Barbecue season is finally here. If you’re getting ready to host or attend a BBQ for the 4th of July (or any occasion) keep reading! The best barbecues are simple and laid back with an emphasis on delicious food—especially side dishes. We’ve included over 50 easy BBQ side dishes in this roundup, plus ideas for summer desserts and refreshing cocktails to enjoy with your outdoor meal. Related: 40+ Easy Picnic Food Ideas, 15+ Easy No-Bake Desserts, and 40 Fun Cocktails to Make At Home. These recipes are perfect for a BBQ and any outdoor gathering like a picnic. We’ve included a mix of popular and unique recipes, like: Macaroni Salad Corn Casserole Potato Salad Baked Beans Roasted Sweet Potatoes Baked...
“I don’t like vegables” Marius complained. He climbed out of his chair and onto his mom’s lap. Grace didn’t comment but continued eating. Pretty soon, Marius started picking the broccoli out of her vegan dinner . . . to eat. Next he picked out some of the mushrooms, and then the carrots. Now Marius eats vegan dinners with the best of us, and I think that might be the way most of us react to vegan dishes. We say we don’t like them, but really we do once we try. There’s just a little bit of Sam I Am in all of us, myself included. For me, it’s been a process learning how to enjoy vegan dishes. I think the...
Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Sauce is a scrumptious concoction. It’s a great dish for summertime entertaining because much of the work can be done in advance. The asparagus can be grilled a day in advance and refrigerated. The vinegar sauce, a vinegar reduction sweetened with honey and minced orange zest, can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge. Assemble the dish 30 to 60 minutes before serving, placing the grilled spears on a platter, and then topping them with quartered fresh figs, blue cheese, and sauce. Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Sauce Yield: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Sherry vinegar 1 small shallot, finely diced...
Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Sauce is a scrumptious concoction. It’s a great dish for summertime entertaining because much of the work can be done in advance. The asparagus can be grilled a day in advance and refrigerated. The vinegar sauce, a vinegar reduction sweetened with honey and minced orange zest, can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge. Assemble the dish 30 to 60 minutes before serving, placing the grilled spears on a platter, and then topping them with quartered fresh figs, blue cheese, and sauce. Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Sauce Yield: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Sherry vinegar 1 small shallot, finely diced...
Serve this savory, smoky, delicious sautéed shrimp as a main or over any number of recipes. Pastas, salads, tacos, and wraps alike will benefit from this tasty dish. Shrimp has to be up there as one of my favorite versatile proteins. Like chicken, you can really have it with anything and it tastes amazing on its own as well. Be it shrimp fried rice, tacos, wontons, salad, or a shrimp cocktail, there are a million ways to enjoy these tender morsels, but I think I’ve found my new favorite method of preparing them. With summer in full swing, I’ve been on the hunt for light recipes that will pair beautifully with the gorgeous weather. Ready in just minutes and seasoned...
