Make this year’s cookout irresistibly delicious. From hearty mains and show-stopping sides to cool summer desserts and refreshing drinks, this curated list of top Labor Day recipes has everything you need to celebrate summer’s last big bash in style.

In the South, summer never fades quietly — we give it a proper send-off the first weekend of September. Labor Day is the final chance to savor warm-weather flavors: fire up the grill, mix up dips and salads, prep picnic favorites, and finish with cool desserts and crowd-pleasing drinks.

If you’re wondering how to make this year’s Labor Day better than the last, this collection of 15 tried-and-true recipes is designed to inspire. Below you’ll find a mix of classics and fresh ideas that make planning easy and the menu memorable. Here’s everything you need to make your Labor Day cookout delicious.