Happy Labor Day week-end!

We have a very large family, but this Labor Day week-end we will not be able to get together.   I still like to celebrate with a Labor Day cook-out but since it will just be Grandpa Bob and I, the menu needs to be scaled down.

Keep it festive.  Decorate your table or cook-out area.  That will still make if feel like a holiday.

Our weather is so hot that I think our picnic will be inside this year!

I want to share a collection of recipes/ food ideas to enjoy if your Labor Day cook-out will only be for 2 people.

This Burger and Hot Dog Board for 2 is a party on it’s own. I simply fix 2 hot dogs and 2 burgers with a variety of  sides. Listed later in post are some of the scaled down sides recipes.

HERE is the Homemade Hot Dog Sauce Recipe. I make the full recipe and freeze smaller containers to pull out for parties of 2.

Creating a Food Board is a great idea. Super Chef Salad on a Board.

If you prefer a big sandwich to share, this Picnic Focaccia is awesome.

Other Main dish choices  for your Labor Day cook-out:

Filet Mignon

Steak  or Chicken Kabobs

 

Sliders .  We like chicken or beef sliders.

Side Dishes offer many options for Labor Day:

Potato Salad.    This delicious homemade potato salad recipe is scaled down so you will have plenty but not an enormous bowl full of it.

Protein Packed Pasta Salad

Deviled Eggs

Here is the recipe for the Baked Beans. When making them for 2, I use the small can of Bush’s Pork n Beans.

Desserts round off the menu:

This Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is perfect for  Labor Day Recipes for 2. It includes so many fresh flavors of the season.  Recipe HERE 

There is no reason not to celebrate a Labor Day cook out with only 2 people.  Just chose a few of these ideas and have a great day.