Here in the U.S. we have a long weekend coming up; therefore, I thought I would provide some easy recipes from my archives that will allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying family and friends!
Huevos Rancheros
Roasted Bell Pepper Spread
Orzo Salad with Preserved Lemons
Carrot and Raisin Salad
Fennel Infused Onions
Sweet Cucumber Drink
Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken
Mango Jicama Salad
Easy Green Chile Stew
Have a great weekend!
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I remember when I first moved to Tucson. I looked at a menu at what is now my favorite Mexican restaurant, and was like WHAT is Huevos Rancheros? 🙂 I now know it is soooooo delicious! Your recipe looks so wonderful….actually all your recipes really made me hungry, they look fantastic! Hugs, Terra
What incredible options!!! Love each of them. The fennel infused onions look so different and delicate! Awesome!!! I think I am ready for a sweet cucumber drink too!
Hi MJ! Great compilation of photos. So tasty and colorful!
I have some preserved lemons in the fridge, going to go take a look at your orzo recipe…
Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend too.
LL
Thank you for this line up of Labor Day weekend yummies! For some reason, I can’t keep my eyes off that “carrot and raisin salad with the fried catfish on the background” and I’m not sure why. ;=)
May you and Bobby have a great and safe long weekend holiday, my friend!
~ ray ~
You’re so cute! 🙂 I tell you what – if I had a kitchen, I’d be frying me up some catfish this weekend! I am planning on making the carrot & raisin salad! Have a wonderful weekend Darlin!
Hi MJ,
What a great Labor Day Round Up, I am coming to your house, it looks delicious! Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Nice recipe lineup – I’m still loving those huevos rancheros!
All of it looks so good except for the beef. Nothing is wrong with the way recipe, just that we don’t eat beef. Definitely will recommend to my friends who enjoy eating beef.
Thank you for so many wonderful and so different ideas! I cannot believe I have almost missed this precious post.
Nice roundup of recipes! They all look great, but you’ve reminded me it’s been way too long since I’ve had huevos rancheros. Good stuff. I’m looking forward to the long weekend – thanks for all the inspiration.
I like each and every one of those dishes. Your food is always beautifully presented, hearty and inviting. Good thing you posted from the archive, because I don’t recall seeing these posts.
I think the cucumber drink, mango salad and huevos rancheros would be the perfect weekend!
What tantalizing photos! I love them all, but the mango salad especially
Thanks Zsuzsa! Yes, the mango salad is one of our favorites!
We are spoilt for choices dear – love all the veggie options 🙂
I am craving all of these dishes now. (Can you tell I have not made dinner yet?)
Honestly my holiday will be perfect if all of your delicious meals are served. Hehee. 🙂 I’m excited for the long weekend. I need some break from adjusting to back to school routine. LOL. Hope all is well with you MJ!
thanks Nami! Yes, you do need some down time! Hope you have a restful weekend!
I’ve heard you have a public holiday this weekend. Labor day? Love the look of all these dishes. The cucumber drink looks very refreshing.
Thanks HS! Yep – Labor Day, but looks like we’ll be laboring. Going to be painting the kitchen! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
All are great recipes Mj. Once you get new kitchen you are going make more and more beautiful recipes,
All great recipes!! loving the orzo salad, putting on my weekend list! have a great week!
Thank you for this delicious round up! Love each of them.
Thanks for sharing those amazing food. They all look delectable!
That’s going to be an amazing weekend. Can I come.
Nice round up, MJ! Love them all, but most especially the flank steak and orzo salad! Wishing you a fun labor day weekend!
So many great ideas! I esp. love the steak and the infused onions!!
I love all these increcible options! Especially that mango salad. Great post.
Wonderful round up of ideas! This is great, like one stop shopping for menu planning!
This is such a great round-up! Some old favorites and great new recipes, all in one place. I’ve already pined the Huevos recipe. I lived near a family-owned Mexican diner and it wasn’t Saturday if I didn’t get my huevos rancheros. I cannot wait to give this recipe a try! Thanks!
Thanks John! I hope you enjoy the Huevos! It’s our favorite weekend brunch!
Thank you for these delightful reminders MJ – everything looks so fresh and delicious. I haven’t had orzo in ages… we’re heading up to the lake for a last summer hurrah before the boys start school after labour day; this gives me plenty of inspiration! Hope the kitchen renos are going well :).
Thanks Kelly! That orzo salad makes a great dish for trips to the lake! It can be served hot or cold. Bobby eats it right out of the fridge. It also heats up nicely in the microwave. Have a marvelous weekend at the lake!
I can’t choose one, I want all 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
All of your dishes look fabulous! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
I’d like to try all of them. 🙂 That orzo salad looks especially good. 🙂 Hope you’re off to a good week! 🙂