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
Jump ahead to:
- Grilled appetizers [2]
- Grilled mains [3]
- Grilled sides [4]
- Grilled desserts [5]
Grilled Apps
Get the party started by serving these appetizers hot off the grill.
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp Skewers
Get the recipe: grilled buffalo shrimp skewers [6]
Grilled Zucchini and Walnut Salad With Mint
Get the recipe: grilled zucchini and walnut salad with mint [7]
Garlic Mushroom Kebabs
Get the recipe: garlic mushroom kebabs [8]
Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Get the recipe: grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus [9]
Cilantro Lime Grilled Watermelon
Get the recipe: cilantro lime grilled watermelon [10]
Burger Skewers
Get the recipe: burger skewers [11]
Grilled Brie With Cherries
Get the recipe: grilled brie with cherries [12]
Jalapeño Poppers
Get the recipe: grilled jalapeño poppers [13]
Grilled Mains
Pretty much anything and everything — skewers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and even pizza — can benefit from the grill's smoky kiss.
Brie-Stuffed Burger
Get the recipe: burgers stuffed with brie [14]
Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs
Get the recipe: Mediterranean lamb kebabs [15]
Vegetarian Tacos With Grilled Guacamole
Get the recipe: grilled veggie tacos with guacamole [16]
Yogurt-Marinated Flank Steak
Get the recipe: yogurt-marinated flank steak [17]
The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable Salad With Salmon
Get the recipe: The Ivy's grilled vegetable salad with salmon [18]
Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Get the recipe: balsamic portobello mushroom burgers [19]
Indian-Style Beef Satay
Get the recipe: Indian-style beef satay [20]
Grilled Tomatoes and Basil Zucchini "Noodles"
Get the recipe: grilled tomatoes and basil zucchini "noodles" [21]
Grilled Salmon Tacos With Avocado Salsa
Get the recipe: grilled salmon tacos with avocado salsa [22]
Postgrill Marinated Skirt Steak
Get the recipe: postgrill marinated skirt steak [23]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Watermelon and Feta Salsa
Get the recipe: grilled pork tenderloin with watermelon and feta salsa [24]
Asian Salmon and Veggie Kebabs
Get the recipe: Asian salmon and veggie kebabs [25]
Hawaiian Burger
Get the recipe: Hawaiian burger [26]
Pork and Mango Skewers
Get the recipe: pork and mango skewers [27]
Grilled Summer Salad With Corn, Peppers, and Chili-Lime Dressing
Get the recipe: grilled Summer salad with corn, peppers, and chili-lime dressing [28]
Grilled Chicken Thighs and Wings With Barbecue Sauce
Get the recipe: grilled chicken thighs and wings with barbecue sauce [29]
Grilled Fish Tacos With Lime Cabbage Slaw
Get the recipe: grilled fish tacos with lime cabbage slaw [30]
Garlic-Herb Vegetable Kebabs
Get the recipe: garlic-herb vegetable kebabs [31]
Argentine Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
Get the recipe: Argentine steak with chimichurri sauce [32]
Grilled Chicken and Grape Salad With Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: grilled chicken and grape salad with goat cheese [33]
Chili's Baby Back Ribs
Get the recipe: Chili's baby back ribs [34]
Grilled Whole Fish
Learn how to grill a whole fish [35].
Filipino Coconut Honey Lime Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: Filipino coconut honey lime chicken skewers [36]
Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Herbed Cream Cheese and Pesto
Get the recipe: grilled veggie sandwiches with herbed cream cheese and pesto [37]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary and Red Pepper Sauce
Get the recipe: grilled pork tenderloin with rosemary and red pepper sauce [38]
Ginger-Garlic Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
Get the recipe: ginger-garlic steak tacos with pineapple salsa [39]
Grilled Red, White, and Blue Pizzas
Get the recipes: grilled red, white, and blue pizzas [40]
Vietnamese Pork Skewers
Get the recipe: Vietnamese pork skewers [41]
Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Michelle Obama's grilled chicken salad [42]
Grilled Steak Tacos
Get the recipe: grilled steak tacos with guacamole [43]
Maryland-Style Grilled Shrimp and Corn
Get the recipe: Maryland-style grilled shrimp and corn [44]
Greek Chicken Kebabs With Tzatziki Sauce
Get the recipe: Greek chicken kebabs with tzatziki sauce [45]
Blue Cheese Burger
Get the recipe: blue-cheese-topped burger [46]
Grilled Lamb Chops With Blackberry Relish
Get the recipe: grilled lamb chops with blackberry relish [47]
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
sGet the recipe: spicy shrimp and chorizo kebabs [48]
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.
Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: grilled watermelon caprese salad [49]
Grilled Corn With Cilantro Butter
Get the recipe: grilled corn with cilantro butter [50]
Grilled Peach Salad With Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: grilled peach salad with goat cheese [51]
Grilled Fava Beans
Get the recipe: grilled fava beans [52]
Grilled Pickled Jalapeños
Get the recipe: grilled pickled jalapeños [53]
Grilled Parmesan Polenta Chips
Get the recipe: grilled parmesan polenta chips [54]
Grilled Vegetables
Learn how to grill vegetables [55].
Grilled Peach Salad With Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: grilled peach salad with grapefruit vinaigrette [56]
Grilled Corn With Chile Lime Butter
Get the recipe: grilled corn with chile lime butter [57]
Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini
Get the recipe: grilled lemon garlic zucchini [58]
Mexican Grilled Corn Recipe
Get the recipe: Mexican street-food-style grilled corn [59]
Grilled Artichokes With Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: grilled artichokes with rosemary lemon vinaigrette and garlic breadcrumbs [60]
Grilled Flatbread
Get the recipe: grilled flatbread stuffed with herbs and cheese [61]
Grilled Corn With Maple and Chipotle
Get the recipe: grilled corn with maple and chipotle [62]
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.
Grilled S'more Calzones
Get the recipe: grilled s'more calzones [63]
Dessert Pizza With Strawberries and Chocolate
Get the recipe: dessert pizza with strawberries and chocolate [64]
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Get the recipe: grilled watermelon salad [65]
Grilled Bananas Foster
Get the recipe: grilled bananas foster [66]
Brown Sugar Grilled Peaches With Ricotta
Get the recipe: brown sugar grilled peaches with ricotta [67]
Grilled Pound Cake With Rose Whipped Cream, Pistachios, and Cherries
Get the recipe: grilled pound cake with rose whipped cream, pistachios, and cherries [68]