Having a BBQ and want some easy side dishes.?

Question

Having a BBQ next weekend and have all the usual items of food but am stuck for side dishes. Salad invariably gets left as does rice or noodles ...... any easy suggestions on what to serve with BBQ food as a way of an accompianment ??

Answer 1

Baked beans are always good, as is corn on the cob. I make potatoes in a packet. Cut up some potato, onions, a little salt/pepper, then a pat of butter. Wrap in foil and grill until done about 15- 20 minutes. You can make individual packets or a large one. The corn and beans can also be placed on the grill. Enjoy your BBQ!!! What time should I be there?

Answer 2

This is a great salad that I love and it's very easy to do. You will get the components together and assemble it all at the party. It's a bit different but really good and always a hit. Dressing: 3/4 Cup plain oil: corn, safflower, etc. 1/3 Cup white vinegar 1/2 Cup sugar 2 soup seasoning packets (from the ramen noodles below) combine, shake, set aside Salad: 2 packets of beef top ramen noodles break up noodles and use flavor packets for dressing 2 bunches of scallions finely chopped 1/2 to 1 Cup each of sunflower seeds and sliced almonds, toasted 1 large bag prepared cabbage slaw with carrots (not finely shredded) Toss all together at the last possible minute.

Answer 3

Grill potatoes are great so is pasta salad.

Slice some potatoes thin.
Slice some onions thin
Layer the potatoes and onions in heavy duty tin foil
dot with butter sprinkle with salt and pepper
close up the tin foil and cook on the grill

1 box of Barilla tri-color fiori (wagon wheels)
red bell pepper
celery
carrotts
grape tomatoes
any other veggies that make you happy
Good Seasons garlic and herb salad dressing

cook the pasta,
make the dressing according to package directions,
chop the vegetables,
drain the pasta,
rinse in cold water
shake off excess water
combine pasta, chopped veggies, and dressing

Answer 4

I love this recipe for Hot Artichocke Dip http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/05/pampered-chef-hot-artichoke-dip.html
Pasta Salad is super easy and a little goes a long way http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/04/pasta-salad.html
Taco Dip is a great dish for any picnic or BBQ http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/04/taco-dip.html
Don't forget Potato Salad. Here is a recipe I use at all our parties and it doesn't have that generic grocery store taste, but easy enough to make http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/04/potato-salad.html
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a nice vegetable dish for a party http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/04/cheesy-broccoli-rice-casserole.html

Answer 5

It's just not a southern bbq without baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, deviled eggs, texas toast, and plenty of sweet tea & beer to wash it all down!

Answer 6

this is my favorite dish to make and it is so easy! it depends on how many you are serving but what im gonna put down will serve like 10 people so you can vary it to your liking.

5 cans sliced potatoes
1/2 cup minced onions
salt ( your preference how much i do not like alot of salt)
1-2 containers sour cream
1 1/2 bags shredded cheddar
1/2 - 1 stick of butter or margarine

*open cans of potatoes and drain.
*Mix the potatoes, onions, 1 container sour cream and 1 bag cheddar cheese in a bowl.
**(make sure the sour cream covers the potatoes and cheese evenly- if it does not add more sour cream til it has an even coat)
*spray a 9 x 13 glass pan with cooking spray and put the mixture in the pan and cover with cheese
* cover top with butter
*bake for 45 mins to an hour on 375 degrees

it is delicious! i hope you try it because i know when i make it i never have any left over

I also make it as a meal by itself sometimes i just cut up already cooked ham and add it!!!!

Another recipe we make for picnics and stuff that goes over well is hot potato salad.

*peel enough potatoes as if you were making mashed potatoes
*boil the potatoes
*boil 6-10 eggs
*cut up 1 onion (
* 1/2 jar of dill pickle spears
*when eggs are done boiling cut up
*when potatoes are done boiling take a fork and mash them you do not want them smooth like mashed potatoes you want some texture to them.

**mix the potatoes, eggs, onions, pickles in a bowl
** add salt, mayo, pickle juice and mustard (i just go by taste sorry i dont have an amount.

*** you can add more or less pickles, eggs and onions depending on your preference.

These are both great dishes i hope you try them and enjoy them!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

baked beans.corn on the cob{sweet corn}.sliced zuchkinni and squash,

cucumber salad
INGREDIENTS
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
DIRECTIONS
Combine cucumbers and red onion in a salad bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together water, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and seasoned salt. Pour over vegetables. Chill for 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature

rumaki,mmmm my favorite
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
12 ounces fresh chicken livers, halved
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
12 slices bacon, cut in half
1 quart oil for frying
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger root. Place chicken livers and water chestnuts in the mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Wrap each half slice of bacon around one chicken liver half and a slice of water chestnut. Secure by skewering with small skewers or toothpicks.
Carefully lower skewered wraps into the hot oil in small batches. Deep fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and of desired crispness. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Editor's Note

black bean dip with scoops chips

Answer 8

Baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, carrot and raisin salad, raw veggies, corn on the cob, chili con queso with tortilla chips, mac 'n' cheese, pasta salad, three bean salad, potato and cheese casserole.

Answer 9

I make this really easy pasta salad and it's good!! Buy some tri-colored rotini noodles, cut black olives, broccoli, italian dressing and parmesaen cheese in a can. Cook noodles and let chill. Cut broccoli into small pieces. Add broccoli and olives to noodles. Then add italian dressing and cheese to taste, depending on your preference! Good luck!

Answer 10

deviled eggs,(they always get eaten) Lil' smokies in bbq sauce in a crockpot. cubed watermelon or cantilope, chips and salsa, grapes, mushroom caps filled with pepper jack and heated in foil on the grill. Corn cobs left with the husks, (clean out the silk first) then dip them in water, and wrap with foil, and heat them on the grill. various cheeses cut into cubes.