BBQ Side Dishes: Hot Off the Grill Barbecue Ideas
Sizzling BBQ Side Dish Ideas
While salads and cole slaw are popular sides to barbecue fare . . . . there are a number of hot-off-the-grill bbq side dishes you don't want to miss.
Yeah, yeah . . . grilling usually conjures up visions of burgers, ribs and chicken . . . however, it's a versatile and healthy way to cook all kinds of food. The fat simply drips away, leaving you with succulent grill flavors to enjoy.
So, if you like the taste of grilled food, here are a few ideas for tasty BBQ side dishes that you can create right on the grill . . .
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Grilled Corn On the Cob With Herb Butter - A Favorite BBQ Side Dish
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Grill Roasted Corn On the Cob With Herb Butter
- Serves 8
- 8 corn cobs with husks
- 8 ounces of butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablesppons chopped fresh thyme
- Grated rind fo 1 lemon
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Herb Butter:
Add the chopped herbs, lemon rind, salt and pepper to the softened butter and mix well.
Grilled Corn:
Preheat your barbecue grill.
Prepare the corn cobs, peel back the husks and remove the silk. Fold the husks back around the kernels and secure them in place with string, if necessary.
Blanch the corn cobs in a large pan of boiling water for about 5 - 7 minutes, Remove with a slotted spoon and drain thoroughly. Place the corn in husks on a medium hot grill and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently.
Transfer the corn cobs to serving platters, remove string anf pull back husks. Serve each with a generous portion of herb butter.
Grilled New Potatoes - A Great Substitute for Potato Salad
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Several grilled new potato recipes you might like . . .
- Garlicky Grilled New Potatoes - Barbecued Potatoes
This is a simple yet tasty barbecue dish, perfect for novice grillers or for a quick side dish on a hot summer night. Just toss together some sliced potatoes and a few simple ingredients together in a foil pack and stick it on the grill and you've go - Grilled New Potatoes Recipe - Side Dish Recipes
These easy potatoes can be prepared on the grill or in the oven in a simple, yet elegant recipe. - Recipes - Grilled New Potatoes with a Red Pepper Crust on The Food Channel
Recipe for Grilled New Potatoes with a Red Pepper Crust. The new potatoes called for in this recipe are small, immature waxy potatoes harvested in spring and early summer. You can choose among tiny red potatoes such as Red Bliss, tiny fingerling or b - Grilled New Potatoes with Parmesan and Herbs - Recipezaar
The addition of parmesan and herbs adds robust flavor . . . - Grilled New Potatoes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli and Parsley Recipe -- Food Network
Food Network invites you to try this Grilled New Potatoes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli and Parsley recipe from Bobby Flay.
Grilled "Not-So-Common" Garden Variety - A Simple BBQ Side Dish . . .
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Go to your local Farmer's Market and snatch up an assortment of fresh veggies. And don't be shy about experimenting. You can grill sweet potato, celery root, beet roots, portabella mushrooms . . . you get the picture.
- Wash thoroughly . . .
- Cut into chunks (or you can leave small vegatables whole) . . .
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with a dash of salt and pepper . . .
- Grill until done!
Here's a Creamy Pesto Dip that wil add a "kick" to grilled veggies (serves 8):
- 8 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches of coarse sea salt
- 1 1/3 cup of strained plain yogurt
Place the basil, pine nuts, garlic and sea salt in a mortar and pound into a paste with a pestle. Gradually work in the parmesan cheese, then gradually stir in the oil. Place the yogurt in a small serving bowl and stir in 6 to 8 tablespoons of the pesto mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve the grilled vegetables.
You can store any leftover pesto mixture in a scew-top jar in the refrigerator for future use.
How About Grilled Peaches? - Peaches are not just for dessert
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Peaches On the Barbie
- Grilled Peaches - AllRecipes.com
Easy to follow recipe for grilled peaches . . . - Grilled peaches. Three ways to enjoy ripe local peaches on the BBQ
BBQ peaches Peaches take wonderfully to the grill, and their luscious sweetness marries perfectly with a bit of smoke. Here are three different, but all easy ways to use some peaches on the grill, and...
Grilled Fresh Pineapple - Another Sweet BBQ Side Dish
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That's right . . . fresh pineapple is a great addition to the grill. Grilling will concentrate juices for a sweeter, smoky flavor.
TIP: Begin by slicing your pineapples (or cutting into wedges). Once the grill is hot, place them on the grate. Watch to be sure that they don't burn or dry out. When you see grill marks appearing, remove them promptly.
Kabob It!
You can put just about anything on a kabob and season it to taste good right off the grill.
Marinated Grilled Asparagus Kabobs - Simple Elegant BBQ Side Dish
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Mushroom, Pepper, Zucchini Kabobs
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Skewers Needed To Make Great Kabobs - Metal . . . Wooden . . . Bamboo
TIP: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about thirty minutes so they won't burn.
Add your vegetable chunks and place on grill. Note: If you want to cover kabobs in a succulent teriyaki or barbecue glaze, wait until they are about done cooking and then place on a piece of foil so the marinade can caramelize.
Skewer Extraordinaire
