Nothing tops the promise of summer. Here at The Kitchn, we’re eagerly looking forward to grilling hot dogs and topping our burgers with all the fixings, but we’re even more excited about all the creamy coleslaw, sweet corn, and pasta salad we’ll be eating. Because, let’s face it — at most potlucks, sides steal the show. To help get you ready for BBQ season, we put together this handy, downloadable — and 100% free! — collection of the only summer sides you need.
Our editors picked 10 of our most popular recipes you’ll keep coming back to. There’s butter bath corn (it’s just as good as it sounds, and we swear it’s life-changing), cowboy pasta salad (if you thought pasta salad couldn’t get any more delicious, wait until you try this), and bacon BBQ baked beans (it starts with canned beans, but tastes like they’ve been simmering all day). There’s also a recipe for our better-than-caprese tomato salad (it tastes even better the next day!), and an easy broccoli salad we’re bringing to absolutely everything.
Some recipes are best-ever versions of classics, while others are twists on popular dishes, but they all have one thing in common: They’re so easy that anyone can make them. And getting your own copy couldn’t be easier. Simply add your email address to the box below, then press “Sign up.” A copy of the PDF will arrive in your inbox (it should only take a few minutes!). Print it out and hang it on the fridge, or bookmark it on your phone for anytime access. We can’t wait to hear about your favorites.
10 Easy Sides You’ll Make All Summer
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