Best Grilling Recipes Of All Time

Grilling season has arrived: the days are long, and jorts are everywhere. Even the most basic burgers and hotdogs are delectably delicious, so there's nothing wrong with traditional cookout fare, but eventually this summer, you'll want to add some spice. Best Grilling Recipes Of All Time Luckily, we have 52 recipes that will keep you and your grill busy until Labor Day. They include salads, bread, snacks, mains, and even a dessert.

20 Best Grilling Recipes You Must Try

1. A hearty Caesar salad

Grilled romaine gets soft and smoky, but it still has the structure to support a thick dressing, like Caesar. Better still, since you're already near the grill, why not add some charred chicken or shrimp to your salad?

2. A grilled bread salad with summer squash and broccoli rabe

This recipe transforms broccoli rabe and summer squash into the perfect base for a grilled panzanella-style dish by marinating them in spicy mayo and grilling them until they reach the desired crispness. Serve this with your favorite grilled fish for a simple, light summer supper.

3. On a grill, marinate tomatoes.

A kiss from the grill and the sharp tastes of nuoc cham—lime, fish sauce, chile, and shallot—balance the naturally sweet summer tomatoes. It's a useful recipe to prepare ahead of time so that the tomatoes have time to absorb the marinade, suggests former Food52 editor Ali Slagle.

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4. Grilled Caprese Salad with Peaches and Eggplant

The way recipe maker Emily says it is this: instead of using tomatoes, this caprese salad uses grilled eggplant and peaches, along with burrata. It's simultaneously warm and chilly, salty and sweet, juicy and burned, creamy and sharp. This salad is intriguing and filling enough to serve for supper one night, then again the next.

5. Ignacio Mattos's Grilled Favas

The rich flavor of bright lemon, hot pepper, and saline anchovies gives the grilled beans an enticing taste. These beans can be eaten like blistered shishitos or served as snack.

6. Avocado on the Grill with Ponzu Sauce

This dish, which our Test Kitchen adapted from a Palo Alto restaurant's menu, mixes freshly grated wasabi, handmade ponzu, and creamy, mildly smokey grilled avocado.

7. A Grilled Broccolini Salad with Walnut-Basil Dressing

This 20-minute broccolini salad is flavorful, simple to make (don't forget to try the basil-walnut vinaigrette), and, most importantly for summer, technically adaptable (you can bake it in the oven if grilling conditions aren't ideal).

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8. Grilled eggplant appetizer with fresh pepper and mint

Fresh mint and the sweet and sour flavors of agrodolce give this eggplant dish a vivid flavor that is ideal for any outdoor gathering.

9. Grilled Pasta Salad with Okra

This flavorful, vibrant, and acidic pasta salad is made with grilled okra, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic-infused olive oil, and lemon.

10. Grilled artichokes are excellent.

These artichokes are the perfect side dish for a backyard get-together. They are boiled with lemon and garlic, grilled on the grill, and served with individual bowls of melted butter and mayo.

11. Grilled Chicory Salad with Chilean and Fennel Dressing

As recipe developer Asha Loupy puts it, grilling chicories produces something really amazing, according to recipe developer Asha Loupy. They lose some of their sharpness and develop a delicate sweetness and nutty flavor instead. Their outer leaves become a little smokey as they burn and caramelize. Their centers still have a satisfying crunch and a sharp, clean bite. The robust flavor of chicories goes well with equally colorful, robust dressings, like this one that is enhanced by a generous amount of garlic, spicy serrano chilies, and fragrant fennel seeds.

12. Paul Kahan's Arugula, Cherries, and Parmigiano Charred Radicchio

More grilled carrots, please, as they are quite delicious. Paul Kahan, chef and owner of Avec and The Publican, blends salty Parmesan, spicy arugula, and sweet cherries for a flavorful but well-balanced dish.

13. Grilled corn, pineapple, and peach salsa the following day

Make this crunchy, spicy-sweet salsa with leftover grilled corn to go with your favorite grilled fish or tortilla chips.

14. Grilled eggplant, paired with doenjang and miso

This 30-minute grilled eggplant, with its rich flavors from miso, sesame, and mirin, is an ideal last-minute side dish for any barbecue. It's important to remember that leftovers can be blended with tahini and olive oil to make a tasty dip.

15. Charred Scallion Dip or Grilled Green Onion Dip

According to community member Megan, this dip is a summery take on the traditional onion dip flavor. When you need a simple appetizer for a backyard barbecue, this is a tasty dish to keep in your back pocket. Don't hold back while using salt.

16. Grilled bread with preserved lemon cream and thyme pesto

It's time to place that slice on the grill, toast. The perfect afternoon snack is simple: add a generous amount of thyme pesto and a preserved lemon on top.

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17. Grilled bread and steamed clams

Josh Cohen, a recipe creator, notes that this recipe is unique in that it specifically tells you to put a piece of grilled bread in the bottom of your bowl and then ladle the clams and broth over the bread. You will be left with a slice of grilled bread that has become soft from soaking up the broth if you eat the clams first.

18. Grilled bread topped with green olives and goat cheese

Erin Alexander, the managing editor, wrote the following in an article complimenting the taste and ease of this snack: This adaptable recipe is simple enough to put up for a quick snack and elegant enough for a casual get-together. It cleverly mixes a few familiar flavors (and ingredients you probably already have) in a way that is sure to please.

19. Pasta with Tomate and Burrata

This simple Italian toast, a member of the "five ingredients or fewer club," takes on a stunning appearance when topped with burrata. On a warm afternoon, sip this with chilled red wine.

20. Ricotta, Honey, and Lemon Zest Crostini

This simple crostini is, in the words of recipe developer and co-founder of Food52, good enough to eat every night.

FAQ's: Best Grilling Recipes Of All Time

What is the most popular food to grill?

• Burgers and steaks. Burgers and steaks are staples of any backyard BBQ.
• Chicken Legs. You can't go wrong with BBQ chicken legs. ...
• Ribs. Killer ribs are smoky, juicy, sweet, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
• Pork Butts. ...
• Pork Sausages.
• Kabobs.
• Brisket.
• Hot Dogs.

What should I cook on my grill?

You may learn how to cook steak or try your hand at grilled pork tenderloin or ribs. Do you want fish grilled? That was also received. For something more subdued, try our jerk shrimp and pineapple bowls or a stunning whole red snapper. You may also try grilled scallops or mahi mahi tacos.

What are 4 grilling guidelines?

• Lower the gas or wait for the charcoal to burn to low embers to cook foods at lower temperatures.
• Elevate the grilling surface away from the heating element.
• Marinate; it can cut the HCA content by up to 99% or 92 percent.

Is grilling healthy?

Not only is grilling a custom, but it's also among the healthiest methods of cooking. The grilled meat is not too weighed down by thick breading or frying, nor is there oil to add unnecessary fat and calories.

What are 3 rules for using the grill?

By clearing fat or grease accumulation from the grills and the trays beneath the grills, you can keep your barbecue clean. The grill should be positioned far away from the house, the deck rails, the eaves, and any overhanging branches. Prior to starting your gas grill, always make sure the lid is open.