A 60+ Recipe Salute to Summer Grilling

Half Baked Harvest

When the sun is shining, we can't help but spend most of our time hovering over our grills. After all, everything from burgers to pizza to skewers and even sweet things can be (and should be) made in this manner. Cooking food over the coals seems to kiss it with a fire-roasted flavor that pairs perfectly with a cold, crisp beer and the Summer heat.

— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry

Grilled Apps, Mains, Sides, and Desserts

Grilled Apps

Get the party started by serving these appetizers hot off the grill.

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Grilled Buffalo Shrimp Skewers

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Grilled Zucchini and Walnut Salad With Mint

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Garlic Mushroom Kebabs

Get the recipe: garlic mushroom kebabs

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POPSUGAR Photography | Katie Sweeney

Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus

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Cilantro Lime Grilled Watermelon

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Burger Skewers

Get the recipe: burger skewers

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Grilled Brie With Cherries

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Jalapeño Poppers

Grilled Mains

Pretty much anything and everything — skewers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and even pizza — can benefit from the grill's smoky kiss.

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Brie-Stuffed Burger

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Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs

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Vegetarian Tacos With Grilled Guacamole

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POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Yogurt-Marinated Flank Steak

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The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable Salad With Salmon

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Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Burgers

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Indian-Style Beef Satay

Get the recipe: Indian-style beef satay

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Grilled Tomatoes and Basil Zucchini "Noodles"

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Grilled Salmon Tacos With Avocado Salsa

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Postgrill Marinated Skirt Steak

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Watermelon and Feta Salsa

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Asian Salmon and Veggie Kebabs

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Hawaiian Burger

Get the recipe: Hawaiian burger

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Pork and Mango Skewers

Get the recipe: pork and mango skewers

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Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing

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Grilled Chicken Thighs and Wings With Barbecue Sauce

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Grilled Fish Tacos With Lime Cabbage Slaw

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Garlic-Herb Vegetable Kebabs

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Argentine Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

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Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad With Goat Cheese

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Chili's Baby Back Ribs

Get the recipe: Chili's baby back ribs

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Filipino Coconut Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

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Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Herbed Cream Cheese and Pesto

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary and Red Pepper Sauce

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Ginger-Garlic Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

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Grilled Red, White, and Blue Pizzas

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Vietnamese Pork Skewers

Get the recipe: Vietnamese pork skewers

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nancy Einhart

Grilled Chicken Salad

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Grilled Steak Tacos

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Maryland-Style Grilled Shrimp and Corn

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Greek Chicken Kebabs With Tzatziki Sauce

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Blue Cheese Burger

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Grilled Lamb Chops With Blackberry Relish

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Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs

Grilled Side Dishes

Side dishes should be just as decadent and delicious as grilled mains, so don't be the griller who neglects amping up the flavor of veggies and corn.

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Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

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Grilled Corn With Cilantro Butter

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Grilled Peach Salad With Goat Cheese

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POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Grilled Fava Beans

Get the recipe: grilled fava beans

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Grilled Pickled Jalapeños

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Grilled Parmesan Polenta Chips

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Grilled Vegetables

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Grilled Peach Salad With Grapefruit Vinaigrette

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Grilled Corn With Chile Lime Butter

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Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini

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Grilled Artichokes With Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette and Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Grilled Flatbread

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Grilled Corn With Maple and Chipotle

Grilled Desserts

Unconventional? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely! Don't forget that sweet things like fruit, cake, and even dessert versions of pizza can be made on the grill.

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Grilled S'more Calzones

Get the recipe: grilled s'more calzones

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Dessert Pizza With Strawberries and Chocolate

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Grilled Watermelon Salad

Get the recipe: grilled watermelon salad

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Grilled Bananas Foster

Get the recipe: grilled bananas foster

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Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches With Ricotta

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Grilled Pound Cake With Rose Whipped Cream, Pistachios, and Cherries

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