What are some good ideas, for side dishes, for a BBQ for friends?

Answer 1

Try some of the salads that aren't made with mayo. There are some really good ones, and you don't have to worry about them going bad. There is a really good pasta salad made with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, that is fantastic.

Answer 2

I made this for a BBQ it was a Huge it and looks like you spent hours in the kitchen I did have to buy a tart pan it cost less than $10.00 this is one dish I am sure to make again and again


Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
See this recipe on air Thursday Jun. 28 at 4:00 PM ET/PT.

Show: Paula's Home Cooking
Episode: Housewarming





Crust:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and sliced
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Topping:
Fresh strawberries, kiwi slices, blueberries, raspberries

Glaze:
1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Whipped cream, for garnish


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the crust: In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

For the filling and topping: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Cut the strawberries into 1/4-inch slices and arrange around the edge of the crust. For the next circle, use kiwi slices. Add another circle of strawberries, filling in any spaces with blueberries. Cluster the raspberries in the center of the tart.

For the glaze: Combine the limeade, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let cool. With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart. You will not use all of the glaze.

Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 8 wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.


ENJOY!

Answer 3

Anything without mayo. You can be sure it will sit out for a while, so avoid it. Fresh fruit salad or a green salad with a light rasberry dressing, dried cranberries and nuts is my fav. Hot dishes that still taste good cold, mac & cheese, penne with veggies and a fresh tomatoe sauce.

Answer 4

Cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad - home made, not the stuff you buy in a store.

A regular salad always works too.

Answer 5

Potato Salad,Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob....The usual ones............or go to allrecipes.com and search your category...........I love that website. I haven't gotten a bad recipe from there yet.........

Answer 6

Macaroni Salad, rice dressing, potato salad, etc...

Answer 7

Jell-O shots. =)

Edit: They are always happy to see me when I show up.

Answer 8

Is this a gay barbecue?