Labor Day Feasting

As we say goodbye to summer playtime (and oppressive heat in some places), it's time to gather our barbecue tools and ice coolers for one last celebration.
Here are some barbecue ideas that don't require too much effort (we are celebrating Labor Day here in the U.S., after all), so there is no excuse to serve the same old fare. Unless you make a mean hamburger, in which case we'll be over for dinner.

Salads:

Festive Fennel Salad

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Lemongrass Dressing

Summer Tomato Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette

Melon Ball Salad with Spiced Ginger Syrup

Appetizers:

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Lobster, Mango and Jicama Summer Rolls

Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus

Spicy Satay Dip


Main Courses:

Grilled Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches with Roasted Red Pepper Duo

Lobster Arepas

Madeira Beef Filet

Tipsy Pork Chops with Bourbon-Laced Peach Chutney


Desserts:

Basil & Orange Ice Cream with Cinnamon Tuiles

Chilly Drunken Orange "Creamsicle"

Mocha Pudding with Espresso Creme

Vanilla Citrus Creme Sauce


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