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Our 11 Most Popular Grilling Recipes

By Caroline Chambers on June 21, 2018

Fire up your outdoor grills, it's officially summertime!

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From cocktails to appetizers, side dishes to mains, all the way to dessert - we've got you covered with an outdoor grilling menu that will stun your friends and family this summer!

Smoky Baba Ganouj

You won't believe how easy this dish is to make until you try it. Throw a couple of eggplant on the grill and 10 minutes later, they've collapsed into a puddle of luscious eggplant deliciousness. Blend them up with a few more ingredients and voila, your appetizer is ready!
Grilled Jalapeno-Pineapple Margarita

What's a BBQ without the perfect libation?! Fire up the grill as soon as the guests arrive to make these char-grilled jalapeño and pineapple margaritas. They're sweet, tangy, spicy, and hit the spot on a warm summer night.
Grilled Peppers with Feta and Basil

It doesn't get much easier than this stunning, colorful summer side dish. Slice up your peppers into big pieces, drizzle with oil, grill, then top with feta, avocado, and a good glug of acidic vinegar to tie it all together.
Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri with Grilled Spring Onions

Skirt steak is one of the cheapest cuts of meat out there, and when prepared properly, it's also one of the most delicious. Make the chimichurri ahead of time to make dinnertime an outdoor entertaining breeze.
Grilled Chicken Burger with Avocado Aioli

I'm not saying you should make these grilled chicken burgers instead of beef burgers, but on the rare occasion that I'm not in the mood for red meat, or I need to lighten things up, these flavorful burgers seriously hit the spot. The slaw is acidic and addictive, you'll find yourself making it over and over, chicken burgers or not.
Grilled Sriracha-Lime Shrimp Tacos

It's ALWAYS taco season - but with a little assistance from your outdoor grill, taco night can get even better in the summertime. These shrimp tacos are tangy, slightly spicy, and when paired with your favorite taco toppings, become pretty unbeatable.
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Guys. THIS SAUCE! On a hot summer night, it is hard to beat the cooling power of Greek yogurt + cucumber + dill. Oh, sweet tzatziki, how I love you. Serve your chicken kebabs with freshly grilled pita bread, or with a simple side salad.
Chipotle Burgers with Spiralized Carrot and Cucumber Slaw

These burgers call for being cooked in a cast iron skillet, but they'll do beautifully on the grill. Just keep your meat thermometer close and monitor their internal temperature to ensure you get the perfect doneness. The cool, crunchy spiralized slaw perfectly balances the slight heat from the chipotle in the burgers.
Grilled Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets

Rivaled only by how DELICIOUS these salmon and asparagus packets are is how EASY they are to cleanup! No sticky mess on your grill, no messy bowls to wash up afterwards. An easy summer weeknight winner in my book.
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chops with Mission Fig Chutney

Pull out all the stops with this showstopper of a grilled beauty. If figs aren't in season, use peaches instead!
Grilled Peaches with Honey and Ricotta

When we're grilling out, we're grilling EVERYTHING out, including dessert! Not in the mood for ricotta? Top your peaches with Greek yogurt for a healthy alternative, or vanilla ice cream for something more decadent.
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