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Simplify your Labor Day weekend with ready-made favorites.

Enjoy A Labor-Free Labor Day

Ah, the final weeks of summer. Evenings are cooler, kids are back in school and autumn is just around the corner. Weekends are the perfect time to toast the end of the season with family, friends and—of course—food!

From centerpiece-worthy florals to fresh-made sides, we have everything you need for a relaxing (and delicious) weekend. Discover innovative ways to make compound butter, ready to slather on everything from chicken and shrimp to Gourmet Burgers. Explore ready-to-eat sides, plus grilling favorites that are sure to elevate any Labor Day cookout.

Cookout Essentials

Send off summer with a memorable cookout. We’ve gathered some of our favorite go-to entrees to toss on the grates while you mingle with friends and family.

No cookout is complete without Baby Back Ribs. Ours are fresh, ready to grill and slather in your favorite BBQ sauce or try our recipe for Honey Barbecue Ribs.

If you’re in the mood for seafood, look no further. Explore some on our favorite recipes, tips & reasons to love our selection of shrimp, including Wild American Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined Shrimp and our Colossal Grilling Shrimp. Each variety is versatile and full of flavor.

We also have USDA Prime and Premium Choice New York Strip that’s tender, juicy and flavorful. Explore our extensive selection of USDA Prime beef, so you can serve the best of the best at your next cookout.

Just Add Heat

It’s time for a cookout. Luckily, we have all the tips and tricks you need to grill like a pro. Serve the best burgers your guests have ever had, or try something new with uniquely grillable cheese and fresh produce (like grilled avocados). Hungry yet? Get grilling!

For quick, easy grilling with tasty results, check out our Grill it Now page, where you can learn about our marinated meat, seafood planks and kabobs. Every item is prepared in store so all you have to do is choose your entrée and fire up the grill!

If hot dogs are on the menu, you and your guests will love these 100% all-beef frankfurter Klement's Hot Dogs from our Meat Department. Crafted in small batches from an old family recipe, these MSGfree dogs have been made in Milwaukee, WI, for over 60 years. And they’re the official hot dog of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Butter Me Up

Whether you slather it on grilled corn, or top it on your steak, our easy, homemade compound butters are perfect for elevating your Labor Day cookout.

Simply start with 1 stick of softened, unsalted butter and combine the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until everything is well blended. Then, transfer the butter to the center of a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap butter, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to secure everything, and refrigerate until firm.

Old Bay Compound Butter: Add 1 tbsp The Fresh Market Best of the Bay Seasoning, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly ground pepper (to taste). The classic flavors of Old Bay are reminiscent of summer vacations spent at the beach, making this butter an ideal accompaniment to our fresh, wild salmon, shrimp, lobster or crab.
Pimiento Cheese Compound Butter: Add ¼ c pimento cheese, 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste). This decadent butter is delicious with corn on the cob, and also adds a savory Southern touch to our Gourmet Burgers.
Cilantro-Lime Compound Butter: Add ¼ c finely chopped cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ tsp kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste). The bright, citrusy flavors of the cilantro and lime make this butter an excellent pairing for our new Chicken Asada.

Ready-to-Eat Sides

Need an effortless side dish to bring to a Labor Day get-together or serve at your own holiday gathering? Give these salads a whirl!

Enjoy wholesome lemon orzo, smokey mozzarella salad or one of our flavorful potato salads loaded with tasty ingredients like fresh herbs, bacon or blue cheese. You’ll find each of these ready-made salads in our Deli.

1Loaded Baked Potato Salad

It’s everything you love about a loaded baked potato, mixed up in a ready-to-eat potato salad. Savor tender chunks of potato, savory cheese, sour cream and, of course, bacon in every bite. Try it cold or hot—both options are equally delicious.

2Lemon Orzo Salad with Pine Nuts

Crunchy pine nuts, juicy tomatoes and fresh spinach beautifully complement buttery orzo pasta and light lemon vinaigrette.

3Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are often the key to a well-balanced plate. Ours are made with fresh Yukon Gold potatoes, real cream and rich butter then whipped to perfection.

4Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This savory side is always a crowd-pleaser! We’ve tossed perfectly cooked penne pasta, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, spinach and Parmesan in a light, creamy dressing.

5Herb Potato Salad

Fresh herbs add the perfect amount of color and flavor to this savory, cookout-ready potato salad. We’ve seasoned tender red potatoes with basil and dill, along with crunchy celery, onion, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.

6Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Blue cheese-lovers, meet your new favorite potato salad. Our creamy Blue Cheese Potato Salad is crafted with crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, rich sour cream, crunchy celery and onions. It’s full of flavor and makes a great cookout side dish.

Don’t Forget Dessert

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of ready-made treats, from classic pies to delicious cakes that take any celebration to the next level.

1Lemon Meringue Pie

This sweet, tangy pie is truly a slice of summertime. Available for a limited time, our Lemon Meringue Pie is topped with fire-toasted meringue for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. It looks as good as it tastes!

2Strawberry Chantilly Cake

Made with Chantilly cream and strawberry jam, this moist white cake is topped with fresh strawberries from our Produce Department.

3Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake

Calling all chocolate-lovers. A layer of milk chocolate truffle and a layer of white chocolate truffle sit atop a layer of rich devil’s food cake. Decorated with chocolate ganache and white chocolate swirls.

4Chocolate Silk Peanut Butter Cream Pie

This peanut butter and chocolate silk cream pie is topped with real whipped cream and a peanut butter chocolate drizzle.

5Grab & Go Sweets

Need something easy? From Pillow Cookies in decadent flavors like Almond, Brownie and Raspberry, to Mini Platters of Crispie Cookies, Gourmet Cookies and Triple Chocolate Brownies, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Bonus: No forks required!

Refreshing Sips & Chilled Treats

Keep cool this Labor Day with ice-cold beverages. Our Seasonal Sips page features everything from SCheerwine Bourbon Slushy to a Mango Turmeric Margarita you can enjoy with or without alcohol.

When it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven, opt for the freezer instead. Sugar, water, green grapes and honeydew combine to create a refreshingly simple frozen dessert you’ll want to make again and again. We also have creative and craveable recipes for Mango Sorbet and Horchata Pops that are elegant, flavorful and an easy way to impress your guests.