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25 Barbecue Friendly Side Dishes & Desserts

Published on May 25, 2014, Updated February 23, 2021 by Kristin Maxwell | 3 Comments

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 Memorial Day is traditionally the Backyard Barbecue kick-off day of the summer. The weather is getting warmer, kids are out of school, and the days are longer – it’s the perfect time to start hosting (or attending) get-together with friends and family. If you’re headed out to a party, you don’t want to show up empty handed so here are 25 delicious appetizers, side dishes, drinks and desserts that are perfect for taking to a summer barbecue, potluck or party.

25 Side Dishes and Desserts that are Perfect for Summer Get-Togethers, Barbecues and Potlucks

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Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Joyce Frederick says

    December 27, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Kristin,

    I love your website. It is so creative and amazing with different ideas of making different dishes and drinks. I love it!!Thanks for sharing and being SOOO crative

    Joyce from South Carolina

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    • Kristin says

      December 30, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Joyce, Thank you so much for the kind words. Thanks for visiting all the way from South Carolina.

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  2. Christine from Cook the Story says

    May 26, 2014 at 6:14 am

    What an awesome roundup! Perfect for use all summer long!

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