Labor Day is coming up, and if you’re like us, you really, really need this holiday! Celebrate a day away from work by making good food and relaxing with your favorite people.
Whether you are staying home to chill out with family, having the neighbors over, or sharing the day with good friends, our Austin food bloggers have your back! Read on for tried and true recipes for food and drinks. Whether classic or adventurous, savory or sweet, these recipes won’t steer you wrong. Enjoy!
Wet Your Whistle
Food Banjo–Strawberry Slushie
Vino and Thyme–Insolito White Wine Sangria
Kitchen Concoctions–Mocha Root Beer Float Recipe
Fearless Captivations–5 Non-Alcoholic Hopped Drinks
Starters and Sides
Kitchen Concoctions–Grilled Spicy Peach Glazed Chicken Wings
The Weekly Menu–Mom’s Favorite Summer Pasta Salad
Food Fidelity–“i know you got soul” stewed okra
Kitchen Concoctions–Easy Baked Beans
Main Course Delights
The Weekly Menu–Chipotle Curry Chicken Salad
Food Fidelity–“kinky reggae” spicy coconut shrimp
Dawn the Gourmand–Cedar Plank Smoked Steak
Phat Phoodies–Easy Meals: Superfood Smoothie With Avocado and Bok Choy
The Weekly Menu–Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Phat Phoodies–Simple Healthy Meals: Stuffed Peppers With Basil Pesto Chicken
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Food Banjo–Easy Banana Pudding Recipe
Dawn the Gourmand–Hand Mixer Ube Ice Cream
Food Banjo–Chess Bars
Happy Labor Day from AFBA!
However and wherever you spend your Labor Day, we hope your day is filled with good people, good times, and great food!