It’s summer and
that means it’s time to fire up the grill and make some amazing
barbeque favorites. With the beautiful warm weather, it’s the
perfect time to entertain friends and wow them with some new dishes.
While the corn on the cob, rib racks and grilled chicken are barbeque
staples, there are so many things you can create on the grill. To
spice up your backyard parties and outdoor kickbacks, try these 12
grilling recipes perfect for this summer.
This easy and quick
recipe is both delicious and hand-held, making it great for mixing
and mingling at a summer soiree. Succulent shrimp combined with lemon
zest and tomatoes will be your new favorite dish.
This recipe calls
for purple asparagus—or any color is fine—tossed in oil, salt and
pepper. Grilling this vegetable brings out the flavor and color in
tasty way.
What’s not to love
about Italian sausage, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese on pita
bread? This is olive-oil-drizzled flatbread is grilled to perfection
right on the grill.
Deliciously seasoned
squash is sliced thickly and tossed with olive oil, oregano, thyme,
salt and pepper before throwing on the grill. This dish works great
as a meat replacement for vegans or vegetarians, or as just a side
dish to any meat entrée.
Chicken and Oyster with Oyster BBQ Sauce
A spin on classic
cookout fare, this recipe combines the deliciousness of surf and
turf, featuring salt-brined grilled chicken glazed with oyster
barbeque sauce.
Coated to perfection
with a succulent teriyaki glaze, these skewers include mango, bell
peppers, and sweet onions, seasoned with Sriracha and chili powder.
Tasty grilled wings
tossed in lemon honey marinade and oregano, on a bed of whipped feta,
is on the menu with this recipe that’s sure to become a backyard
party hit.
Mustard-Coriander Salmon Steaks
Salmon steaks,
tossed and grilled with a tangy and sweet coriander sauce, are sure
to wow the taste buds of your cookout guests.
Is your
mouthwatering already from just reading the title? This recipe is
packed with surprise and flavor, and calls for corn on the cob
seasoned with sugar and spice rub, grilled and then tossed in
barbeque sauce and crushed chips or sesame seeds.
Picturing
traditional potato salad with diced potatoes? Think again with this
innovative take on potato salad, including sliced potato and lemon
oregano dressing.
If you’ve never
tried making food with cola, this summer is your chance. This recipe
calls for cola as the base for the marinade to grill classic cookout
ribs.
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
Wonderful as an appetizer or dessert, this dish includes tasty grilled pineapple wedges tossed in coconut flakes, and paired with lime and honey dip.
