Labor Day Must-Eats: 7 Foods You Have to Eat Before the End of Summer

Summertime. Its almost gone, guys and gals. Which means this weekend is really the last great chance we all have to pull together our favorite people and grill up some seriously fresh ingredients which highlight the seasons freshest bounty. Fresh corn, heirloom tomatoes, a perfectly juicy burger are all part of the summertime experience. Here are our top 7, must-eat recipes to help you suck the marrow out of summer, make beautiful use of the seasonal bounty, and indulge in a few dont-miss-em summertime eats.

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  Dadburger Deluxe

  Grill up this massive beast of a burger, Dadburger Deluxe, and cram in all your favorite final flavors before summer turns into fall.
  Get our recipe for The Dadburger Deluxe
  Photo: Julie Van Rosedaal
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  Watermelon Feta Salad

  This Watermelon Feta Salad makes beautiful use of summertime watermelon. Topped with salty feta, this recipe is a beautiful way to celebrate the season.
  Get the recipe for Watermelon Feta Salad
  Photo: Brooklyn Supper
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  Sliced Heirloom Tomato Salad

  Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad turns garden fresh tomatoes!
  Get the recipe for Heirloom Tomato Summer Salad
  photo: Laura Levy
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  Fresh Corn Cornbread

  Fresh Corn Cornbread!
  Get the recipe for Fresh Corn Cornbread
  photo: Brooklyn Supper
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  Cold Blueberry Basil Soup

  Cold Blueberry Basil Soup!
  Get the recipe for Cold Blueberry Basil Soup
  photo: Julie Van Rosendaal
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  Zucchini Noodles with Marinara

  Zucchini Noodles with Marinara!
  Get the recipe for Zucchini Noodles with Marinara
  photo: Brooklyn Supper
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  Strawberry Banana Nutella Shortcake

  Strawberry Banana Nutella Shortcake!
  Get our recipe for Strawberry Banana Nutella Shortcake
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What recipe would you add? Tell us your all-time favorite summertime eat in the comments section below!

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10 Summertime Tomato Recipes

Its that time of year where if you are growing tomatoes, your garden is overflowing with every variety and youve got to come up with new and delicious ways to take advantage of their sweetness. If you dont have that garden bounty, head on over to any farmers market where you will find tables and tables of tomatoes and some great deals too. Ive found some recipes that will taste that much more incredible with fresh, in season tomatoes

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  Summertime Salad: Tomato, Basil, and Bean

  Go pick your cherry tomatoes for this simple salad that doesn't have a lot of extra fluff so you can take full advantage of the fresh flavors.
  Make your own summertime salad: tomato basil, and bean
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  Creamy Caesar Gazpacho

  Gazpacho is a great way to use up lots of fresh garden veggies and this recipe also adds the tang of caesar - delish!
  Make your own creamy Caesar gazpacho
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  Peach And Tomato Salad

  What a great way to take advantage of two fruits that are in season and full of complimentary flavors.
  Make your own peach and tomato salad
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  Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Stacks

  This is a fun way to serve a caprese and is perfect for getting the kids involved in the kitchen and excited about eating the creations.
  Make your own tomato mozzarella and basil stacks
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  Panzanella

  I could eat this all year, but right now with the tomatoes at their sweetest, I'll be making a giant bowlful (and possible eating it all).
  Make your own panzanella
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  Roast Tomato Salsa

  How could I not include a fresh salsa? Yum and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon...with an icy margarita.
  Make your own roast tomato salsa
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  Heirloom Tomato Salad With Bocconcini And Basil

  Heirlooms are so fun with their odd shapes and bright colors and decadent flavor. Pair them with some mini mozzarella balls, basil and just a few seasonings and you can taste summertime.
  Make your own heirloom tomato salad with bocconcini and basil
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  Classic Italian Bruschetta

  My favorite way to have bruschetta is on a picnic. I bring a container and some fresh bread and just scoop it up while sitting in the shade on the grass watching my kids play together. Heaven.
  Make your own classic Italian bruschetta
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  Slow Roasted Tomatoes of Perfection and Deliciousness

  If you have found yourself with more tomatoes that you can possible cook (or just craving something divine) try roasting them. This recipe is a crowd pleaser, true me. The first time I had these roasted tomatoes was at Jaime's house where she served them with brie and sliced fresh bread. They were devoured by all.
  Get the recipe for slow roasted tomatoes of perfection and deliciousness at Prudent Baby
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  Tomato Cucumber Chop

  I make this salad or a version all the time. We buy tons of cucumbers (kid lunch must have) and with all my tomatoes I just toss this together in no time for an after school snack or dinner side.
  Get the recipe for tomato cucumber chop at Cooking With My Kid
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