28 Classic & Kicked-Up Summer Sides
Burgers shouldn't be the only thing sizzling at your next cookout. Make the whole meal count with these classic and with-a-twist options of summer's most-popular sides.
Burgers shouldn't be the only thing sizzling at your next cookout. Make the whole meal count with these classic and with-a-twist options of summer's most-popular sides.
"This is a wonderful creamy potato salad worthy of any get-together or summer picnic. I followed the recipe exactly, and I really liked the addition of the celery seed."
-Just Cher
"Six years and a whole lot of bowls of potato salad later, I don't think I've ever served this to anyone who didn't rave. So many people have told me this was the BEST they'd ever tasted!"
-highcotton
"This is so good and so easy! It's great for potlucks! We like it with grilled chicken, feta cheese, red onion and ham, salami or pepperoni."
-Chef Mom 5
"I made this for my family's barbecue today, and I can't stop sneaking bites. Good thing it makes so much!"
-MichaelMo
"Wow! These are so easy and so great. I impressed everyone at my barbecue. No one could believe I made them."
-hobbgal
"My husband made these for the first time this summer, and then I made them a second time for company. Everyone agreed that this is one of the best ways to make potatoes — ever!"
-Andreadmb
"A fabulous recipe! These were devoured at my son's soccer team barbecue. I had never put apples into baked beans before, but now I can't imagine ever making them any other way!"
-HokiesMom
"These were delicious. I loved the spicy, cheesy crust the potatoes had. I can see myself making these quite often when I grill, and even making them in the oven during winter."
-Linda's Busy Kitchen
"This is an amazing recipe! I bought some croissants, slit them in half, and we ate it that way. My family could not get enough. It's great for potlucks, too, if you dare to share."
-Sportsgal25
"People ask me to bring this to their parties. It's fabulous and easy to make! Instead of sunflower seeds, I use sesame seeds because I always have them."
-pjcv63rn
"This is simply delicious! It's super easy to make. The flavor was perfect on chips, but it can also be used on burritos, tacos and enchiladas."
-Obag
"Excellent! I actually thought this was nicer than standard guacamole. It was light and really delicious."
-Maggie #5
"Wow! This gets 10 stars from us. We loved this salad. The dressing is to-die-for. If you like caprese salad, you will love this."
-CIndytc
"This is probably the most-delicious tomato dish of my life. The combination of flavors is fantastic. I wish I was a writer to better describe this incredible dish."
-MsPia
"Delicious! We really enjoyed this quick, easy and yummy coleslaw. My husband doesn't like overly sweet coleslaw, and this one fit the bill!"
-Bayhill
"This is going in permanent rotation! What a wonderful salad. The red onion, mixed with the apple and carrots, gives it a beautiful snap, and the dressing is light and flavorful."
-Stacey in BG!!!
"This is a perfect no-nonsense macaroni salad recipe. I've made it twice for potlucks. It's just great and very summery."
-julie80113
"This was so simple to make and really, really refreshing and yummy to eat. I loved the fact that it was so low in fat, but flavorful."
-JustJanS
"This is a fantastic salsa. It's quick and easy to make. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat jarred salsa again."
-N1kita
"The whole family loved this. It would be great over grilled chicken, salmon or tacos. It's very colorful, and it added lots of flavor to my plain, boring fish."
-Linda of Castle Rock
"Wow! I've finally found a fried okra recipe where the batter stays on. It was so good and crispy. I used peanut oil and also added some Old Bay."
-texasjenny
"This salad was so light and fresh. Blanching the okra kept it lovely and crunchy."
-Tulip-Fairy
"This was fabulous. I was born and raised in the South, and this recipe is definitely a winner. It was moist, flavorful and light without being crumbly."
-MomOrMum
"This was outstanding cornbread. The sweet potatoes made it really moist."
-Devora
"This was wonderful. It had fresh flavors and was very filling. This would be a really nice dish to bring to a barbecue."
-Dr. Jenny
"This was smooth, creamy, light and delicious. I might try roasting the garlic with the eggplant next time and doubling the recipe."
-ramartin42
"This was a wonderful way to use up extra tomatoes. The basil was the crowning touch. It really boosted the flavor."
-NorthwestGal