Don’t settle for the same old hot dogs and burgers on the grill. You can fire up your imagination and your taste buds with these 15 creative recipes that go beyond the basics.
From pizza with a crispy crust to a hearty bread salad, from succulent beef to tender fish and chicken, from smoky sides to zesty salsas, you’ll find something to satisfy every craving and impress every guest. Get ready to unleash the full potential of your grill and enjoy the delicious results.
Panzanella
This is a bread salad, featuring sourdough, with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, capers, fresh basil, and parsley in a Dijon mustard enhanced red wine dressing. Make this when tomatoes and basil are at their peak. The bread can be toasted in the oven – but takes on a whole new, smoky flavor profile if toasted on a charcoal grill. Get the recipe.
Grilled Swordfish with Grilled Oranges & Fennel
Have you ever grilled oranges? This recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Grilled Oranges & Fennel is a fantastic – and easy – introduction to grilling citrus fruit. While you can make this recipe on a propane grill, it really shines when made over hardwood charcoal. Cut your oranges in half, and lay them on the grill! You just want to grill them until they develop char marks and have spent some time on your grill to absorb all that smoky deliciousness. Keep grilling them until they are hot throughout, juicy and richly charred. Get the recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Grilled Oranges & Fennel.
Quick Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Have you tried our Sweet & Spicy Dry Rub yet? It is easy to make (just stir ingredients together in a bowl) and can enhance everything from pork to poultry, fish to tofu to veggies. Here it is highlighted along with pork in our Quick Grilled Pork Tenderloin. We like this pork with our Grilled Tomato Peach Salsa, as seen above in the bowl. Get the recipe for Quick Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Grilled Hanger Steak with Charmoula Sauce
We think you will love this easy Grilled Hanger Steak. Marinated in our vibrant Charmoula Sauce and then grilled over a hardwood fire this Grilled Hanger Steak is a spectacular dish – served warm or at room temperature. You can also use a propane grill or even a grill pan, indoors. Get the recipe for Grilled Hanger Steak with Charmoula Sauce.
Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken
This dish for Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken features skinless, boneless chicken thighs, which we love for their juiciness and quick cooking. You could substitute pieces of skinless, boneless breast but do make sure not to overcook as breasts dry out more easily. My preference with this dish is to make the marinade and combine it with the chicken in a zip-top plastic bag and refrigerate overnight. We grilled ours outdoors but you could use a grill pan inside, if you like. The ingredients are available year round. Get the recipe for Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken.
Grilled Swordfish with Tomato Olive Salsa
This recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Tomato Olive Salsa can be made outside on the grill (propane or hardwood) or indoors with a grill pan. The Tomato Olive Salsa is easy to put together and we like it with other proteins as well. Try it with grilled chicken as an option. It is ready to serve right away, but it does improve after sitting for about an hour, if you have the time. Get the recipe for Grilled Swordfish with Tomato Olive Salsa.
Gluten-Free Grilled Pizza
Some grilled pizza recipes are made on a pizza stone. Ours is “real” grilled pizza, made right on the grates, soaking up all the desirable flavors from your hardwood or charcoal fire. Gluten-free and low FODMAP, too! Get the Gluten-Free Grilled Pizza recipe.
Lemon Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kebobs
These Lemon Herb Grilled Marinated Chicken Vegetable Kebobs are easy to assemble and cook and everyone seems to love them. Kebobs just look like summer to us! Click for recipe.
Grilled Corn Salsa
My favorite corn is actually early September corn here in the Pioneer Valley, an area that encompasses parts of northern Connecticut and our area of western Massachusetts. This Grilled Corn Salsa, which can also easily be turned into a salad/side dish, is easy, fabulous and tastes like late summer. Get the recipe for Grilled Corn Salsa.
Grilled Vegetables
Nothing like a platter of grilled veggies! OK, these might not be unusual, but we think our technique will help you make the best grilled vegetables, ever! Pick and choose what you like – but we suggest you have a little of everything: squash, peppers, eggplant, yes please! Get the recipe for Grilled Vegetables.
Garlic & Herb Corn on the Cob
Make when corn is at its peak – which is our neck of the woods is actually September! Garlic-infused oil, butter and a shower of fresh herbs. Salt and pepper and you’re done! Sometimes simple is best. Get the recipe for Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob.
Thai Basil Steak Salad
We love a good steak salad with tomatoes and blue cheese, but how about an Asian vibe? Here you get to indulge in the flavors of fish sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek, toasted sesame oil, ginger and Thai basil. All with slippery, slurpy rice noodles and tender steak, too. Get the Thai Basil Steak Salad recipe.
Grilled Corn Salad with Parmesan & Parsley
This versatile, warm Grilled Corn Salad with Parmesan & Parsley is easy to make but the result is truly elegant. The corn is fresh and juicy, kernels bursting as you bite into them. While hot they are combined with Parmesan cheese, which melts and turns creamy. The parsley adds color and a welcomed herbaceous freshness and the black pepper should be added generously. Get the recipe for Grilled Corn Salad with Parmesan & Parsley.
Grilled Pineapple & Kiwi Salsa
Did the recipe title, Grilled Pineapple & Kiwi Salsa, pique your interest? Have you only had tomato-based salsa? You are in for a treat! Both fresh pineapple and kiwi are brushed with our Onion-Infused Oil and then these fruits hit the grill until char marks form. Chop them up and combine with scallion greens, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno and you will be enjoying a whole new taste experience. Get the recipe for Grilled Pineapple & Kiwi Salsa.
Grilled Tomato Peach Salsa
This Grilled Tomato Peach Salsa came about after we had been grilling fruit (to great success) and had some extra peaches around. The smoky flavor from the grill elevates the simple ingredients. Get the recipe for Grilled Tomato Peach Salsa.
36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes
Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes
Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal
We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal
9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes
Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes
18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!
Quench your thirst and beat the heat with a refreshing lineup of tantalizing beverages. Whether you’re craving a tall, chilled drink on a scorching day, in need of hydration after a workout, or seeking a delightful mocktail sans alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to dive into a world of iced teas, invigorating punches, flavored lemonades, zesty limeades, luscious smoothies, sparkling spritzers, and even a homemade electrolyte beverage. Click for 18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!
