What food is served at a grill?
Some of these are great appetizers while you're waiting for the grill, too.Coleslaw.Potato Salad.Pasta Salad.Corn on the Cob.Watermelon, Berries, and Other Summer Fruits.Cut Vegetables for Dipping.Tortilla or Potato Chips.Dinner Rolls, Tortillas, or Pitas.
What are the best foods to grill?
Top 10 foods for grillingShrimp A tasty variety of grilled seafood, but cooks should make sure shrimp are big enough so as to not fall through the cooking grid. ... Bratwurst We acknowledge that hot dogs can be boring at times. ... Shish-ka-bobs Shish-ka-bobs have the most options. ... Corn on the cob No, its not all about meat.More items...•
What can I throw on the grill?
This is one I make year round, and it's especially fun for a barbecue — with its super scrumptious and gorgeous sauce, it always wows a crowd!...Grilling FruitChile-Lime Grilled Watermelon Recipe. ... Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. ... Grilled Green Onions. ... Grilled Asparagus in Foil. ... Lemon Pepper Grilled Corn.More items...•
What's the best meat for grilling?
Best Beef Cuts for GrillingChuck Eye Steak (Delmonico) A low-cost alternative to the Rib Eye Steak. ... Ranch Steak. Affordable, lean and versatile. ... Flat Iron Steak. Extremely tender, well-marbled and flavorful and great for grilling. ... Tenderloin Steak (Filet Mignon) ... Strip Steak. ... Porterhouse Steak. ... T-Bone Steak. ... Ground Beef.More items...
What can I grill besides meat?
From savory to sweet, here are 14 foods you should be grilling this summer instead of meat:Pizza. PIN IT. Photo by Sophie Maschinot. ... Corn. PIN IT. Photo by Tiare Brown. ... Eggplant. PIN IT. Photo by Sabrina Congel. ... Zucchini. PIN IT. Photo by Sabrina Congel. ... Polenta. PIN IT. ... Avocado. PIN IT. ... Romaine Lettuce. PIN IT. ... Brie. PIN IT.More items...
What veggies are good on the grill?
Zucchini, bell pepper, onions, asparagus, and mushrooms become sweet and savory when cooked on the grill. With just a brushing of olive oil and sprinkling of salt and pepper, this cooking method is simple and lets the vegetables natural goodness shine through.
What are the traditional side dishes?
Some common side dishes include:Asparagus.Baked beans.Baked potatoes.Broccoli.Cabbage.Cauliflower.Coleslaw.Dinner rolls or other breads.More items...
What sounds good for dinner?
Chicken & Veggie Stir-fry. tasty.co. Pin. ... Oven-Baked French Bread Pizzas. tasty.co. ... Easy Butter Chicken. tasty.co. ... Upgraded Ramen. tasty.co. ... Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne. tasty.co. ... Meal Prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies. tasty.co. ... Black Bean–Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. foodwithfeeling.com. ... Easiest One-Pot Beef with Broccoli. damndelicious.net.More items...•
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Forget your oven and fire up the grill! Take dinner up a notch with our best grilling dinner ideas for steak, salmon, chicken and more, all done in a flash
Forget your oven and fire up the grill! Take dinner up a notch with our best grilling dinner ideas for steak, salmon, chicken and more, all done in a flash.
Grilled Scrum-Delicious Burgers
I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it's one of my family's summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy mushroom burgers when we have company. The guests rave about the flavorful cheesy topping. It's fun to serve a burger that's a little more special. —Wendy Sommers, West Chicago, Illinois
Big John's Chili-Rubbed Grilled Ribs
When my family thinks of summer grilling, it's ribs all the way. Our Asian-inspired recipe is a welcome change from the usual barbecue-sauce versions. —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
Grilled Glazed Spatchcocked Chicken
A few pantry items inspired this recipe, which I've since made for small weeknight meals or for big parties. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Grilled Key West Flank Steak
My husband, Jason, is the cook in our family. This is his recipe, inspired by his Colombian roots and our visits to Key West. Sometimes we grill extra lime and onion slices alongside. Serve with sides of rice and fried plantains. —Gretchen Ospina, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Grilled Brats with Sriracha Mayo
I am a Sriracha fanatic, so that’s what inspired this dish. You can boil the brats in your favorite beer to reduce the fat and give them flavor before grilling, or spread garlic butter on lightly toasted buns. —Quincie Ball, Olympia, Washington
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Instead of grilling out the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grilled Chicken with Mustard Barbecue Sauce and Tomato Salad
Let's kick off this epic list of grilling ideas with sweet, tangy barbecue glazed chicken, grilled until it gets a smoky char. While you're at it, toss some onions on the grill. We'll combine those grilled onions with raw tomatoes and pickled green beans. The simple, bright salad perfectly complements the chicken's smoky flavor.
Cedar-Plank Salmon
Grilling season calls for thick fillets of salmon slathered in maple syrup, rosemary, lemon zest, and grainy mustard.
Grilled Scallops with Creamed Corn
Both easy and impressive, grilled scallops are the perfect summer recipe. The dry rub is what really makes this dish shine, so go ahead and triple the batch. It keeps for a month and tastes great on any kind of meat.
Open-Face Mushroom Sandwiches With Pecorino Salsa Verde
These grilled mushroom toasts make a tasty appetizer (just cut them in half) or an equally satisfying vegetarian main dish. Don't sleep on the pecorino salsa verde. The herby, cheesy dressing is the perfect accompaniment to the grilled vegetables.
Grilled Whole Eggplant with Harissa Vinaigrette
Nestle a whole eggplant in the dying embers of a charcoal grill (or char it up top) and it’ll soften into a deliciously smoky, spoonable delight. Sprinkle on a little parsley for freshness and serve with lots of bread.
3-Ingredient Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Make elote at home with flavor-packed chipotle mayonnaise and crumbly Cotija cheese.
Miss Ollie's Jerk Chicken
100 percent of reviewers said they'd make this juicy grilled chicken recipe again. High praise, and we can see why! Pro tip: Let the chicken thighs, legs, and soak in the aromatic spice marinade for as long as you can (at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours) before putting it all on the bbq.
Looking for new grilling recipes to try this summer? We've got 100 reasons for you to light the grill and enjoy the great outdoors
Looking for new grilling recipes to try this summer? We've got 100 reasons for you to light the grill and enjoy the great outdoors.
Kentucky Grilled Chicken
This Kentucky grilled chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour on the grill but is worth the wait. I use a new paintbrush to "mop" on the basting sauce. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky
Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato
This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each burger. You can use almost any cheese—Gorgonzola, feta, smoked Gouda, blue or another family favorite. —Aaron Shields, Hamburg, New York
Grilled Corn in Husks
If you're new to grilling corn in the husk, season the ears with butter, Parmesan cheese and parsley. It's especially good! Be sure to give the corn a long soak before putting it on the grill. Hot off the grate, the kernels are moist and tender with a wonderful, sweet flavor. — Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Feta Salmon Salad
My son David always ordered the satisfying salmon sandwich at a local pub. In trying to replicate it, he came up with this salmon salad recipe. It's the only recipe he's ever made and our entire family thinks it's great. —susan griffiths, Mount Pleasnt, South Carolina
Steak Sandwiches with Crispy Onions
I created this steak sandwich recipe for my husband. Fried onions are a family favorite, and I thought it would be amazing to put them on a sandwich. The chimichurri-inspired mayo gives fabulous freshness and flavor. —Renee Seaman, Green Township, New Jersey
Grilled Caesar Chicken Breasts
Marinated overnight in creamy Caesar dressing, this grilled Caesar chicken recipe is juicy, tender and full of flavor. It couldn't be easier. —Marcia Wallenfeldt, Kent, Ohio
