11 Responses to “Good side dishes for a BBQ? Recipes?”

1. Janey K says:

   June 4, 2010 at 8:10 am

   i like a Caesar salad with my BBQ.
   i think almost anyone can make a Caesar salad
2. Emma B says:

   June 4, 2010 at 8:12 am

   macaroni salad
3. Kr_Princess says:

   June 4, 2010 at 8:59 am

   Rice Pilaf is awesome and easy to make! You can buy boxes that are practically prepared for you, all you have to do is cook it with water and olive oil. It’s really delicious!
4. cowgirl_power82 says:

   June 4, 2010 at 9:33 am

   Coleslaw

   Baked Beans:
   Start with a family sized can of pork and beans:

   Cook 2-3 pieces bacon chopped, with 1/2 small onion chopped, and 1/2 bell pepper chooped. Drain off the fat and add to the beans.
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   Pasta Salad:

   Cold Orzo Salad:

   Boil some orzo pasta, drain and cool. Add some chopped red onion, roma tomatoes, corn, feta cheese, and Italian dressing.

   Or more of a traditional creamy pasta salad:

   This is also an eye bell it recipe:

   tri colored rotini, boiled and drained. Rinse with cool water and let the noodles cool down.

   Chop up some red onions and seperate as well as possible. Mix up 1 itaillian or other vinegarette and 2 parts ranch dressing. Add slice olives, onions, kidney beans, and garbonzo beans to the noodles. Fold in dressing, cover and chill. YUM!!!
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   A nice and different fruit salad type recipe is….

   Tangy Watermelon Salad:

   4 cups seedless watermelon-cubed
   2 tbsp olive oil
   3 tbsp lime juice
   1 tbsp red wine vinegar
   3/4 crumbled feta cheese
   1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint or Italian parsley

   Mix the oil, lime juice, and vinegar. Toss the watermelon with the oil and lime mix. Gently fold in feta cheese, and mint/parsley. Serve immediatly.

   Then stir in some kecthup, brown sugar, mustard and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Potato Salad:

   I always eye ball maine so nothing exact here but this is what I put in it.

   Potatoes-cut into about 1 in cubes (bite sized) boiled, then drained and cooled.

   Chopped red or white onion

   Hard boiled eggs

   Pickles cut up or relish of need be

   Celery optional

   Mayo

   Mustard

   Dill

   And a splash of pickle juice.

   Mix and chill a couple fo hours for the best taste.

   Or this one is really good too:

   Zesty Potato Salad:

   1 1/2 pounds red potatoes 1/4erd
   1/2 cup italian dressing
   1/4 spicy brown mustard
   1 cup sliced celery
   1/4 minced parsley
   2 tbsp chopped green onion

   Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender, drian.

   Meanwhile mix the dressing and mustard together with the parsley.

   Pour over the potatoes, celery, and green onions. Toss to coast, cover and chill a couple of hours before serving.
5. Tina Marie says:

   June 4, 2010 at 10:31 am

   Corn on the Cobb. Fresh Veggies like squash cooked in foil on top of grill with lots of butter…..
6. WingsFan says:

   June 4, 2010 at 11:17 am

   My absolute favorite is Chinese Cole Slaw. Make a simple dressing by using 3 tbs balsamic vinegar, 3 tbs sugar and 1/4 c vegetable oil along with the seasoning packet from oriental flavor ramen noodles. For the salad mix 1 bag of shredded cole slaw mix, 4 green onions (sliced), ramen noodles and a handful of nuts (I use sliced almonds or sunflower seeds). Don’t put the dressing on until just before ready to eat. ENJOY!
7. EmilyCat says:

   June 4, 2010 at 11:38 am

   pasta salad!! i don’t really follow a recipe so here’s just some ideas for ingredients…
   -pretty much any small cut pasta: macaroni, rotini, fusilli, etc… boil until tender and drain well (duh)
   -classico pesto is THE BEST for sauce, and you don’t need to add any extra spices, oil, or garlic. use sparingly then leave out the jar so people can add extra to taste.
   -veggies: celery, red pepper, radish, green onion, zucchini, broccoli, pretty much whatever floats your boat! cut into bite-sized pieces.
   -toasted pine nuts & a bit of lemon juice, toss it altogether and refrigerate until ready to eat. lasts about 3-4 days in the fridge.

   enjoy!!
8. Momof2inLa says:

   June 4, 2010 at 11:39 am

   Potato Salad
   Cook potatoes til soft, cook a couple eggs hard boiled, chop these up, add in relish, onions, mayonnaise, and mustard, mix well.

   Pasta Salad
   (Noodles cooked, add in a bottle of Kraft Bacon Ranch dressing, chopped tomatoes, 1/2 of a bell pepper, 1/2 of a purple onion,)

   Corn on the cob

   Garlic Bread

   Green Salad with various dressings

   Twice Baked Potatoes
   Bake potatoes til soft, cut in half when cooled down enough to touch,
   scoop out potato part saving skin, place potato “meat” , milk, butter, salt, pepper, green onions-diced, sour cream, and a handful of cheddar cheese in a bowl. Mix until it’s like mashed potatoes. Put mixture back in skins, top with more cheddar cheese, and bacon bits. Put in oven and let cheese melt.
9. Kate M says:

   June 4, 2010 at 12:14 pm

   CHEESY CORN FLAKE POTATOES

   1 lg. bag frozen hash browns
   1 onion, diced
   1 can cream of chicken soup
   2 sticks butter, melted
   10 oz. sour cream
   12 oz. grated cheddar cheese
   Corn flakes
   Salt & pepper

   Put potatoes in the bottom of a 9″x13″ pan. Mix onion, soup, 1 stick melted butter, sour cream and cheese. Spread on top of potatoes. Put a layer of corn flakes on top of mixture. Drizzle remaining butter on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

   I usually buy the big turkey roasting pans and double the recipe, that way theres enough for everyone!

   May also need to extend cooking time if starting wth frozen hashbrowns.
10. H-man says:

    June 4, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Salad:- Rice and Bean
    1 bell pepper (coarsely chopped)
    1 onion (coarsely chopped)
    1 tbsp. oil
    1 cup rice (cooked)
    1 can corn
    1 can kidney beans
    1 can spicy crushed tomatoes
    S & P to taste.
    1 tsp ground red pepper (if you like hot)
    shredded cheese (optional)
    sour cream (optional)
    Saute pepper and onion in the oil until desired tenderness is reached.
    In large pot add cooked rice, sauted peppers and onion, and all other ingredients.
    Heat until warm, top with cheese and sour cream.

    Allow to cool if you wish.
    Colour the rice yellow with some Turmeric.
11. Neekan H says:

    June 4, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    garlic mashed tatoes