - 51 These Quick-Pickled Radishes are so easy to make and are delicious crunchy and spicy bites on everything! - 52

Pictured: Quick Pickled Radishes

HOW am I just getting into Radishes? Not only are they so undeniably pretty, their crunch and spice factor reminds me a lot of kohlrabi which I fell in love with two years ago. Be sure to try out all different varieties of radishes including easter egg radishes (pictured above), daikon radishes and any other kinds that you can find!

My Favourite Radish Recipes:

  • Quick Pickled Radishes
  • Radish and Egg Salad by a Couple Cooks
  • Salted Rosemary Roasted Radishes by Running to the Kitchen

More Radishes Recipes »

SQUASH

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Pictured: Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Crispy Sage

Squash is where it’s at. Definitely one of my favourite recipes ever above!

My Favourite Squash Recipes:

  • Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Crispy Sage
  • Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
  • Butternut, Kale & Feta Quiche by Green Kitchen Stories
  • Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash by Eat Well 101

More Squash Recipes »

TOMATOES

I would say tomatoes are my summer/fall staple, but they are definitely one of my LIFE staples. I put tomatoes in and on every. single. thing. Whether’s its using cherry tomatoes , tomato sauce or making my own marinara sauce , tomatoes are so great to use this month because they go with everything! If you aren’t a fan of tomatoes, try using it seasoned instead of raw. It may change your perspective!

My Favourite Tomato Recipes:

  • Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
  • Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
  • Coconut Chickpea Curry
  • Baked Goat Cheese with Fire Roasted Tomatoes by A Couple Cooks
  • Chickpea Dumplings in Curry Tomato Sauce by Diettaste

More Tomato Recipes »

If you try any of these recipes, please let me know in the comment section below, or tag me on instagram with the hashtag #jessicainthekitchen . What do you plan to make this month?

P.S. I’ve completely redone my Pinterest boards to be ingredient specific so you can find more great seasonal September produce. Head over to check it out!