It’s the season for backyard barbecues!
I think one of my favorite things about backyard barbecues is the way it brings the family together for not just an hour at dinnertime, but an afternoon of fun and memories cooking and eating out under the big blue sky. There’s something about eating outside, off of the grill that just gives an extra special element to dinnertime. Not to mention an extra-good kick of flavors!
While grilling up meat and veggies is obviously the main part of a Backyard BBQ, the sides are equally as important! A good side can really bring your meal to a new level and depending on what you serve, you can take your BBQ in all kinds of fun directions. I like getting creative with my sides, and there are so many delicious things you can choose from. Some of them are super simple. Some of them you can make in advance. All of them are really good and things we come back to time and time again.
Now, get out there and enjoy your summer evenings with some good BBQ and some of these sides!
Almost Homemade Pickles
Balsamic Strawberries
Easy Peachy Fruit Salad
Grilled Zucchini
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Broccoli Tomato Tortellini Salad
Parmesan Fettuccine
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Parmesan Zucchini & Summer Squash
Cucumbers and Onions
Pasta Salad
Hashbrown Casserole
Orange and Red Onion Salad
Mac and Cheese
Microwave Corn on Cob
Au Gratin Potatoes
Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
Bacon Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad
Oven Fried Potatoes
Asian Broccoli Salad
Hawaiian Coleslaw
Layered Cole Slaw
Detox Salad
Homemade Baked Beans
Perfect Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Pressure Cooker Mac n Cheese
One-Pot Stove Top Mac n Cheese
Quick Cole Slaw
Ranch Veggie Salad
Roasted Broccoli and Red Pepper
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Simple Wedge Salad
Slaw with Tomato and Jalapeno
Corn Casserole
Summer Corn Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Tomato Artichoke Salad
Tropical Salad
Watermelon with a Kick
Wild Rice Salad
It’s good to learn that meat and veggies are the main part of a backyard BBQ. My wife is wanting to have a BBQ party with our friends. I’ll be sure to tell her that we should have meat and veggies at the party.