Backyard meals & cookout sides
Choose a few dishes to share, check preparation times before shopping and keep perishable food at safe serving temperatures.
RecipeApricot chicken kabobs
Chicken and pepper skewers with a sweet-tart apricot glaze.
RecipeSummery cabbage slaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrot with a light yogurt and lemon dressing.
RecipeEasy three-bean salad
A chilled salad of chickpeas, kidney beans and green beans with a tangy dressing.
RecipePeachy barbecue pork sliders
Warm pulled pork in a peach barbecue sauce, served in small buns.
RecipeCowboy caviar bean & corn salsa
A chunky bean and corn salad for scooping with chips or spooning over rice.
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Kitchen guideWhat to serve with chicken pot pie: easy sides that balance the meal
Choose fresh salads, green vegetables and simple sides for chicken pot pie, with pairing tips for pastry-topped and potato-topped pies.
Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent practical guidance