It's officially outdoor grilling season now. In the South, it's not uncommon for one's social calendar to be filled with family reunions, potluck dinners, bbq's, or even a good, ole' fashioned "Pig Pickin," where bbq is a noun and not a verb. Usually, the hosts ask the guests to bring a side dish to share. I've been writing about side dishes for years, and you can find all of these recipes and more in the recipe section of the HinesSightBlog.
I've made every single one of these dishes at least once, and some dishes are so popular that I'm only allowed to attend certain annual events if I bring a particular dish with me. Here are my family's five side dishes that impress others.
This recipe came from my husband's family, but it's the only Mac and Cheese I make now. My kids ask for this dish more than anything else. In fact, it's the only dish I take to Scouting events now because my husband nor my son will let me take anything else. I've served it to many guests in my home, and I hope you enjoy it, too.
This particular side dish is my mother-in-law's favorite, so whenever she hosts an event, she asks me to make this delicious side dish that is served chilled. It's even better if you make the day ahead.
This yummy side dish originally came from a cookbook from an Edenton, N.C. church. It's one dish that tends to come back empty when you take it to an event.
I have several friends who do not like condiments. When you're in the South, it's sometimes hard to go to an event and find a side dish that does not contain mustard or mayonnaise. When I was having one of my no-mayo friends over to the house, I whipped up an easy pasta salad that I was proud to put on the table. Olive Oil and Lemon juice serve as the base.
I like baked beans as a side dish. However, soaking beans can take a while so to save time, I doctor up canned beans. Now. This baked bean recipe is originally from Rachael Ray, but I accidentally created a new dish version when I read the ingredients wrong. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
I've made every single one of these dishes at least once, and some dishes are so popular that I'm only allowed to attend certain annual events if I bring a particular dish with me. Here are my family's five side dishes that impress others.
Hines Mac and Cheese
This recipe came from my husband's family, but it's the only Mac and Cheese I make now. My kids ask for this dish more than anything else. In fact, it's the only dish I take to Scouting events now because my husband nor my son will let me take anything else. I've served it to many guests in my home, and I hope you enjoy it, too.
Shoe Peg Corn Salad
This particular side dish is my mother-in-law's favorite, so whenever she hosts an event, she asks me to make this delicious side dish that is served chilled. It's even better if you make the day ahead.
Southern Potluck Potatoes for a Crowd
This yummy side dish originally came from a cookbook from an Edenton, N.C. church. It's one dish that tends to come back empty when you take it to an event.
Easy No-Mayo Pasta Salad
I have several friends who do not like condiments. When you're in the South, it's sometimes hard to go to an event and find a side dish that does not contain mustard or mayonnaise. When I was having one of my no-mayo friends over to the house, I whipped up an easy pasta salad that I was proud to put on the table. Olive Oil and Lemon juice serve as the base.
Southern Baked Beans with a Twist
I like baked beans as a side dish. However, soaking beans can take a while so to save time, I doctor up canned beans. Now. This baked bean recipe is originally from Rachael Ray, but I accidentally created a new dish version when I read the ingredients wrong. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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