Break Out the Grill and Give Tonight's Dinner Some Fire (2024)

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Whether you're inviting a crowd to hang out in the backyard, or looking to get something interesting onto the table for dinner, it's worth breaking out your grill. Giving food that touch of flame and smoke is an easy way to impart a ton of flavor.

And you can grill far more than just burgers and chicken! Everything from fruit to seafood, and even some cheeses can be grilled.

Plus, if you've spent all that time getting your backyard looking great, you should spend some time out there, enjoying it! So put on a few tunes, crack open a cold can of something tasty, fire up the grill, and make some of these delicious recipes that can either be grilled, or go great with all your favorite outdoor food. Cheers!

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1

Grilled Pork Chops with Whole Pickled Peaches

Becky Luigart-Stayner

You can quick-pickle a couple whole peaches a day or two (or more) before, then use them to top these tasty dry-rubbed chops. The flavor combo is absolutely unbeatable.

Get the recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Whole Pickled Peaches.

2

Peach-and-Bacon Pizza

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pizza on a grill? You betcha! You can use a pizza stone, a grill pan, or get yourself an outdoor oven just for pizza, but trust us that outdoor cooking your pizza makes it taste much better.

This bacon, peach, and pickled onion white pie has a flavor combo that's like a slice of pure summer.

Get the recipe for Peach-and-Bacon Pizza.

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3

Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Kebabs

Becky Luigart-Stayner

If you're not familiar with it, halloumi is a fresh cheese that, instead of melting, will sear on a grill. Paired with watermelon it makes a salty-sweet combo perfect as a side dish or starter on your plate.

Get the recipe for Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Kebabs.

4

Glazed Shrimp-and-Fig Skewers

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Here's another sweet-savory kebab that will seriously impress family or guests. The balsamic honey glaze goes well both with tender shrimp and fresh figs.

Get the recipe for Glazed Shrimp-and-Fig Skewers.

5

Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned

Becky Luigart-Stayner

If you're already grilling dinner, why not grill up a drink to go with it? Muddle a smoky orange into your old-fashioned, and get to sipping!

Get the recipe for Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned.

6

Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars

Becky Lugart-Stayner

Of course no outdoor dinner is complete without a dessert. These sweet frozen bars will make everyone think the world's best ice cream truck is right around the corner.

Get the recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars.

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7

Orange-Cream Icebox Pie

Becky Luigart-Stayner

If you're trying to keep the house cool by cooking outdoors, the last thing you want to do is bake a pie! This creamsicle flavored icebox pie is just what you want. The taste'll take you right back to childhood, waiting for the ice cream truck!

Get the recipe for Orange-Cream Icebox Pie.

8

Campfire-Toasted Rice Krispies Treats

Here's a dessert that evokes two great simple after-dinner treats: the s'more and the Rice Krispies treat! Kids'll love toasting them, and everyone will love how they taste!

Get the recipe for Campfire-Toasted Rice Krispies Treats.

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9

Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey

Hector M. Sanchez

You can pop these on and off the grill in about 5 minutes, then set them out for folks to munch on while you get the main course cooking.

Get the recipe for Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey.

10

Fried Potato Salad Bites

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Potato salad at a cookout is expected. But these little guys will blow everyone's minds!

Get the recipe for Fried Potato Salad Bites.

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11

Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Elotes, a general Central American term for corn, is also the word we use for Mexican style street corn — a highly flavorful grilled corn that's been covered in mayo, sour cream, spices, lime juice, and cheese.

Get the recipe for Elotes (Mexican Street Corn).

12

Salt-and-Pepper BBQ Ribs

Hector M. Sanchez

Real talk: You don't need a lot of crazy flavors to make high-quality ribs taste delicious.

Get the recipe for Salt-and-Pepper BBQ Ribs.

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13

Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops with Peach Relish

Hector M. Sanchez

This may be, hands down, the best pork chop we've ever had.

Get the recipe for Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops.

14

Cucumber Salad

Brian Woodcock

Problem: You want something green on the table, but lettuce wilts so quickly at a BBQ. Solution: This lime-mint salad, which holds up and tastes refreshingly good with all manner of proteins.

Get the recipe for Cucumber Salad.

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15

Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin

Becky Luigart-Stayner

With all the flaky goodness of baked potatoes, all the crunchy deliciousness of fried, and a combo of spices that we sometimes dream about at night, this is a side dish that is sure to have guests and family alike asking for seconds.

Get the recipe for Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin.

16

Orzo Pasta Salad

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Do yourself a favor and put this veggie-packed pasta salad on the menu — then watch as it's the first to disappear.

Get the recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad.

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17

Jalapeño–Sour Cream Cornbread

Hector M. Sanchez

This sweet-spicy cornbread is perfect for mopping up barbecue sauce!

Get the recipe for Jalapeño–Sour Cream Cornbread.

18

Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers

Ren Fuller

This decadent summer burger is the ultimate cookout treat! Mild hatch chiles and creamy pimento cheese combine to make a flavorful burger that's just about as rich and delicious as you can get.

Get the recipe for Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers.

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19

The Casa Wedge Salad

Becky Luigart-Stayner

A wedge salad is a quick and easy side for any bbq! This Tex-Mex inspired version is full of flavor thanks to Mexican Cotija cheese and creamy avocado dressing!

Get the recipe for The Casa Wedge Salad.

20

Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Becky Luigart-Stayner

This five-ingredient grilled pineapple upside-down cake couldn't be any easier! The secret is to get an already-prepared poundcake. Grilled pineapples and an easy-to-make glaze come together quickly — and then whole deal gets well caramelized, either over hot coals or on the grill.

Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

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