15 must-know entertaining hacks for this Labor Day

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Keep the food simple

The simpler, the better. If there are many guests, choose dishes that are easy to prepare in bulk. Hot dogs and hamburgers are great options, as are pasta salads, chips and salsa, cured meat and cheese platters, salty accompaniments with hummus, tzatziki and other dips, etc. You can also prepare a pork roast, baked casseroles, meatloaf or pulled pork ahead of time. Don't forget to get the requisite condiments and sauces, depending on what you serve. For dessert, opt for mega-size fruit salads, chocolate mousse, pavlova, ice cream or pies.