Recipes: Your Labor Day Menu Is DONE 🇺🇸☀️ + My Pear Almond Tart That is Fall Ready 🍂...

Ciao Reader!

I’m holding onto summer for just a little bit longer, and Labor Day weekend feels like the perfect excuse for one more big summer meal outside with all the foods we love.

If you’re hosting, heading to a BBQ, or just wondering what to make this weekend, here are a few ideas. Let me know what you make!

APPETIZERS

• ​Classic Italian Bruschetta — juicy summer tomatoes, basil, garlic, and good olive oil.
• ​Salami Cups — versatile, simple, and always beautiful for entertaining.
• ​Tarragon Chicken Salad — fresh, creamy, and easy to make ahead for a gathering.
• ​Zucchini Corn Salad — the perfect way to use two of summer’s best vegetables. Or Mexican Street Corn Dip.

SIDES

• ​Italian Green Beans and Potatoes — simple, rustic, and especially good with fresh garden beans.
• ​Berry Goat Cheese Salad — sweet berries, creamy goat cheese, and plenty of freshness. Peach and Burrata Salad.
• ​Greek Pasta Salad — you can’t have a summer BBQ without a really good pasta salad! Or, Pearl Couscous Salad .
• ​La Scala Chopped Salad - everyone will want this recipe!

MAINS

• ​Grilled Chicken Sandwiches — juicy, flavorful, and made for an end-of-summer BBQ.
• ​Italian Chicken Skewers — easy to grill, full of Italian flavor, and great for feeding a crowd.
• ​Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa — bright, fresh, and such a fun summer dinner.
• ​Pork Ribs — my dad's recipe that turns out perfect every time.

DESSERTS

• ​Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake — light, lemony, and not overly sweet. Or, super easy Lemon Mousse.
• ​Fresh Peach Pie — one last celebration of juicy summer peaches.
• ​NYT Original Plum Torte — jammy plums and buttery cake make this perfect right now.
• ​Chocolate-Covered Bananas — cold, easy, and especially fun for the kids. Or Biscoff Banana Pudding.

🍐 And while I’m holding onto every last bit of summer, I can feel fall sneaking in… My Pear Frangipane Tart is one recipe I cannot wait for you to make as pear season begins. Save that one for your first cozy baking day. Made with Amore ♥️, Elena.

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