When planning the menu for your Labor Day picnic or backyard barbecue, one of the toughest choices is deciding on which side dishes to prepare. Whether you’re grilling up hot dogs and burgers, smoking a pork shoulder, or serving up barbecue ribs, selecting the perfect side dishes often requires the most thought and preparation. I …
Barbecue side dish
One of my favorite crock pot side dishes to make for a backyard cookout is Corn on the Cob. A slow cooker piled with tender, yet slightly crispy pieces of sweet corn. Toss the corn with a little butter and salt and it is ready to eat whenever you are. This means no standing in …
One of my favorite things about summer is making recipes from fresh picked sweet corn, including this Southern Skillet Corn Recipe. It is a fantastic side dish to share with family and friends at backyard barbecues and picnics. Not only does it make for a beautiful presentation with various colors scattered throughout. The flavors and …
When it comes to planning what you are going to eat at your Memorial Day picnic or backyard barbecue, one of hardest decision to make is what side dish recipes to serve. Whether you are grilling hot dogs and hamburgers or smoking a pork shoulder or making barbecue ribs, it is the side dish recipes …
If you have ever tasted Smoked Baked Beans I am sure that you will agree with me that they are the best side dish served at any backyard barbecue. The sweet and smoky flavor of the beans makes for a great pairing with any smoked or grilled meats. It is a classic menu item at …
At every potluck, picnic, or backyard barbecue party that you attend this time of the year, you can almost guarantee that someone is going to bring some sort of cold macaroni salad to share. From a classic creamy macaroni salad recipe to one that has been flavored with bacon and tomatoes, you are sure to …