Food Blog: A Fresh Labor Day Menu

Monday, August 31, 2026

A Fresh Labor Day Menu

Hi ,

It’s been a busy summer! With a new baby, we’ve had lots of friends and family in town and lots of fun meals around the table. Summer is my favorite season to have people over—I can’t seem to leave the farmers market without a few heavy bags, so there’s always plenty to cook.

I thought I’d round up a few of the recipes that have been the biggest crowd-pleasers with our guests and put them into a handy PDF menu as a Pop of Flavor pre-order bonus. It would be perfect for a Labor Day gathering next weekend!

Here's how to get the menu:

1. Pre-order Pop of Flavor from any retailer (it's 50% off at Barnes and Noble and Amazon right now!)

2. Send your receipt to cookbook@loveandlemons.com.

3. We'll send you the menu, plus a code to access more exclusive recipes on our website.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

Stuffed Zucchini with Feta & Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
I made this when my sister and her family were in town, and it was such a beautiful, delicious main course. I used globe zucchini from the farmers market, but the recipe works with regular zucchini too. It’s based on a stuffed eggplant recipe in Pop of Flavor, with a versatile filling that can be made entirely ahead.

Potato & Pepper Salad with Green Ranch
I love a classic potato salad, but this one really celebrates peak summer produce. Sweet red peppers and crisp green beans fill the platter alongside the potatoes, all drizzled with creamy, herb-y Green Ranch from the cookbook’s Guide to Green Sauces.

Almond Cake with Cherry Pomegranate Sauce
I can’t get enough of this cherry sauce. It’s perfect on this simple cake—and if you have any left over, spoon it over your overnight oats. This recipe is straight from the cookbook, but I wanted you to have it before summer is over!

Sparkling Gin Cocktail with Blueberry Mint Shrub
A fresh summer cocktail for anyone who’s picked as many blueberries as we have this year! Another recipe from the cookbook that I wanted you to have early.