When planning the menu for a Labor Day gathering, Grandma knows what dishes should be on the table. Since it’s one last gathering to make the most of summer’s best produce like tomatoes, corn, peaches, and blackberries. Enjoy these staples.
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Homemade baked beans are a staple side dish at any cookout. This version starts with canned pork and beans as a shortcut, however you can start with dried beans if desired.
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Whether you make homemade dough or buy a store-bought one, you can’t go wrong serving this tomato pie.
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This layered salad is equally as impressive as it is delicious. Plus, it can be made one day ahead of time, just reserve the dressing and parmesan to add just before serving.
Burgers are sure to taste even better when they’re cooked up in Grandma’s cast-iron skillet.
This recipe can easily be doubled and travels well if you need a dish that can be easily transported to the cookout.
Fresh summer squash is the star of this classic side dish. Everyone will eat their vegetables when they’re served in a cheesy casserole, including the kids.
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Grandma knows that classic Southern potato salad should include two things: hard-boiled eggs and sweet pickle relish. Other ingredients can be skipped or added to adapt to your taste.
When it’s cooked during the summer, this casserole can be made with fresh corn instead of frozen.
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Homemade BBQ sauce and onions add layers of flavor to baked chicken while broiling the chicken just before removing it from the oven gives it a nice char.
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This potato salad recipe is made with homemade ranch dressing instead of bottled ranch dressing, just like Grandma does.
