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4:15p, 8/28/26
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Going to a bbq with this lady im seeing, we've been tasked with a side and it's somehow my responsibility. I'm kicking way out of my league with this lady and am trying not to **** this up.

Wanting to make something a little better than just a tub of slaw or potato salad… wouldn't be opposed to homemade baked beans or the like.

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4:25p, 8/28/26
The 17 year old thread below about best ever pinto beans is popular. Lots of ideas of how to change it up as you read through.
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4:38p, 8/28/26
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I've made this smoked Mac and cheese recipe a few times and it always comes out really good. If you don't want the smoked flavor it tastes just as good made regularly. Ignore that it's from an LSU fan site.

https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2014/1/30/5359006/cookin-atvs-style-smoked-macaroni-and-cheese-with-bacon
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Mexican Corn Salad

https://www.delish.com/cooking/g1214/summer-side-dish-recipes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_del_md_dsa_prog_org_us_g1214&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13552140165&gbraid=0AAAAACq-IPyTAfIghvYF5bBTJra7fRZsg&gclid=CjwKCAjw48TUBhBREiwAK0GnQe6445Nag2rTQ-SHQ9EEAF4wjLyn6DCL_6REUD2mp_fgG6aXHQfdFBoCN0gQAvD_BwE

This site has several good ideas.

Don't discount potato salad or slaw. There are many interesting versions
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5:51p, 8/28/26
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Crispy Potato Salad

https://hungryhappens.net/crispy-smashed-potato-salad/

https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/crispy-smashed-potato-salad/

https://myriadrecipes.com/easy-crispy-smashed-potato-salad/

Bacon Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

https://downshiftology.com/recipes/balsamic-bacon-brussels-sprouts/

https://www.goodlifeeats.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-and-balsamic/

https://thewholecook.com/balsamic-bacon-brussels-sprouts/



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In reply to Fairview20 • 5:54p, 8/28/26
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Fairview20 said:
I've made this smoked Mac and cheese recipe a few times and it always comes out really good. If you don't want the smoked flavor it tastes just as good made regularly. Ignore that it's from an LSU fan site.

https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2014/1/30/5359006/cookin-atvs-style-smoked-macaroni-and-cheese-with-bacon


This. Roll with a homemade Mac N Cheese. Good luck with outkicking the coverage.
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6:16p, 8/28/26
How tall is she?
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7:55p, 8/28/26
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Just be sure to think about how long it will stay appetizing after you cook it. You're not taking it straight off the smoker or out of the oven and serving, you're going to have to keep it for an hour or more before anyone even sees it.

A dynamite pot of beans or Mac and cheese will be popular all night. Some veggies? Might be risky.
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8:32p, 8/28/26
I've been doing Elote potato salad, can serve warm or cold, got it from Sam the Cookig Guy on YouTube. Can't go wrong with spicy potato salad with bacon and roasted corn.
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9:47p, 8/28/26
The Leroy and Lewis Kale Caesar Slaw is damn good. I couldn't find a recipe online for it, but their YouTube channel has some general proportions for it. It's two parts cabbage to one part Dino kale by weight, Caesar dressing, parmigiano reggiano cheese, and croutons. It's worth the trouble make the dressing and croutons. If you can't find Dino kale, use regular kale and strip off the leaves from the stems. People that say they don't like kale will be coming back for seconds.
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10:43p, 8/28/26
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Side dish for BBQ? Maybe some pickles or a block of cheese. Better yet, just bring beer.
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12:20a, 8/29/26
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Texas Caviar.

Texas Caviar Recipe - Lana's Cooking https://share.google/Jjf9WjfyVt4QohOKq
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1:10a, 8/29/26
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Bacon-wrapped jalapenos with garlic and herb cream cheese.
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6:48a, 8/29/26
Roasted red potato salad is always a hit with my friends.
Roast cubed up red potatoes with EVOO, sweet onion and garlic. Cook some of HEB's Maple Bacon separate.
Add salt, pepper, chives, little bit of ranch dressing and the chopped up bacon at the end. Best served warm but good a room temp also.

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7:18a, 8/29/26
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Franklin's bean recipe goes pretty hard. I use kettle fire beef bone broth instead of water. And just get the HEB chopped brisket or burnt ends premade in a bag to put in there at the end. Everyone freaks over them.


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7:23a, 8/29/26
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I would bring a crockpot full of fancy pinto beans
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7:24a, 8/29/26
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Hash brown potato casserole is always my go-to when I need to bring a side. Several versions on-line.
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7:39a, 8/29/26
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I'm more interested in hearing about this lady than side dishes. Whatcha been up to Tandy?
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Smoked cream corn. Chef's kiss.
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9:51a, 8/29/26
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Sweet corn casserole!!!
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My wife makes an old family German potato salad recipe that has been handed down to her through four generations. It makes regular potato salad boring.
Everybody ask her to make it at our bbq get togethers and family reunions.
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Google "J Cody's cream corn recipe". Easy to make and excellent.
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8:03a, 8/30/26
The only correct answer is sweet corn on the cob! That or Charro beans.
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In reply to jagsdad • 8:27a, 8/30/26
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8:03am. Haven't had breakfast yet….and there ya go making me hungry!
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My aunt was from Long Island. She would always make baked beans for every family gathering and us southerners would devour them.

4 slices cooked bacon
2T bacon grease
1/2C chopped onion
2 pounds pork and beans
2T brown sugar
1T Worcestershire sauce
1t mustard

Cook bacon. Crumble and set aside.

Sweat onions in bacon grease.

Mix all ingredients and place in a baking dish. Bake at 325 for 90 minutes.
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In reply to Gunny456 • 11:52a, 8/30/26
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8:03am. Haven't had breakfast yet….and there ya go making me hungry!

There's a farm west of town that always plants sweet corn and sells it by the highway in paper grocery bags. 20 ears to the bag, 5.00 a bag. Every year we buy 4-5 bags, shuck it, and vacuum pack it, 2-3 ears a piece. They had a great crop this year, so we're eating good.

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In reply to jagsdad • 11:55a, 8/30/26
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Sounds like it!
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2:15p, 8/30/26
If the bbq is brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage sounds like a good side. Or maybe ribs.
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3:02p, 8/30/26
If the barbecue is in Iowa, whip up some Snickers salad or Watergate salad. One of the primary ingredients in both of those is pudding.
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AggieOO said:
If the bbq is brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage sounds like a good side. Or maybe ribs.


Glad I'm not the only one that considers sausage a side dish.
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 4:51p, 8/30/26
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TXAG 05 said:
AggieOO said:
If the bbq is brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage sounds like a good side. Or maybe ribs.


Glad I'm not the only one that considers sausage a side dish.


If I was going to do sausage I'd just make pork belly burnt ends
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In reply to tandy miller • 4:58p, 8/30/26
Wait.
Your dog Chester approves of this lady?
Oh-go with Mac and cheese topped with a slight dusting of smoked paprika.
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In reply to tandy miller • 5:09p, 8/30/26
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tandy miller said:
TXAG 05 said:
AggieOO said:
If the bbq is brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage sounds like a good side. Or maybe ribs.


Glad I'm not the only one that considers sausage a side dish.


If I was going to do sausage I'd just make pork belly burnt ends


You'd nail it but outshining the host is a risky move. I say go for it.
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In reply to SweaterVest • 5:16p, 8/30/26
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SweaterVest said:
tandy miller said:
TXAG 05 said:
AggieOO said:
If the bbq is brisket, Jalapeno cheddar sausage sounds like a good side. Or maybe ribs.


Glad I'm not the only one that considers sausage a side dish.


If I was going to do sausage I'd just make pork belly burnt ends


You'd nail it but outshining the host is a risky move. I say go for it.


Maybe I'll do both, burnt ends and a traditional side. Establish dominance
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5:31p, 8/30/26
devilled egg pasta salad, or jalapeno popper cornbread cupcakes.
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