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29 Recipes You Didn’t Realize You Can Make on the Grill

July 26, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Grill, baby, grill! If you love grilling, then you already know about hot dogs and hamburgers, so we aren’t going to list those. But there are so many things that you can make on the grill that you probably didn’t even know about!

So fire up that grill and make some of these delicious foods!

Spice Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

Spice Crusted Grilled Flank Steak.
Image Credit: Peel With Zeal.

The ideal seasoning blend for flank steak, crafted from a unique combination of familiar spices readily available in your pantry. Ideal for a weekday dinner, give our Spice-Crusted Grilled Flank Steak a try this evening!

Get the Recipe: Spice Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Glaze and Goat Cheese

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Goat Cheese.
Image Credit: Mandi Of The Mountains.

This grilled asparagus with goat cheese is quick and scrumptious. With just four ingredients and a handful of minutes, you can whip up this delightful side dish that’s sure to please everyone. Don’t have a grill? No worries! Instructions for sautéing the asparagus in a pan are also provided, which is perfect for indoor cooking.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Goat Cheese

Grilled Split Italian Sausages With Giardiniera

GRILLED SPLIT ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH GIARDINIERA
Image Credit: Sungrown Kitchen.

Grilled Split Italian Sausages with Giardiniera offer a delectable twist for your upcoming barbecue. Sweet Italian sausages are first simmered, then sliced lengthwise to reveal the fats, which caramelize beautifully on the grill.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Split Italian Sausages With Giardiniera

Grilled Red Snapper Escovitch

GRILLED RED SNAPPER ESCOVITCH.
Image Credit: Carne Diem.

This Caribbean red snapper recipe, seasoned and grilled to flaky perfection, is complemented by a traditional Caribbean Escovitch sauce featuring onions, peppers, and Scotch Bonnet chilies. Although frying is the more traditional method, grilling the whole red snapper introduces a delightful smoky flavor to the fish.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Red Snapper Escovitch

Clams on the Grill

Clams On The Grill.
Image Credit: What’s Smoking.

With the summer heat rising, it’s the ideal time to ignite the grill and experiment with new dishes, such as grilling clams. If you’re weary of the usual burgers and hot dogs, consider clams for a change. Grilling them enhances their flavor, matching their inherent saltiness beautifully.

Get the Recipe: Clams On The Grill

Grilled Romaine Hearts

Grilled Romaine Hearts: How to Grill Lettuce.
Image Credit; Pinch Me I’m Eating.

Discover the art of grilling lettuce to add a unique and tasty twist to your main courses or side salads! Grilled romaine hearts boast a delightful smoky flavor with a charred exterior yet stay refreshingly crisp inside. They make an excellent foundation for Greek, Caesar, or wedge salads, or enhance them with a light vinaigrette to highlight their distinct taste!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Romaine Hearts: How to Grill Lettuce

Chicken Skewers

CHICKEN ON A STICK (CHICKEN SKEWERS).
Image Credit: Low Carb Africa.

This chicken skewers recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, and the sauce can be easily tailored to your taste.

Get the Recipe: Chicken on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)

15-Minute Grilled Halibut With Peach Salsa

Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Halibut with Peach Salsa.
Image Credit: A Taste For Travel.

Grilled halibut with peach salsa is one of the simplest and most delightful summer dishes. Not only is it a nutritious and light meal that looks appealing on the plate, but it also takes just about 15 minutes to prepare. Additionally, it doesn’t require heating up the kitchen!

Get the Recipe:  15-Minute Grilled Halibut with Peach Salsa

Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe.
Image Credit: Drugstore Divas.

While grilling dinner, remember to also grill your side dishes, like Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. Start by grilling the jalapeños, then prepare the cornbread on the grill, and give it a final grill to perfect this excellent side dish.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

Grilled Carne Asada Steak Quesadillas

Grilled Carne Asada Steak Quesadillas.
Image Credit: Chef. Sous Chef.

Packed with robust, smoky flavors, the Carne Asada Steak Quesadillas are made with succulent skirt steak marinated in a classic carne asada fashion. This fast and straightforward quesadilla recipe offers a hearty flavor experience through simple steps: marinate, grill, assemble, pan-fry, and enjoy!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Carne Asada Steak Quesadillas

Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE SUNDAES.
Image Credit: The Short Order Cook.

Grilled pineapple ice cream sundaes crowned with homemade caramel rum raisin sauce are simply irresistible. They offer a boozy treat that’s become a staple in our lives. Preparing this delightful recipe is the quintessential way to savor an island staycation all summer long.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil 

Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil (Garlic Butter).
Image Credit: Blackberry Babe.

This grilled corn recipe will become an essential summer staple for your family! It’s a simple method for making foil-wrapped corn on the grill.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil

Baked Potatoes on the Grill

Baked Potatoes On The Grill.
Image Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Grilling baked potatoes is a superb cooking method. They emerge perfectly seasoned, with a fluffy, soft, and tender inside complemented by delightfully crisp skin. This easy side dish will surely be a family favorite and pairs well with all your preferred toppings!

Get the Recipe: Baked Potatoes On The Grill

S’mores Nachos 

S’mores Nachos (Campfire, Grill, Oven).
Image Credit: Budget Delicious.

Toasty marshmallows, sweet, melty chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers – S’mores capture the essence of summer. With this delightful S’mores Nachos recipe, you can savor them at any time, perfect for grilling or baking in the oven.

Get the Recipe: S’mores Nachos (Campfire, Grill, Oven)

How to Make Bread on the Grill

How to Make Bread on the Grill.
Image Credit: Tikkido.

Grilled bread makes a wonderful complement to any backyard barbecue spread. It involves taking a rustic, yeasted bread, brushing it with olive oil, seasoning it with sea salt and fresh herbs, and then grilling it to perfection. Everyone loves warm, freshly baked bread, but grilled bread has a unique and enchanting twist. 

Get the Recipe: How to Make Bread on the Grill

Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Mackerel Kebabs)

GRILLED MACKEREL FILLETS (MACKEREL KEBABS).
Image Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

Here’s our favorite recipe for cooking outdoors in the summer – Grilled Mackerel Fillets! The mackerel is marinated in a fresh and zingy blend of coriander and lemon, then skewered and quickly cooked on a coal grill. To balance the rich, oily mackerel kebabs, they are served with a sharp radish pickle, making for a delightful meal.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Mackerel Fillets (Mackerel Kebabs)

Veggie Satay with Coconut Cucumber Dressing 

Veggie Satay with Coconut Cucumber Dressing (Pork Tenderloin Option).
Image Credit: Sofa Dinners.

Vegetable slabs (and/or pork tenderloin) are marinated in satay style, basted with a coconut milk-based, spice-infused marinade during grilling, and then finished with a distinctive coconut cucumber yogurt dressing and satay sauce.

Get the Recipe: Veggie Satay with Coconut Cucumber Dressing 

Achiote Chicken Tacos With Creamy Chipotle Sauce

ACHIOTE CHICKEN TACOS WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE.
Image Credit: Flavorful Eats.

Prepare your grill! Achiote Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce are on the menu! The chicken is soaked in a flavorful achiote marinade, grilled to perfection, and served in tortillas topped with a homemade creamy chipotle sauce and your chosen taco garnishes.

Get the Recipe: Achiote Chicken Tacos With Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Easy Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Easy Grilled Bruschetta Chicken.
Image Credit: Mary’s Whole Life.

This Easy Grilled Bruschetta Chicken offers a simple yet flavorful option for a summer meal. It calls for just a few ingredients and delivers a taste of freshness.

Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Honey Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Honey Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers.
Image Credit: Haute And Healthy Living.

These honey chili lime shrimp are bathed in a smoky and zesty sauce to achieve a light char on the grill, yielding delectable skewers. Pair them with a fresh, crisp salad, or offer them alongside rice or with tacos for a wholesome weeknight meal. 

Get the Recipe: Grilled Honey Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Garlic Scapes Recipe

Grilled Garlic Scapes Recipe.
Image Credit: The Herbeevore.

This recipe for grilled garlic scapes offers a vibrant and fresh approach to savoring the summer’s sprouted garlic scapes. They turn out soft, tender, and full of flavor, with a light char from the grill, making them incredibly easy to prepare!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Garlic Scapes Recipe

Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos With Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Sauce.
Image Credit: Killing Thyme.

Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos topped with Creamy Jalapeño Sauce and a sweet, refreshing mango salsa make the perfect summer treat.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Miso Glazed Zucchini on the Grill

Miso Glazed Zucchini on the Grill.
Image Credit: Foxes Love Lemons.

This Grilled Zucchini with Miso Glaze recipe is simple, quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, and turns your vegetables into a delicious treat.

Get the Recipe: Miso Glazed Zucchini on the Grill

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.
Image Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

A tasty marinade yields the most delectable Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, crowned with simple homemade focaccia croutons. It’s a salad that will become a regular craving!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

The Ultimate Nyama Choma Recipe

THE ULTIMATE NYAMA CHOMA RECIPE.
Image Credit: We Eat At Last.

This ultimate mbuzi nyama choma recipe will delight your taste buds! The goat meat is soaked in a rich herb and spice marinade before being gradually grilled to yield tender and scrumptious meat that’s sure to be a hit!

Get the Recipe: The Ultimate Nyama Choma Recipe

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms 

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS (PORTOBELLO
Image Credit: Joyful Balance Online.

This dish is designed to subtly evoke the essence of a “steak” while essentially being a portobello mushroom marinated in delicious sauces and then cooked.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms (Portobello “Steaks”)

Easy Grilled Broccoli

EASY GRILLED BROCCOLI.
Image Credit: Grilling Smoking Living.

Broccoli makes for an easy and nutritious side dish, but grilling it adds a special touch. The grill imparts a delightful crunch and a smoky flavor to every bite of the broccoli. With just six simple ingredients, each works in harmony to enhance the flavors of this effortless side dish.

Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Broccoli

Grilled BBQ Tofu

Grilled BBQ Tofu.
Image Credit: This Wife Cooks.

Enjoy this simple grilled tofu with sides of corn on the cob, potato salad, and fresh fruit. Alternatively, mix it into a bowl of mixed greens for a robust and nutritious salad that’s perfect for dinner.

Get the Recipe: Grilled BBQ Tofu

Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos

Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos.
Image Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

Banana Split Dessert Nachos embody the cherished flavors of a traditional banana split within a delightful grilled treat. Enjoy crispy, sweetened “nacho chips,” luscious caramelized fruit, and a scrumptious strawberry sauce. It’s even more delightful with a scoop of ice cream! This dessert is quick and easy to prepare, decadently delicious, and unexpectedly nutritious.

Get the Recipe: Banana Split Grilled Dessert Nachos

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