101 Best Grilling Recipes – Easy BBQ and Grilling Ideas

Instead of leaving the zucchini in traditional slices, I threaded the zucchini on skewers to reduce direct contact with the grill and create a contrasting texture. The ribbon creates plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy ricotta and walnuts to settle into.

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Skip the chicken skewers and basic hot dogs on bread. If you’re looking for the most creative grilling recipes and a way to get the kids excited, choose these hot dog skewers. In this recipe, cut hot dogs, peppers, pineapple, and onions are stacked on skewers, dipped in sweet and sour homemade BBQ sauce, and grilled until charred and caramelized. The result is a slightly sweet summer skewer that’s perfect for barbecues, camping, and casual summer dinners.

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My undying love for tomatoes and feta continues to this day and I never tire of it. These little pizzettes are perfect for lazy summer backyard hangouts. The combination of crispy pizza crust, garlic, and olive oil with charred sweet tomatoes and salty feta is a simple delight, and the green onions get a nice char just before being covered with melted cheese. That means it’s time to fire up the grill.

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Nothing says summer like a rainbow veggie kebab dotted with cubes of marinated steak perfectly charred on the grill. The dish is completed by placing the kebab on top of a crunchy spinach and cucumber salad tossed with a garlicky tahini dressing and topped with a heaping dollop of herbed orzo. Orzo is toasted until golden brown and then gently simmered in aromatic chicken stock. Then pour some tahini dressing over the entire bowl to bring everything together with vibrant color, flavor, texture, and temperature.

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If you think mayonnaise is the worst and you’re worried that this recipe won’t suit you, think again. Elute will make you reconsider your stance. Or at least he makes one incredible exception. The mayonnaise absorbs the flavors of the chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime juice, making it more like a creamy sauce. It’s tangy without an overpowering corn flavor, making it the perfect refreshing snack for your next cookout or backyard barbecue.

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These Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers are the perfect combination of juicy, charred shrimp, bright lemon zest, salty capers, and white wine butter sauce that will have your friends begging you for the recipe. Only 45 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for everything from backyard parties to quick weeknight dinners.

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It’s time to embrace the simplest summer meal: foil packs. Although it’s a one-pot dish, all the ingredients are wrapped in aluminum foil, making cleanup super easy. Everything is cooked in foil, so it’s easy to prepare. For this version, that means tender nuggets of boneless, skinless chicken thighs with heaps of vegetables (it includes potatoes, onions, and bell peppers), all seasoned with delicious fajita spices. Potatoes aren’t traditionally served with fajitas, but they’re welcome here. Bonus: Soak up all the delicious fajita goodness.

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Long live the pineapple bowl. Not only is it a super cute and fun way to serve dinner, but you’re guaranteed to have plenty of fresh, delicious pineapple in everything you’re about to eat. This time, we have jerk-marinated shrimp and green peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze that will make you want to lick your plate clean.

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When it comes to marinades, yogurt-based sauces are very popular. As the meat cooks, the leftover yogurt caramelizes, creating a prize-worthy crust with tender meat underneath. I’ve been marinating tons of proteins, but I’m always thinking, “What next?” In this case, it’s Persian-spiced grilled chicken with tomatoes and lemon, served over fluffy jasmine rice with plenty of fresh herbs.Trust me, this dish has flavor and texture a few days.

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Very juicy and slightly tart, peaches are perfect for all kinds of salads, just like their summer friend tomatoes. Is peach salad next? A summery twist on the iconic wedge salad.

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Long a Southern staple with famous dishes like fried green tomatoes, green tomatoes are just as delicious and are a light and healthy way to prepare them, perfect for summer.This rendition combines the slightly tangy flavor of unripe tomatoes with the smoky char of a grill. and Extra whipped goat cheese schmear.

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