Have a big cookout planned for Labor Day weekend? While you handle the grill, let Suvie tackle all the side dishes. From tender corn bread to crunchy green bean salad to creamy mac and cheese, there’s a variety of dishes to choose from.
1) Potato Salad & Cheesy Japapeño Corn Bread
Whether you’re making brisket or barbacoa it’s always nice to have a couple side dishes to round out your barbecue. Ample amounts of mustard and dill pickles make this Texas-style potato salad tangy and pungent. The cornbread is savory, cheesy, spicy, and southern style, which means unlike northern style cornbread there is no sugar.
2) Cheesy Buffalo Corn Dip
This cookout starter is sure to be a total crowd pleaser and is perfect for passing before dinner while the meat is on the grill. We’ve loaded this recipe with creamy, cheesy goodness and served it with crunchy veggies and chips for easy dunking.
3) Summer Green Bean Salad
While we really love potato and macaroni salad, sometimes a barbecue needs a crisp, green side for a little color and texture. We cook the green beans briefly so that they still have a little snap and then toss them together with juicy cherry tomatoes and toothsome wheat berries, which are toasted to add a satisfying crunch.
4) Gluten Free Cornbread
This simple and delicious cornbread is packed with sweet corn flavor. By using dry cornmeal in addition to corn kernels, you get tons of flavor in every bite. You can use either fresh kernels straight from the cob or thawed frozen kernels in this recipe. Slather your cornbread with salted butter for a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
5) Lemony Greek Potatoes
Bright and vibrant, these potatoes are sunshine on a plate. Cooking the halved potatoes in a flavorful mix of chicken broth, olive oil, and oregano pumps them up with flavor. A finishing drizzle of extra lemon juice just before serving ensures citrus flavor throughout.
6) Japanese Potato Salad
Japanese potato salad is a study in texture. Japanese potato salad recipes call for mashing half the potatoes while leaving the other half chunky. This blend of potatoes provides a creamy potato base interspersed with toothsome pieces of potato. Fresh vegetables also play a prominent role in Japanese potato salad with raw cucumber and carrot providing extra crunch.
7) Garlic Bread
Need a quick and easy side dish for your next meal? This garlic bread has got you covered. A simple garlic oil is brushed over store bought pizza dough and then broiled until crisp and fragrant. For even more flavor, grate Parmesan cheese over the bread before the final broil.
8) Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Bring some color to your BBQ table this season with our vibrant roasted rainbow carrots. These earthy root vegetables pair perfectly with nutty tahini, sweet maple syrup, crunchy walnuts, and juicy pomegranate arils. To give these carrots an extra kick, throw in a pinch of cayenne with the tahini sauce to add some heat.
9) Baked Beans & Vermont Mac and Cheese
Two of our favorite sides at any New England barbeque are baked beans and mac and cheese. We love the tanginess of Vermont cheddar cheese alongside sweet and creamy baked beans. We recommend a young cheddar for this recipe to ensure a smooth texture; any cheese aged over one year may become grainy.
