{"id":260314,"date":"2025-05-27T19:35:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T19:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/8-dishes-for-your-next-cookout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T19:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T19:35:41","slug":"8-dishes-for-your-next-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=260314","title":{"rendered":"8 Dishes for Your Next Cookout!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are so many dishes for cookouts that we love, and so we thought we\u2019d bring a bunch of them together to share with you. Because it\u2019s that time of year when we\u2019re looking to cook foods that are quick to put together, easy to assemble, and don\u2019t require much extra TLC, right? It\u2019s hot, we\u2019re on the go and we\u2019re gathering with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone who happens to drop by. You want food that is going to please a lot of people, and stay safe in the process!<\/p>\n

This is such a fun pasta salad to make for an afternoon sitting around on a patio with grilled food. It\u2019s all the favorite ingredients in an antipasto, paired with orzo. Feel free to use rice or quinoa instead. <\/p>\n

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Cole slaw can be made with just about any veggie that shreds well, and this one is pretty classic with carrots, cabbage, and red onion. The dressing is tangy, with apple cider vinegar, a little sugar, and caraway seeds. It also won\u2019t get funny if it\u2019s outside, because there\u2019s no mayo! This is one of those mainstay dishes for cookouts!<\/p>\n

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Ok, are you sensing a mini-trend here? We try to avoid mayonnaise when we need to be outside with food for a little while. Never fear! It\u2019s a chicken salad without mayo, which means it\u2019s a dish that travels well. We like it a little chilled but you can certainly serve it at room temperature, too.<\/p>\n

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Brown sugar, barbecue sauce, paprika, bacon, salt, and oh, we could go on! Just make these beans. They\u2019re an amazing balance of smoky and sweet. <\/p>\n

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Pesto is a mainstay, as soon as it starts to get warm. This salad tastes great whether you eat it cold, warm, or at room temperature. If you don\u2019t have chickpeas, feel free to use white beans; they\u2019ll work just as well.<\/p>\n

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Yes, this is a meal prep recipe we love, but you can prep a meal for everyone at once! Make this at your next barbecue and set out a plate with all the toppings you can imagine. <\/p>\n

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Have you ever done this before? Grilled corn? It becomes smoky and sweet and like a whole new veggie. Cook it in the husk or without it\u2013this recipe offers two ways to transform those little kernels. We love corn on the cob; it\u2019s a classic dish for cookouts!<\/p>\n

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No-Bake Cheesecake Jars<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no skipping dessert, right? These beauties are a no-bake situation, which means you don\u2019t have to turn on the oven to make them. You can also use any berry you have; make them throughout the summer and change it up based on what\u2019s in season. <\/p>\n

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How much fun is this? These require fewer than five ingredients and can be customized to your liking (use a different flavor of ice cream, for example). You don\u2019t need an ice cream maker; just a whisk or a hand mixer. It\u2019s quick and so homespun, it\u2019s hard to refuse. <\/p>\n

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