| Having a barbecue party is a great way to celebrate | | | | serve. If you want a modern, contemporary |
| and gather together friends and family during the | | | | barbecue party, then choose modern side dishes; if |
| warmer summer months. It doesn't matter what | | | | you want traditional then offer traditional sides. |
| your reason for planning a barbecue party, as long as | | | | Potato salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob, baked beans |
| you do some careful upfront planning, your guests | | | | and baked potatoes are considered traditional side |
| will have a great time and you will have memories to | | | | dishes. Don't forget to stock your condiment bar |
| cherish for years. Organizing the perfect Bbq | | | | with the classics: pickles, onion, ketchup, mustard and |
| gathering is not complicated, as long as you adhere | | | | relish. All these food items are usually served at |
| to a few straightforward steps. | | | | barbeques simply because they are effortless to put |
| Guests are what make your barbeque party | | | | together and store until the event happens. You |
| complete and they are the first most important thing | | | | don't need to include any other foods to have a |
| you need to plan for. With a little planning ahead of | | | | complete barbecue party, but you may wish to think |
| time you can minimize scheduling conflicts for your | | | | about other foods for your party. As mentioned |
| potential guests. You should give your guests plenty | | | | earlier, if kids will be at this barbecue party, then you |
| of advance notice so you can easily find a suitable | | | | should serve kid-friendly side dishes. |
| date and time that works for most everyone. If you | | | | The easiest strategy to side dishes is chips and dip. |
| don't get the number of RSVPs as you hoped for, | | | | Stay away from added cooking and preptime by |
| don't allow yourself to get discouraged since this is | | | | serving chips and dip to your guests. |
| normal because no matter how much advance notice | | | | Next you need to give some consideration to the |
| you give there are bound to be a few scheduling | | | | accessories for your party, remember to first |
| conflicts. | | | | consider the theme. Any local party store should |
| 2) You should definitely take a look at the weather | | | | have festive decorations if you need them for your |
| conditions for that time of year. It is always a good | | | | party's theme. You may also consider purchasing |
| idea to have a bad weather backup plan for your | | | | decorations that can be stored and reused at a |
| party just in case. Pick a time of year which gives | | | | different time, such as reusable tablecloths and Tiki |
| you the best chance for good weather that is | | | | torches. |
| pleasant to your guests, because you never know | | | | 6) The day prior to your party, you will want to |
| when rain or thunderstorms may ruin your party. A | | | | make certain to thaw, get ready, and marinate the |
| barbecue in cold temperatures may hold more bad | | | | meat you will be cooking. Let the meat have plenty |
| memories of trying to stay warm instead of good | | | | of time to soak up the marinate sauce before you |
| memories of family and friends. | | | | grill it over the open flame. Prepare as many side |
| Next, you should buy the meats that you want to | | | | dishes as you can ahead of time |
| serve to the guests at your party. Pick out at least | | | | 7) The day of the party, get up early and begin |
| two different types of meat so you can | | | | preparing for it. Get your prep work done quickly so |
| accomodate people's different preferences. It is | | | | you have plenty of time to welcome your guests, |
| commonly safe to go with pork, sausage, | | | | instead of preparing food or hanging decorations. |
| hamburgers, and chicken. If little kids are going to be | | | | Your guests will think you've been planning and |
| in attendance, you will need to think about child | | | | working on this project for weeks, when really it has |
| friendly foods like smaller hamburgers and hot dogs. | | | | only taken a few hours. To really whet your guests' |
| Now that you have carefully selected your meats, | | | | appetite, plan to have your grill fired up and ready to |
| you should think about the side dishes you want to | | | | cook as they arrive. |