Our collection of easy side dishes is just what you need to complete your meal. Whether you’re looking for a side for a backyard BBQ or a dish to take to a potluck, our recipes for pasta salads, coleslaws, and potato salads are the perfect dishes for any occasion.
When it comes to barbecue, you always need a few good side dishes to serve. And this Honey Dijon Coleslaw is one of the best side dishes for any barbecue. Originally published in January 2021. This post was updated in July 2026. Coleslaw is a mainstay at most barbecues. It goes well with all kinds […]
A crowd-pleasing salad, Quick and Easy Cowboy Caviar is ready in less than 20 minutes. This salad combines beans with vegetables for a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for a picnic, potluck or backyard BBQ. The medley of beans, peppers, and corn makes this salad a colourful side dish that brightens a […]
Grilled Sweet Potatoes are a perfect side dish. Quick and easy, this recipe makes a terrific side dish for a weeknight barbecue. They are great served with chicken, pork chops, and even burgers. Originally posted in June 2021, this post was updated in May 2026. Completely cooked on the BBQ, grilled sweet potatoes are a […]
Garlic Bacon Green and Yellow Beans is easy to make, and it makes a perfect side dish for a BBQ meal. Cooked on the BBQ, these beans make it easy to add a side of vegetables with no hassles. Originally posted in March 2021, updated with new information in May 2026. Our favourite time to […]
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a side dish served cold that can be added to any backyard BBQ or potluck. The flavours in this pasta salad pair well with all BBQ meats, especially traditional smoked meats like brisket. Originally written on July 25, 2024, updated in February 2026. Enjoy this pasta salad as a side […]
Easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes, stovetop mac and cheese makes a great side dish for a weeknight dinner. And who doesn’t love mac and cheese? When it comes to dinner, mac and cheese is the one side dish that we can guarantee everyone will eat. And it is not much harder […]
Pasta salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make dish that is great to serve at any BBQ or family gathering. Whether you are serving hot dogs, hamburgers or brisket, this easy pasta salad makes a great side. Originally posted on July 8, 2021, updated in July 2025. There was always a large bowl of macaroni salad […]
Crispy Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are seasoned with seven simple herbs and spices and cooked in the air fryer until golden. These potatoes are a perfect side dish or on their own as a snack. Originally published on January 13, 2022. Updated in July 2025. Great on their own with a dip or as a […]
No barbecue is complete without side dishes. And, this tangy and creamy Apple Coleslaw is one of the sides we like to serve because it pairs well with pork or chicken. Originally posted in January 2021, this recipe has been updated in June 2025. I like to change things up when it comes to […]
Cheese, salty bacon and corn come together in this side dish that is made entirely on a Blackstone Griddle. Seasoned with a BBQ spice blend, Cheesy Bacon Fried Corn is perfect to serve at a backyard BBQ with steaks, chicken, or any other BBQ main. When we’re looking for a quick and easy side dish […]
