Meh: When the dinner party/potluck/cookout host says, "bring a side," what's your strategy?

Cook something complicated; I want to impress people

Cook something complicated; I want to impress people
Cook something simple; work smarter not harder

Cook something simple; work smarter not harder
Get something at the store

Get something at the store
Three words: bag of chips

Three words: bag of chips
I'll give a more detailed answer in the comments

I'll give a more detailed answer in the comments

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