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Whenever a holiday comes around, we’re always looking to Ina Garten for the ultimate dinner menu.Valentine’s Day,Memorial Day,Thanksgiving, you name it: if it calls for a dinner spread, the Barefoot Contessa has got you covered, and that includes for this Labor Day weekend.
“The summer is almost over (sigh) and I start to panic that the farm stands won’t have all their gorgeous produce soon,” Garten wrote in her recentInstagram caption. “I’m planning my Labor Day menu to use local ingredients before they’re all gone!”
Here’s every dish from Garten’s menu so you can re-create the magic at home—plus some alternatives to add a personal touch.
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Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage & Corn
“The Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage & Corn can be prepped ahead and cooked in the 20 minutes before dinner,” Garten wrote.
For a more comforting meal, whip up a clam chowder orpasta dishthat will have you greeting fall with opening arms.
Heirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad
Talk about the perfect side! With only five ingredients (alongside pantry staples like salt, pepper and oil), thisHeirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Saladwill make you wish that tomato season could last forever.
“Is there anything easier?” Garten said about the salad. With only two steps and taking less than 10 minutes to make, it’s definitely hard to beat.
With your leftover tomatoes, make another easy side dish this weekend like ourGarlicky Marinated Tomatoesfor a juicy bite.
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Summer Rosé Sangria
If you’re looking for a last-minute big-batch cocktail, thisRosé Sangriarecipe is just for you. Garten recommends making this sangria filled with strawberries, raspberries and plums in the morning and letting it sit in the fridge until you’re ready to serve come dinnertime.
Want more big-batch cocktail options as more holidays approach? OurSlow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandyis what fall dreams are made of.
Fig & Ricotta Cake
For dessert, Garten’s Fig & Ricotta Cake is the way to go, and there’s a simple way to keep it cool.
“Fig & Ricotta Cake can be made early in the afternoon and served with ice cream or crème fraîche,” she stated.
We love how figs are receiving a spotlight in this dessert.
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