I love holiday weekends, particularly summer ones which include BBQ’s, picnics, parties and potlucks. Whether your’re hosting your own Labor Day party or asked to bring your favorite dish to a friend’s potluck, these easy, crowd-pleasing summer recipes are sure to wow your guests while ending summer with a (healthy) bang!

Appetizers and Salads

• Margherita Pizza Hummus
• Tomato Basil Bruschetta
• Strawberry-Mint Chicken Salad
• Summer Buckwheat Salad

Main Dishes

• Lightened-Up Beef Sliders
• Spicy Buffalo Chicken Skewers
• Coconut-Lime Fish Tacos with Peach Avocado Salsa
• Apple Dijon Turkey Burgers (tip: make the burgers smaller to serve as sliders)

Sides

• Red, White, and Blue Potatoes
• Herb Crusted Baked Tomatoes
• Vanilla-Mint Fruit Salad

Desserts

• S’mores Blondies
• Samoas Turtle Bites
• Oatmeal S’mores Cookies