1Green Bean Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERFresh garden green beans are one of summer’s most perfect gifts, so if your family cookout doesn’t feature a big bowl of this salad beside the platter of hot dogs, you’re seriously missing out.
Get the Green Bean Salad recipe.
2Hot German Potato Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERAmerican potato salad comes in many shapes and sizes, but most feature a mayonnaise base with a mix of crunchy chopped veggies and fresh herbs. Unlike the chilled, creamy picnic staple we're familiar with, German potato salad is served warm with a bacon vinaigrette.
Get the Hot German Potato Salad recipe.
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3Queso Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis one-pot recipe starts by cooking macaroni, then uses the same pot and pasta water to create a very creamy queso sauce that coats every curly noodle. For an extra kick, finish it off with a crunchy salsa crumble. Serve this side dish alongside hot dog tacos for a twist that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
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4Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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5Cowboy Beans
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: LIBERTY FENNELLBaked beans are a backyard BBQ staple, but cowboy beans take this simple side to the next level. Hearty, creamy beans are cooked with bacon, ground beef, aromatics, and pickled jalapeños for the ultimate summer side dish.
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6Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
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7Classic Macaroni Salad
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONMacaroni salad is one of our favorite things to pair with hot dogs, pulled pork, or ribs, which is why it's such a disappointment when it's too dry or soggy. Not to fear—this recipe guarantees perfection every time.
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8Mexican Corn Salad
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON reason. It’s one of those dishes that’s far greater than the sum of its parts: Sweet corn is tossed with crunchy, spicy aromatics and smothered in a creamy, smoky, lime-spiked sauce that is unreasonably good (especially alongside hot dogs).
Get the Mexican Corn Salad recipe.
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9Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhile we can't get enough of a classic potato salad, we also love to get creative with this staple side dish. For this recipe, we decided to take the flavors of one of our favorite apps—jalapeño poppers—and add them to this classic potato side. With crispy bacon, hot jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and a simple dressing, this potato salad adds a kick of heat to the classic that we can't get enough of.
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10Cheesy Asparagus Foil Packs
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11Beef Chili
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 12Black Bean & Corn Salad
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13Fiesta Corn Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE 14Classic Coleslaw
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15Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 16Panzanella Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORESummer, to us, is a huge bowl of panzanella in the center of the table: generous bronzed croutons tossed with chunks of juicy tomato, shallots, and torn basil in a bright vinaigrette. It might technically be called a salad, but you’ll probably find yourself snacking on this panzanella for breakfast, dinner… and dessert.
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17Grilled Potatoes
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThese potatoes are the perfect summer side. Take it from us, though, and don't skip step 1. It's pretty much impossible to get potatoes tender and cooked through on the grill alone; parboiling the potatoes guarantees creamy centers and crisp, charred outsides.
Get the Grilled Potatoes recipe.
18Baked Beans
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONBaked beans are sweet, tangy, savory, and the best part, surprisingly easy to make. Not to mention, they’re a one-pot wonder! Put them on your hot dogs, pair them alongside your cornbread, or enjoy them all on their own.
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19Grilled Pineapple Salsa
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANICreamy, just-ripe avocados are tossed with chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, sweet corn, and tons of chopped fresh cilantro to create this refreshing hybrid dip and topping that your tortilla chips and hot dogs will thank you for.
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