If you're like us and celebrating the unofficial end of summer and the
start of school (whoo!) with some food and fun today, we rounded up a bunch of our favorite recipes that you can still whip up in time for your
party or barbecue. Here's to one last day of summer awesome before the craziness of back to school officially begins. Happy Labor Day, cool moms!
DRINKS
It's the end of summer, so not just any margarita will do. Try one of these
sophisticated margarita recipes and toast the end of August.
Beat the heat with these delicious
boozy slushie recipes. You can easily make sans-liquor versions for the kids too.
Sangria might be one of our favorite summer treats. These
creative sangria recipes are perfection (and not a lot of work either).
If you want a little twist on your typical cocktail offerings, here are some
fruity cocktail recipes that are sure to please.
FOOD
Get a little creative with your grilling with some of these
hot dog recipes that go beyond the plain old ketchup and mustard.
If salsa and chips are a snack staple at your parties, don't miss these
awesome salsa recipes that don't take a chef's degree to whip up.
Here are
8 of our favorite summer barbecue recipes beyond burgers (though we like those too).
How about a dip bar with these super simple
super tasty dip recipes?
DESSERT
Making your own ice cream is easier than you think. Here, our
favorite ice cream recipes that you can make in a snap. Or a couple.
Keep the oven off and try these amazing
no-bake summer desserts.
Popsicles aren't just for kids! These
gourmet popsicle recipes are great for grown-ups.
What's a barbecue without s'mores? We've got
9 fantastic s'mores recipes you'll definitely want to try.
For more delicious easy recipes, make sure to check our archives and follow our Food Pinterest Board. 
