10 Labor Day Grill Favorites

For most children, Labor Day is a bittersweet holiday; it is a last hurrah that signals summer's impending end. For grown-ups, however, this holiday is much more exciting. It promises a day off, a cold cocktail, and a chance to shine at the grill. Whether you're a novice griller or a seasoned professional, here are 10 fresh ideas for putting your grill to good use and throwing your most impressive backyard barbecue to date.

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  1. Grilled Bread with Thyme Pesto and Preserved Lemon Cream
  2. Spicy Shrimp
  3. Mexican Street Fair Corn
  4. Plum Sauced Pork Tenderloin
  5. Chimichurri Lamb Chops
  6. Tuscan Grilled Zucchini & Summer Squash
  7. Shrimp Burgers with Roasted Garlic-Orange Aioli
  8. Cedar Plank Grilled Loup De Mer (Sea Bass)
  9. Jamie Oliver's Smoked Beets
  10. Grilled Mint Julep Peaches