Currently on a camping trip with three other couples. We need some suggestions for side dishes. Quick and easy would be a plus. Thanks.

1. SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI on the grill; cut into thin length-wise slices, brush with some soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. YUMMY!2. SMASHED POTATOES; take small new potatoes and boil them until done. Don't peel. After 15 minutes, remove from pan and dry completely. Place some butter and olive oil in a heavy pan such as cast iron (I use my DO), and place potatoes in one at a time. Use a heavy object to "smash" them down in the oil and fry until crisp. Don't crowd the pan, but continue until all the potatoes are crispy. Add sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, etc. to top them. 3. GRILLED ASPARAGUS. Cut the tough ends off asparagus and place remaining asparagus in a gallon size baggie. Put 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves of finely minced garlic or garlic powder, salt and pepper and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Dump on grill (watch for flares) and grill until the asparagus begins to crisp.4. GRILLED GREEN BEANS. Do the above using green beans instead of asparagus, just cut ends and string them.5. BAKED POTATO SALAD. Cut potatoes into chunks and boil until done, drain. Add sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, bacon bits, and mix well. Refrigerate until chilled.Hope these give you some ideas.

Corn salad is really easy. I use fresh, roasted on the grill, but you can also use frozen. Add ripe red tomatoes, finely chopped red onions, cilantro or parsley if someone hates cilantro. Dressing is a vinaigrette, 1-2 TBS red wine or champagne vinegar to 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.Proportions vary, depending on how many you are feeding. I've used 5 ears of corn to a pound of tomatoes, a small red onion, and a good handful of cilantro for a bowl to take for a pot luck. You can make the salad ahead of time and add the dressing later. Rarely have leftovers.Also you can change it up with whatever ingredients are freshest, using baby tomatoes, lime juice or a different vinegar, basil or thyme instead of cilantro...

Marie calendar if you have electricity.chevman

baked potatoes and corn on the grill wrapped in aluminum foil. Hawaiian "baked beans" in skillet: bacon, onion, 1 can crushed pineapple, beans. Cook bacon, saute onion, add beans and pineapple and cook about half an hour. We also like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Pilaf. Just heat in microwave 90 seconds.

Rice-0-Roni style flavored ricesStir Fry veggiesAnd my favorite, pie

A little help with some side dishes please. | Good Sam Community

hokeypokey
Explorer
Aug 09, 2015
NYCgrrl wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Partial peel some fresh cucumbers (2-3 depending on size...small better)
Slice a white onion...separate the rings
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. sugar
dash of salt and pepper

In shallow dish lay out cucumber/onion slices
Mix vinegar,water,sugar and S/P
Pour mix over cucumbers/onions

Cover/marinate at least 1 hour...overnight better

Crisp, clean, refreshing salad

You can hang out with my granddaughter any day of the week but errrr she rarely waits an hour for em to marinate:cool:.

This is a favorite at our house - low fat. We prefer cider vinegar.
shadows4
Explorer III
Aug 07, 2015
Old-Biscuit wrote:
shadows4 wrote:
Wow!!! Thanks to all. Can't wait to show these to the wife. They all sound good.

Thought YOU were taking care of the side dishes......

Your wife probably knows all about the ones mentioned :B

I am taking care of the side dishes. We always do these things TOGETHER. But thanks for the help.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 06, 2015
shadows4 wrote:
Wow!!! Thanks to all. Can't wait to show these to the wife. They all sound good.

Thought YOU were taking care of the side dishes......

Your wife probably knows all about the ones mentioned :B
4X4Dodger
Explorer II
Aug 06, 2015
Grilled Brussells Sprouts:

Cut each one in 1/2- steam for a few minutes till just approaching tender.

Put in bowl coat with Olive Oil and Herbs de Provence and a little Balsalmic Vinegar

and Grill until char marks show and they are tender...NOT mushy.

Dust with some Pink Himalayan Salt and freshly ground pepper.
shadows4
Explorer III
Aug 06, 2015
Wow!!! Thanks to all. Can't wait to show these to the wife. They all sound good.
Greydennyhawk
Explorer
Aug 06, 2015
CLAMS CASINO

cut up and fry bacon bits
Add finely chopped onion, green peppers, celery
Fry til soft, season with black pepper, old bay etc
Add canned clams w/ juice . Mix in some bread crumbs
Squeeze a lemon and top with hot sauce.
Place in serving dish, serve w/ crackers
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Aug 06, 2015
Ratatouille, every day in anyway: hot, cold, rm temperature. Great way to use up extra grilled veggies too.
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Aug 06, 2015
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Partial peel some fresh cucumbers (2-3 depending on size...small better)
Slice a white onion...separate the rings
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. sugar
dash of salt and pepper

In shallow dish lay out cucumber/onion slices
Mix vinegar,water,sugar and S/P
Pour mix over cucumbers/onions

Cover/marinate at least 1 hour...overnight better

Crisp, clean, refreshing salad

You can hang out with my granddaughter any day of the week but errrr she rarely waits an hour for em to marinate:cool:.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Aug 06, 2015
:C
Super_Dave wrote:
magnus, I love that salad with some thinly sliced red onions and some chopped walnuts.
:B
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 06, 2015
Partial peel some fresh cucumbers (2-3 depending on size...small better)
Slice a white onion...separate the rings
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. sugar
dash of salt and pepper

In shallow dish lay out cucumber/onion slices
Mix vinegar,water,sugar and S/P
Pour mix over cucumbers/onions

Cover/marinate at least 1 hour...overnight better

Crisp, clean, refreshing salad