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BBQ/Cookout side dishes

Knit-Chick — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:42:28 GMT

It's so hard to believe that Memorial Day is around the corner! So I'm thinking about side dishes. I usually do the usual potato salad, baked beans, etc. What are your favorites?

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On It — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:46:25 GMT

Cole slaw, corn on the cob, and pinto beans.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:50:32 GMT

Some type of a non-dairy cucumber salad or a non-dairy coleslaw. I used to make a coleslaw using ramen noodles, that was my go to for a covered dish.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:53:18 GMT

Potato salad,cole slaw & pasta salad.

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Knit-Chick — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:54:58 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
Some type of a non-dairy cucumber salad or a non-dairy coleslaw. I used to make a coleslaw using ramen noodles, that was my go to for a covered dish.

I think I've had that slaw with ramen noodles - so good and different!

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:57:54 GMT

A dessert that includes berries as a main ingredient. One of my favorite recipes is for strawberry cobbler.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:09:41 GMT

@Knit-Chick I love a loaded pasta salad with rotini and tortellini, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, Italian meats and cheeses, maybe fresh cucumbers, and a good Italian or oil and red vinegar dressing. Just leave me alone with that bowl!!

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rockygems123 — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:17:36 GMT

Grilled romaine lettuce, corn on the cob, sliced large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes.

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kate2357 — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:27:40 GMT

I'm with @PA Mom-mom in loving a loaded pasta salad and will make it, along w/ bbq beans for most summer events. My DILs are tasked w/ making the potato salad. They use my recipe and make up a boat load. I might make potato salad for Jack & I once or twice a year. I CANNOT be trusted w/ potato salad in my fridge.

I also like to make a berry dessert ... typically fresh raspberry or strawberry item. I make a great white layered cake w/ fresh strawberries and a whipped cream cheese icing. Oh la la ... so tasty.

Later, for 4th of July we will have a huge qty of Ranier cherries and iced watermelon instead of a dessert cake. We make pigs of ourselves eating the local Ranier cherries.

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RespectLife — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:45:42 GMT

@Knit-Chick

Any time someone asks for a side dish....I re-share a FAB, easy recipe that

@DiAnne shared in 2016 !

CHIPOTLE-MAPLE BLACK BEANS

This is ridiculously fast and easy if you need to make a last minute side dish for a barbecue. I have used it to "stretch" when I have had unexpected guests.

1 cup onion, diced
1 T vegetable oil
1 t garlic, minced
2 T apple cider vinegar
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (about 15 oz each)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup ketchup
2 T minced chipotle chiles in adobo
1 t dry mustard
1 t Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste

Saute onion in oil over medium heat until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

Deglaze with vinegar and bring to a boil. Add reminaing ingredients and simmer 10 minutes.

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Sooner — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:45:54 GMT

Good smoked meat, with or without sauce and perhaps a bun. And a side? The little scraps of smoked meat.

If I had to have a side, then green cabbage slaw with an oil and vinegar dressing; or red cabbage slaw with sriracha on it. Cabbage shredded really thin please. Or corn on the cob without unnecessary stuff like spices and such on it.

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wagirl — Sat, 13 May 2023 14:48:23 GMT

I bring a mandarin orange baked beans dish---so good!!

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Zhills — Sun, 14 May 2023 19:17:23 GMT

@wagirl You know that needs to be accompanied by a recipe! Sounds delicious!

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ECBG — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:02:02 GMT

I would have potato or pasta salad, deviled eggs, slaw, baked beans/corn, and fried okra.

Homemade ice cream, homemade banana pudding, or ice cream over a brownie.

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wagirl — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:21:30 GMT

@Zhills --will do--very easy, simple recipe!!!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:33:01 GMT

I won't repeat what have already been listed, but two other things that are my go-to's:

First, if I need more sides, I just love a couple cans of cold pickled beets ... a good option for those who are lazy or just out of time. The tangy-ness of pickled beets is always a surprising hit. I always have at least one can in the fridge, just in case another vegetable is needed.

If you haven't already tried this:

Instead of butter (or in addition to) have some whipped cream cheese to spread over hot ears of corn. Sound silly? Actually, what it gives you is hot creamed corn. Personally, I like the onion-chive flavor, but even plain is great. Really tasty!

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jpie — Sun, 14 May 2023 21:02:55 GMT

Whipped cream cheese + corn on the cob sounds delicious! Mmmmmmm

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MOMMAVik — Sun, 14 May 2023 22:04:31 GMT

Deli meat, cheese and fruit kabobs. Many recipes on Google. Fun to eat and colorful!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:38:04 GMT

My usual go to's are:

Sweet 'n' Sour Cucumber Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Chopped Veggie Salad (aka pasta salad w/o the pasta)

Caprese Salad

Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese

Strawberry Layered Dessert/Salad (keto version of Strawberry Pretzel Jello)

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:29:28 GMT

One of my favorites is the Cucumber Onion Salad w/ Dill.