Labor Day is just around the corner.  Do you have your menu ideas in place?  Whether you are hosting a big family and friend gathering or a small and intimate gathering, food is always the highlight of the party.

I have compiled a nice list of recipe ideas that I am interested in adding to my menu for our upcoming family gathering. Include the kiddies in the preparation to make it more exciting and fun.

One unique and fun idea I found is pretty much a picnic in a jar. Layered Cornbread and Turkey Salad!  Not only does this look amazing and healthy, the preparation is so colorful. Preparation is pretty simple but require quite a few ingredients to pull it off successfully.  Visit Home is Where the Boat is to see colorful pictures, ingredient list and preparation details.

The kiddies will love this one for dessert!  Fireworks Pudding Cookies.  Sounds so fun, right?  They look amazing and colorful too.  Red, white, and blue M & M's are one of the key ingredients to make it a festive Labor Day dessert.  Visit Crazy for Crust for colorful images and preparation details.

Want a unique spin on flavor and presentation with a family favorite, pizza? Bacon Flag Pizza is most definitely an idea for your family gathering.  The kids will have fun with this one too.  Yes, bacon is a key ingredient to making this dish.  For more details, visit Tablespoon.

A holiday party wouldn't be the same without pasta.  What about red, white, and blue pasta?  Again, this is one the kids will love preparing as it involves blue coloring for the pasta, cherry tomatoes for the red, and cauliflower for the white.  For an idea of how this will look, visit This is Why KTC is Hot.

Here is a traditional recipe which is also easy to make, red, white, and blue Jello!  You can also choose to do this parfait style, based on your tastes.  The end result makes a great table centerpiece to celebrate the day.  Visit It's All Good to see a beautiful photo along with ingredients and preparation details.

Do you love grilled Corn on the Cob? There's five ways you can grill them and with added flavor.  From Bacon Cheddar to  Old-Bay Garlic, Corn on the Cob just got more exciting and flavorful.  For pictures and details on how to put this yummy recipe together for your Labor Day menu, visit Hey Eep.

For more Labor Day recipe, dessert, and appetizer ideas for your next Labor Day gathering, visit The Slow Roasted Italian.