Some of these are great appetizers while you’re waiting for the grill, too.

  • Coleslaw.
  • Potato Salad.
  • Pasta Salad.
  • Corn on the Cob.
  • Watermelon, Berries, and Other Summer Fruits.
  • Cut Vegetables for Dipping.
  • Tortilla or Potato Chips.
  • Dinner Rolls, Tortillas, or Pitas.

What should I bring over for dinner?

Dinner Party

  • Bouquet of flowers in a vase.
  • Boxed candies.
  • Potted plant.
  • Bottles of wine.
  • Tin of cookies.
  • Decorator candles.
  • Guest soaps.
  • Flavored vinegars.

What goes well with barbecue?

Nothing will pair better with your barbecue dishes than a side of cheesy baked mac and cheese. Get Ree’s recipe. Pack on the barbecue flavor at your cookout by adding barbecue chicken to the side salad. Get Ree’s recipe. Get the recipe. Rather than eat it on the cob, turn your fresh corn haul into a creamy casserole.

What are some good side dishes to serve with chicken dip?

(Try Ree Drummond’s spicy pasta salad with smoked gouda—adobo sauce gives it such a nice kick!) There are also some great slaws in the mix, plus a few dishes to make on the grill. You can also give some of these sides a try as an appetizer to complement your dip recipes, like the sausage rolls or fried zucchini.

What are some healthy side dishes to bring to a party?

Bring on the millions of pasta salads, fruit salads, green salads and potato salads. I could never get sick of them. Let’s not forget the baked beans and the cole slaw too.

What are the best foods to bring to a cookout?

Coleslaw is a cookout must-have. This version is made with a vinegar-based dressing that will go great with anything you’re barbecuing. Get Ree’s recipe. With artichokes, kalamata olives, feta, and homemade pesto, this pasta will be an instant summer favorite. Get Ree’s recipe.