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What I Actually Bring to a Cookout

Published 9 days ago • 1 min read

What I Actually Bring to a Cookout

Because you can do better than a bag of chips.

BAILEY SISSOM

May 29, 2025

Hi friends,

When someone says “just bring a side,” this is what I show up with. These are the recipes I default to again and again, not because they’re flashy, but because they’re good. They hold up on a picnic table, can be made ahead, and don’t require any last-minute oven space or garnishing with fresh herbs you don’t have.

Let's get into it.

#1: EASY CORN SALAD

Juicy sweet corn, crunchy veggies, and a simple vinaigrette dressing. Toss it together in ten minutes and boom, you're the person who brought the good corn salad.

#2: Summer Tortellini Salad

Cheese tortellini, bright veggies, and store-bought vinaigrette. That’s it. Make it ahead, chill it, and try not to eat it all before you leave the house.

#3: GOURMET MARSHMALLOW RICE KRISPIE TREATS

You know them. You love them. But these are leveled-up with marshmallow creme and flakey salt. People will ask for the recipe.

#4: CREAMY GREEK YOGURT COLESLAW

This lightened-up coleslaw still tastes like the real deal. A little tangy, a little creamy, and not gloopy. Bonus: no mayo coma.

#5: EASY CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Layers of boxed cake, pudding, Cool Whip, and crushed Oreos. It’s barely even baking. Feels nostalgic. Tastes like you tried.

Happy Almost Weekend!

Bailey

860 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
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