These no-bake Chocolate Caramel bars are a perfect end to any Labor Day celebration!
It’s the unofficial last weekend of summer–and after Monday, it’s back to school and back to work routines for most of us! Even though I’m not formally a student any more, I sure do feel as if the year begins in September. Plus, I have to stop wearing white, right? 😉
In honor of the last official BBQ event before Fall, I thought I’d share some favorite recipes for your shindig from the RH blog and from some of my foodie friends. If you haven’t planned your menu yet (or even if you have!) here are some great options for the long weekend.
Hope you get out there and enjoy the weather, have a chance to chillax, and munch on some great food!
Recipes are suitable for various stages of an anti-candida diet.  When recipes are suitable only for maintenance (such as those with banana, dates, vinegar, etc), that will be indicated after the title.Â
Appetizers/Munchies
[Basil Spinach Pesto Hummus from A Dash of Compassion makes a great opening snack.]
Peach and Black Bean Salsa from Cadry’s Kitchen
Raw Collard Wraps with Curried Carrot Pate from Ricki Heller
Spicy Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Dip from Big Man’s World
Basil Spinach Pesto Hummus from A Dash of Compassion
Garlic Herb Cheese Spread from Simply Gluten-Free (use apple cider vinegar)
Baked Sweet Potato Falafels from Ricki Heller
Roasted Shishito Peppers with Lime from Tess Challis
Sweet Potato and Kale Balls from Hallie Klecker
Summertime Bruschetta (with Peach Salsa) from A Dash of Compassion
Beverages
[So refreshing! Matcha-Pineapple Cooler.]
Ginger-Mint Tea from Ricki Heller
Matcha-Pineapple Cooler from yours truly
Watermelon-Basil Cooler from moi
Salads and Sides
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette from Ricki Heller
Avocado Grapefruit Salad with Chili-Roasted Almonds from Tess Challis
Vegan Lemon Dill Pasta Salad from Welcoming Kitchen
Kale and Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad from A Dash of Compassion
Raw Kale Slaw from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen
Grilled Romaine with Sweet and Smoky Dressing from Ricki Heller
Cauliflower Cashew Confetti Salad from Spabettie
Patriotic Potato Salad from Go Dairy Free
Mock Tuna Salad from Ricki Heller
Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad from Spabettie
Crispy Asian Slaw from Recipe Renovator
Best Potato Salad (with vegan options) from Wendy Polisi
Healthy Creamy Broccoli Salad from Ceara’s Kitchen (use goji berries for ACD)
Raw Sweet Potato and Greens Slaw from Nava Atlas
Three Bean and Potato Salad from Recipe Renovator
Cabbage Slaw with Cashew Curry Mayo from A Dash of Compassion
Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad from Vegan Family Recipes
Herb Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad from Veggie Inspired Journey
Raw Brussels Sprout Salad with Tangy Mustard Dressing from The Full Helping
Sweet Heat Cabbage and Carrot Slaw from Wendy Polisi (maintenance)
Asian Chopped Salad from My Whole Food Life
Healthy Rainbow Pasta Salad from Ceara’s Kitchen (use apple cider vinegar for ACD)
Vegan Seven Layer Salad from Go Dairy Free
Whole Foods Kale and Beet Salad Knockoff from Ricki Heller
Vegan Macaroni Salad from Healthier Steps
Cucumber and Chickpea Salad from Welcoming Kitchen
German Potato Salad with Vegan Coconut Bacon Bits from Recipe Renovator
Main Event
[Easy Spicy Black Bean Burgers are a great main dish option!]
Chipotle Lentil Burgers from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen (use GF buns)
Smoky BBQ Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers from The Vegan 8 (maintenance)
Quick and Easy Black Bean Burgers from Welcoming Kitchen
Grillable Eggplant Burgers from Ricki Heller
Artichoke Spinach Cauliflower Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa
Falafel Burgers with Creamy Tahini Sauce from Simply Gluten-Free
Grain-Free Pizza from Ricki Heller
Healthy Eggplant Burger with Homemade Vegan Mayo from Vegan Family Recipes
Beet and Brown Rice Sliders from Recipe Renovator
Ultimate Mexican Nacho Burger from Veggies Don’t Bite
Zucchini Fritters from Ricki Heller
Black Bean and Chipotle Burgers from Go Dairy Free
Grilled Falafel Carrot Burgers from Trinity’s Conscious Kitchen
Tex-Mex Black Bean Burgers from Ricki Heller
Pesto Veggie Burger with Sundried Tomato Aioli from Namely Marly (ACD maintenance)
Green Power Burgers from Coconut and Berries
Heather Nicholds’ Spicy Black Bean Burgers from Heather Nicholds
Desserts
[Surprise filling of chocolate-chip cheesecake inside chocolate cupcakes.]
Strawberry Lemonade Italian Ice from Welcoming Kitchen
Berries N Cream Yogurt Pops from Go Dairy Free (ACD maintenance)
Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles from Ricki Heller
Classic Blueberry Pie from Recipe Renovator
No Bake Caramel Cookie Truffle Balls from Ricki Heller
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies from My Whole Food Life (maintenance–or use coconut nectar)
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes from Ricki Heller
Date-Free Date Squares from Ricki Heller
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Go Dairy Free
Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake (Panera Knockoff) from Ricki Heller
Grown Up Superfood Cookies from Ricki Heller
“Mum, we’re sorry to see summer go, too. Especially those burgers Dad’s been grilling. . . and secretly sharing with us!”Â
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Wonderful collection, I’m hungry! 🙂 Thank you so much for including my Harissa Fries with BBQ Sauce
Thanks so much, Florian! Your recipes are always so gorgeous and so healthy–happy to include it! 🙂
What an awesome round up 🙂 Thank you for including a couple of my recipes!! Sharing on my facebook page and twitter!
Thanks so much, Ceara! Loved your recipes! Hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
I need a BBQ to attend, STAT! These all look amazing! Thanks for including my Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad!
Me, too–LOL!! And that potato salad looks insane. Can’t wait to try. 🙂
This is such an amazing collection. I feel honored to be included among such great company.
But OF COURSE, Wendy! Your recipes are always (always!) amazing. Loved that potato salad!! 😀
Hi Ricki! I have tried some of your recipes before and they were fantastic! I am dying to try the Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Inside Cupcake recipe. I had leaky gut and was on a strict low sugar diet for awhile and I came to your website and found some dessert recipes that made me get through it without going crazy.
Thanks so much, Melanie! I really enjoyed those cupcakes–hope you do, too. And glad that you were able to get through your lower sugar phase! 🙂
Thanks for including some of my recipes, Ricki! This is an incredible list!
Wow! What a great collection of some delicious recipes. I’m pinning so I remember where to find these recipes again, some are definitely calling my name.
Glad to hear that, Renee! I’m going to have to throw several get-togethers just so I can try all the ones I want to! 🙂
enjoy your labour day weekend – we are just heading into warmer months and I am embracing them – I am looking forward to lots of fresh salads and I think I need lots of burgers as it has been too long since we had any – so this round up will be very useful
Wow, what a line-up! And thank you so much for including me Ricki! Stumbling …