50 Grilling Recipes That'll Cover All Of Your Summertime Needs (2024)

Grilling season is here again, and that means one thing: all of your meals are about to get a whole lot tastier. There’s something about a little char with your veggies and a smoky flavor to your meat that makes dinnertime so much more satisfying ― especially when that meal is eaten al fresco.

We have those recipes for you ― 50 of them, to be exact. These recipes run the gamut of classic grilling dishes to creative new meals to cook outdoors. We even have a recipe for a bacon weave wrapped burger.

It’s going to be a great grilling season ― get to it.

1

Grilled Summer Detox Salad

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2

Lemon And Oregano Grilled Chicken

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Half Baked Harvest

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3

Grilled Artichokes And Polenta With Pesto

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Feasting at Home

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4

Chili Garlic Chicken Skewers With Yogurt Sauce

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How Sweet It Is

5

Grilled Watermelon With Smoked Salt And Jalapeno Rings

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Boulder Locavore

6

Grilled Pork Chops With Spicy Balsamic Grilled Peaches

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Foodie Crush

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7

Grilled Flank Steak With Mushrooms

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Simply Recipes

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8

Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

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Bev Cooks

9

Grilled Pineapple Skewers

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Cookie And Kate

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10

Grilled Swordfish With Smoked Paprika And Herbed Fruit Salsa

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Foodie Crush

11

Grilled Brats with Southern Toppings

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

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12

Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Nachos

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Pinch of Yum

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14

Grilled London Broil

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

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15

Grilled Potato Salad Recipe With Black Garlic Vinaigrette And Dill Cream

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Feasting at Home

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16

Grilled Summer Vegetable Bruschetta

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Bev Cooks

17

Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks With Asian Gremolata

50 Grilling Recipes That'll Cover All Of Your Summertime Needs (17)

Foodie Crush

18

Honey Garlic Korean BBQ Grilled Shrimp

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Half Baked Harvest

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19

Grilled Spareribs With Cherry Cola Glaze

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

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20

Grilled Romaine With Toasted Almonds

50 Grilling Recipes That'll Cover All Of Your Summertime Needs (20)

Slim Palate

21

Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers With Halloumi

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Naturally Ella

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22

Tacos With Grilled Poblanos And Corn Salad

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Alexandras Kitchen

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23

Grilled Asparagus With Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

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24

Grilled Skirt Steak Skewers

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Simply Recipes

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25

Grilled Polish Sausage

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26

Grilled Brie With Blackberry Basil Smash Salsa And Grilled Bread

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Half Baked Harvest

27

Grilled Caprese Skewers

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Foodie Crush

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28

Grilled Naan With Garlic Scape Chutney

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Feasting at Home

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29

Hanger Steak

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A Spicy Perspective

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30

Nicoise Salad With Grilled Fish

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Feasting at Home

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31

Healthy Grilled Greek Chicken

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Spicy Southern Kitchen

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32

Grilled Corn With Bacon Butter And Cotija Cheese

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How Sweet It Is

33

Coconut Honey Lime Filipino Chicken Adobo Skewers

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Half Baked Harvest

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34

Campfire Grilled S'more Calzones

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Half Baked Harvest

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35

Charred Corn With Rosemary Grilled Pizza

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Foodie Crush

36

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

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Foodie Crush

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37

Grilled Peaches and Ginger Ice Cream

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A Spicy Perspective

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38

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Peaches With Balsamic Glaze

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Foodie Crush

39

Barbecued Chicken On The Grill

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Simply Recipes

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40

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad

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How Sweet It Is

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41

Grilled Salmon Fillet With Cucumber Dill Sauce

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Foodie Crush

42

Whole Grilled Trout

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Alexandras Kitchen

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43

Garlicky Grilled Shrimp

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The Clever Carrot

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44

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chive Herb Butter

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Foodie Crush

45

Grilled Grouper With Oranges And Olives

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A Spicy Perspective

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46

Grilled Jerk Chicken And Peach skewers

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Feasting at Home

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47

Barbeque Pork Ribs With Magic Dust

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Foodie Crush

48

Grilled Watermelon Salad

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Verses from my Kitchen

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49

Salsa Verde Burgers With Fontina, Watermelon And Basil

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A Spicy Perspective

50

Kung Pao Chicken Skewers

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A Spicy Perspective

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50 Grilling Recipes That'll Cover All Of Your Summertime Needs (2024)

FAQs

What are the best foods to grill? ›

The best veggies for the grill are sturdy and develop sweet flavors:
  • Sweet peppers (6-8 minutes each side)
  • Onions (5-7 minutes each side)
  • Zucchini and other summer squash (5 minutes each side)
  • Corn (25 minutes)
  • Portabella mushrooms (7-10 minutes per side)
  • Romaine lettuce hearts (3 minutes per side)
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What does every grill master need? ›

Elevate Your Grilling Game: Essential Tools for Every Grillmaster
  • Quality Tongs and Spatulas. Let's start with the basics: tongs and spatulas. ...
  • Basting Brush and Marinade Injector. ...
  • Thermometer. ...
  • Heat-Resistant Gloves and Cleaning Tools. ...
  • Beyond the Basics: Exploring Specialty Tools. ...
  • Where Should I Get My Supplies?
Sep 13, 2023

What do you serve at a summer barbeque? ›

Grilling and BBQ Side Dishes
  • Easy. Pasta Salad. ...
  • Classic Potato Salad. Millie Peartree. ...
  • Easy. Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Turnip Greens. Vallery Lomas. ...
  • Watermelon Chow Chow. Millie Peartree. ...
  • Easy. Refried Beans. ...
  • Easy. Charred Green Beans and Lemony Yogurt. ...
  • Street Corn Pudding. Brett Anderson, Genevieve Ko, Ernest Servantes.

What is the easiest meat to grill? ›

Chicken is a leaner option for grilling and one of the easiest meats to grill. Popular choices include chicken wings, drumsticks, and breasts. Leaner cuts like chicken breasts or tenders are great for hot and fast grilling.

How much food do I need to BBQ for 50 people? ›

Rules to Plan By

Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound. The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.

How many pounds of meat for 50 guests? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Hamburgers6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds13–15 pounds
Ham or roast beef10 pounds20 pounds
Hot dogs4 pounds7 pounds
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How to feed a lot of people at a barbecue? ›

The DO's
  1. DO choose dishes that have minimal prep time. ...
  2. DO barbecue large cuts of meat for big groups. ...
  3. DO figure out how much BBQ meat you need. ...
  4. DO as much preparation ahead of time as you can. ...
  5. DO set up a hot dog bar. ...
  6. DO enlist help.

What to get a guy who likes grilling? ›

The Best Gifts for Grilling Enthusiasts, According to People Who...
  • Pans and cookware.
  • Charcoals and grilling tools.
  • Meats, spices, and marinades.
  • Grills.
4 days ago

What does every BBQ need? ›

Tools and Gear
  • Grill or smoker. Any kind will do! ...
  • Spatula and tongs. For flipping burgers, hot dogs, veggies, buns. ...
  • Fuel: charcoal, wood, pellets, kerosene.
  • Lighter or long matches.
  • Heat-resistant gloves. No need to burn yourself.
  • Apron. For that classic barbecue look!
  • Thermometer. Necessary for perfection!
  • Timer.

What are 3 job requirements of a grill cook? ›

Grill Cook Requirements:

Previous restaurant experience, preferably as a cook. Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. Strong communication skills. Availability to work evening and weekend shifts.

What is the most popular BBQ meat in the summer? ›

Some of the premium BBQ meat options include steak, pork chops, succulent ribs, flavourful chicken thighs and breasts, mouthwatering burgers, an array of fish, and a diverse selection of sausages. Upgrade the flavour of your proteins by marinating them overnight in a blend of spices, herbs, and oils.

What is the most popular barbecue food? ›

Hamburgers and steaks are traditionally the most common food item thrown on the grill, although there are so many more options for what to serve at a barbeque.

What is a good side dish for a BBQ? ›

Prepare to fill out the fixings with all the classic barbecue sides: gooey mac and cheese, savory baked beans, crispy coleslaw, comforting potato salad, refreshing pickles, and homemade white bread. You can't forget collards, must have macaroni salad, and should celebrate sweet summer corn with these recipes.

What foods should not be grilled? ›

Be sure to steer clear of these 7 grilling mistakes you didn't know you were making as well.
  • Pork chops. Raw pork chops on a cutting board (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  • Delicate fish. Flaky fish (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  • Bacon. ...
  • Peeled shrimp. ...
  • Tofu. ...
  • Leafy greens. ...
  • Tomatoes. ...
  • Foods that you can cook on a grill.
Apr 23, 2023

What can I grill besides burgers? ›

  • Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops with Mint-Gremolata Butter, and Charred Corn with Compound Cream Cheese.
  • José Andrés' Whole Grilled Chicken with Potato Purée and Tomato Salad.
  • Grilled Heritage Pork Chop with Peach Mostarda and Spaetzle.
  • Provoleta with Charred Tomatoes.
  • Slow-Cooked Beef Ribs with Rosemary Citrus Glaze.
Sep 25, 2020

What are the major food types of grilling? ›

Steak, hamburgers, and hot dogs are the most popular foods to grill, and in general all beef products should be cooked over direct heat and with the grill on the high setting. The heat can be turned down slightly for hot dogs and thin cut steaks.

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