Do you have a gathering on the agenda this Labor Day weekend? If so, we've got a few crowd-pleasing recipes to share! From drinks to dessert, these recipes feature fresh, seasonal ingredients you'll find at your local farmers' market -- even through the hottest Florida summer months.
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Watermelon Slushy
This grown-up drink is perfect for hot summer nights. Make a mocktail for the kids by leaving out the vodka.
Pickled Shrimp
No more rubbery shrimp! This recipe uses an oil and vinegar-type dressing rather than a vinegar pickling liquid alone and when doubled or quadrupled, it's perfect for a crowd.
Kale and Sweet Potato Empanadas
Make your empanadas small and serve them with Pumpkin Seed Chimichurri as appetizers or make them larger and add a salad for a full meal.
Moroccan Skirt Steak
The longer the skirt steak marinates, the more flavorful and tender the meat becomes.
Mayport Shrimp Salad
Light and flavorful, this salad is a great addition to a Sunday brunch or luncheon.
Honey Sriracha Wings
Careful - you may end up eating all of these before the guests arrive!
Deconstructed Potato Salad
An easy-to-make side with no bowls required! To speed up the cook time on these kebabs, parboil potatoes before finishing them on the grill.
Sunflower Zoodle Salad in a Jar
Using a spiralizer makes quick work of zucchini noodles.
Herb Couscous
This couscous will become your favorite quick-to-fix side dish for potlucks and picnics.
Farro Salad with Roasted Peppers
This salad is filling enough to be a meal on its own or enjoyed as a precursor to your dinner.
Chili-Lime Chicken
This marinade is perfect for a spicy, citrusy kick. For optimal flavor, marinate overnight.
Fire Roasted Pepper Melt
Serve these tacos with avocadoes and Oaxaca cheese, a white, semi-hard cheese from Mexico.
Pizza on the Grill
Here’s a way to get crispy, perfectly charred pizza without leaving the backyard. Fire up the grill for a make-your-own-pizza party. Preparing the dough and toppings in advance makes it easy for...
Yakitori no Tare (Yakitori with Sauce)
These grilled chicken skewers are a popular street food in Japan, and make for an easy meal when cooking over a campfire. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in a squeeze bottle for...
Creamy Eggplant Dip
Add this to your next get-together menu. It’s a delectable vegan dip that everyone will love!
Peanut Butter Blondies
With or without the chocolate chips, these blondies are complex and balanced.
Datil Ginger Peach Ice Cream Sandwich
The ultimate treat to beat the heat? An ice cream sandwich! It’s easy to make at home using your favorite flavors of ice cream and cookies. Need some inspiration to get you started? We’ve...
Ginger Apple Pear Pie
This delicious pie works with either a lattice or solid top crust. Either way, you won’t have leftovers for long!
Fresh Blueberry-Peach Crisp
If you're like us, when summer comes around, you salivate at the sight of fresh, seasonal fruit like blueberries and peaches. Sometimes, we can't resist eating these yearly treats straight from the...
Traditional Fried Oysters
A southern classic! Serve these fried oysters on top of deviled eggs or place them in a bun for easy-to-eat sliders.
EATING LOCALLY
What's in Season
Here's a list of local food you'll find in season throughout the year in Northeast Florida.
Seminole Pumpkin
Seminole Pumpkin can be used in soups, stews, pies and even mixed with leftover risotto for a light dinner entree.
The Sugar Figs of Florida
While the rest of the country enjoys berries through the summer months, in Florida, we're eating figs.
