Summah time! The season to hang with friends and get some good noms in by the pool. If you’re not hosting the party this year with Taste and Company, you may be tasked to bring a side dish to contribute to a friend’s barbecue. Here are three enhanced classics our friends and clients love. Bonus! You can make them the day before so they’re ready for you to wake up as lazy as you like and head out the door.

Spicy, Smokey Chipotle Baked Beans

Baked beans are a delicious staple to any barbecue. Have you ever had them spicy? The chipotle chili addition in this recipe brings out the taste buds on the other side of your tongue that most face numbingly sweet baked beans will completely ignore. With the perfect amount of sweetness, smoke, and spice, these will awaken the senses and make your guests want to dance the yummy dance.

Jalapeno Cornbread

Bringing in a little more heat to the summer day, this jalapeno cornbread also gives us the sweet and savory spice action with the cajun seasoning and jalapeno pieces on top. It’ll pair well with the baked beans if you decide to do both and elevate the basic cornbread with an extra subtle flavor note.

Quick ‘n’ Easy Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

A side could mean dessert, right? If you’re not the baking type, you might enjoy these no-bake lemon cheesecake stuffed strawberries. It’s the easiest to make and the yummiest to eat. Hopefully they make it to the party before you eat them all! (Let’s be honest, you might want to make a few extra to keep around for later.)

Let us know how we can help with your summer party plans! We’re always at your service. 310-928-9438