Here are some barbecue side dish recipes to accompany your next grill cookout. Sure, a big, fat steak looks impressive on a plate all by itself, but you need some veggies and other sides to round out the meal right?
Obviously, you can serve just about anything alongside grilled food, rice, soup, salads, veggies, etc. So some of these are not grilling recipes per se, they are cooked in your kitchen. However, some are cooked right on your grill. There is something impressive about every part of a meal (appetizers, side dishes, sauces, entrees, etc.) being cooked on the grill or fire pit.
Check back soon because I try to add new grilling recipes often!
This foil-wrapped grilled vegetable recipe is a snap! Some vegetables can be difficult to cook on a grill. They tend to be softer and smaller and therefore can fall through the grill grate and into your fire! While some bigger vegetables can be cooked right on the grill, this grill recipe allows you to cook smaller or … Read more
This puréed butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite side dishes, especially for cold winter nights by the fire with a hearty red wine and a roast bird. Okay, so its not a barbecue grill recipe per se, but its flavors compliment roast and grilled poultry splendidly. The rich, creamy texture, the hint of pepper and nutmeg … Read more
Grilled mushrooms can be made in a lot of different ways. I have several other ideas on how to grill mushrooms on the Grilling Mushrooms page. I suggest trying this Easy Grilled Mushrooms Recipe as a start. Grilling really adds a nice flavor to mushrooms. Their already earthy, umami flavor is amped up by the … Read more
Learn How to Grill Potatoes, it’s worth it. Baked potatoes are a hearty dinner classic that pairs well with all sorts of foods, from grilled steak to ribs. But grilled potatoes are even better than potatoes baked in the oven. The aromatic smoke cooks up the skin to a crispy perfection that is just delicious. … Read more
Fire roasted pepper recipe is easy to make, delicious and they are good for you! The smoke flavors complement the sweet syrupy juices that are thrown off by the peppers as they roast. They make a great side dish when grilling. Come on, you can’t eat just meat when you are firing up that barbeque … Read more
This mashed potatoes recipe is a bit more. It goes a bit above and beyond the call of duty. Everyone, almost, knows how to make plain ol’ mashed potatoes. And everyone has had them so many times that they get a bit boring. This recipe adds some rustic French gourmet flair to those old potatoes … Read more
This fermented traditional kimchi recipe is not only delicious but is really good for you. It naturally contains probiotics that aid in a healthy digestive system. Kimchi (pictured on the right above, next to sauerkraut, another fermented vegetable) is a traditional Korean dish that can be eaten on its own as a snack or is … Read more
This Belgian Grilled Endive Recipe is as simple as it gets! Belgian endive (properly pronounced “On-Deeve”) is a uniquely flavored leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter bite that goes well with the smokey grill flavors. What you will need for this Belgian Grilled Endive Recipe: Belgian endive – This is sometimes just called endive and … Read more
This Bernaise sauce recipe is one of my favorites that I’ve come across. It is actually pretty simple. Many young cooks get scared of making emulsified sauces like Béarnaise or Hollandaise because if you are not careful and masterful you can “break” the sauce, the emulsion falling apart, ruining the sauce. However, with a few … Read more
This is simply the best turkey stuffing recipe I have come across. I make it every year for Thanksgiving whether I am grilling or roasting a turkey. It is even great if you aren’t making a turkey or at other times of the year! It is a hearty, rustic sausage stuffing recipe that is delicious … Read more