Im having a bbq outdoor bday party for my son. Im looking for some unique delish side dish recipes for a hot summer day that adults and little kids would enjoy. Ive got lots of websites already, so no links needed. Just seeing what else people have made that is to die for . thanks!|||whenever my family has a bbq or picnic of any kind, they always tell me to bring my artichoke dip, and yes, even the little ones love it (last time, my 8 year old nephew ate almost half the dish!!) Here's the recipe: 1 can of artichokes (plain, not marinated) 1/2 cup of mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mozzarella cheese (i usually use the pregrated italian blend cheese if i can find it, it has mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone in it.) italian seasoning to taste drain the artichokes and cut into little pieces. mix with the rest of the ingredients, leaving a little cheese left over. put into baking dish, i use a decorative pie dish, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, until bubbly... enjoy edit: I forgot to say that I usually get a baguette and slice it into little pieces to serve with this... either that or townhouse crackers.|||SIMPLE BAKED ONION SIDE DISH 2 layers chopped or sliced onions grated cheese 1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup milk (enough to soften soup) garlic powder potato chips, crumbled Select a small to medium sized casserole or oven proof baking dish. Spray with non-stick spray or wipe with melted butter. Peel, chop or slice enough onions to cover the bottom of the baking dish so that you will have a double layer of onions on the bottom. Sprinkle the onions with enough grated cheese to cover and a light sprinkle of garlic powder. In a medium bowl, combine soup with enough milk to soften the soup to pouring consistency. Pour over the onion and cheese evenly. Sprinkle with crumbled potato chips. Note: This is even easier to make if you use a food processor to slice or chop the onions. Kids love to prepare this dish, too! Bake at 350掳F for 30 minutes. =]|||i love having fesh made salsa or guacamole with some tortilla chips, or cucumber slices, or carrots to dip in it! Salsa: 2 large cans of canned peeled tomatoes (fire roasted would be best) 1 medium/large onion chopped 2-3 garlic cloves (depending on how strong the garlic is and how garlicy you like stuff) 2 large handfulls of cilatro salt pepper 1-2 jalepenos (with or w/o seeds) fresh corn peices (3/4) cup or so... blend everyting together, except the corn! and add your own spices to it! Guacamole: 3-4 avocados garlic salt (to taste) Toni's creole seasoning 4 tablespoons sour cream mash all together just guess and taste the amounts and find what you like and add just a bit of lemon juice to keep the guacamole from browning!|||Black Bean Salad 2 15 oz Cans of Black Beans (rinsed & drained) 1&1/2 cups of corn 2 medium tomatoes chopped 6 green onions thinly sliced 1 avocado chopped 1 red bell pepper chopped 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp cayanne pepper crushed In a jar put lime juice, olive oil, garlic & cayanne pepper. Replace lid and shake. In a large salad bowl put in Black Beans, corn, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, red bell pepper. Shake jar w/dressing and pour over salad and toss. Make it even easier - omit tomatoes, green onions, peppers and dressing and replace with a chunky salsa.|||I really enjoy corn on the cob on the grill. My kids FAVE part of BBQ'ing. fruit salad [[cool whip,pistachio pudding mix,nuts,marshmallows,crushed pineapple]] deviled eggs spinach artichoke dip [[MY fave]] macaroni salad dirt cake cups [[oreo crumbled,chocolate pudding,gummy worm]]|||SJ-SC-CA Incredible Chicken Salad 3 cups chicken breast (cooked and cubed) 1 cup pineapple (diced) 1/2 cup celery (diced) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup walnuts 1/8 cup dried cranberries 2 Tablespoons sweet onion (minced) 2 Tablespoons apple juice Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well combined and chill. Serve with a lettuce garnish.|||bean salads are easy to make, healthy and taste great! get any canned or fresh beans you like, i usualy choose a bean meadly, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil and balsamic vinegar stir and your ready to eat! try it out, its italian and tasty!|||Fruit salad is always refreshing... For dessert, split a banana lengthwise (peel and flesh); put chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallows, whatever inside (kinda like a banana split). Close it up and grill! Tasty and the kids can "decorate" their own banana.|||How about little Jello shots, with no liquor of course, for the kids. Or Crescent rolls with a hot dog rolled up inside and baked. Or a fruit salad with gummy bears and the like added...There's always the homemade ice cream sandwiches too! Good luck!|||Hummus and pita chips is tasty and easy. Use canned hummus or Deli hummus. Put it in a dish and squeeze fresh lemon and drizzle olive oil on top. Garnish with parsley and fresh ground pepper.|||Make sweet potato fries! Their easy and there are plenty of recipes to use! Oh! and their delicious! Here's a recipe, go to http://search.foodnetwork.com/food/recip鈥?/a> kk.|||Deviled eggs boil the eggs slice the in half ( the long way) take the yolk out, mix it with mayo and relish and put it back in the egg delish and easy|||fresh cole slaw grate up a fresh head of cabbage and 1-2 carrots add some diced radishes thin sliced green pepper grated onion add equal amounts of Mayo, and sour cream fresh dill butter milk ranch seasoning packet (not mixed just the seasoning)|||I make this cold seafood salad. It has shrimp, crab and octopus with lettuce, purple onion, tomato and avocado mixed with olive oil. YUMMY!!! Just love the stuff.|||nachos, mashed photato, macoroni&cheese, macoroni salad, these are more picnic ideas then b day ideas but they still work p.s. someone posted deviled eggs? i dont think so ! hope this helps|||i agree with the layered nachos. but pizza bites or a tuna pasta salad made with italian dressing is really good to ( just made it for lunch!)|||KFC style cole slaw. I always make it and it is always a hit. http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipede鈥?/a>|||how about homemade baked beans use canned pork'n'beans some onions, bacon, ketchup and brown sugar bake and your done my family love it.|||macaroni salad is easy, also deviled eggs, ambrosia salad|||Stuffed Potato. Seasoned ground beef inside a mashed potato ball and deep fried. Excellent!|||i make quesadillas and they are so easy to make. or you could put bananas on a grill (with the peel on it)|||LAYERED NACHO DIP Its cool and great for summer, a fave for me. Good luck|||potato waffles|||chili : 1 pound hamburger meat 1/2-1 onion 2 cans pinto beans 2 cans diced un drained tomatoes 1tbsp chili powder 1tbsp ground cumin brown the hamburger meat in a large sauce apn [ the bigger kind you would bol noodles in] once the meat is close to being done add the onion diced up. while the meat is cooking with the onions in it, open the cans of pinto beans and diced tomatoes. you do not need to drain them. one the meat is completely cooked and the onions looked like thay are begining to saute at the pinto beans and tomatoes to the mix. and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. once its brought to a boil for a about 2-3 mintues, reduce heat to low, agian stirring constantly. once heat is on low let it sit for about 15-20 minutes covered stirring occasionaly. its a really hot dish you can also add hot sauce if you wish and on top serve it with cheese thats grated and sour cream. also try crumbling crackers

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