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Outdoor Grilling

Outdoor Grilling

Nothing says summertime like firing up the grill! Whether you use the grill for special occasions or everyday cooking you'll find lots of recipes here. There is more to grilling than just steaks: sausage, shrimp, burgers, ribs, chicken, vegetables, and even desserts. Grilling can help reduce the fat in meats and keep the kitchen cool in hot summer months.



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recipe for citrus marinated chicken

Citrus Marinated Chicken

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, dried cilantro, baja citrus marinade, orange juice, olive oil, lime or orange, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zesty herb grilled chicken

Zesty Herb Grilled Chicken

Made with bone-in chicken parts, zesty herb marinade, water, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hickory bbq chicken

Hickory Bbq Chicken

Made with vegetable oil, chicken, Hickory BBQ Marinade, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spice-rubbed baby back ribs

Spice-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

Made with pork baby back ribs, Pork Rub

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lazy day citrus southwest chicken

Lazy Day Citrus Southwest Chicken

Made with marinade, orange, olive oil, orange peel, chicken breast halves

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mccormick grill mates teriyaki salmon

McCormick Grill Mates Teriyaki Salmon

Made with salmon fillets, white vinegar, teriyaki marinade, water, vegetable oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic & onion grilled vegetables

Garlic & Onion Grilled Vegetables

Made with garlic & onion medley seasoning, olive oil, asparagus spears, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spice-rubbed pork chops with summertime salsa

Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops With Summertime Salsa

Made with raspberries, pork rub seasoning, orange juice, fresh mint, balsamic vinegar, ground cinnamon, peaches or nectarines, boneless pork chops

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grill mates grilled salmon

Grill Mates Grilled Salmon

Pre-mixed seafood rubs make grilling up fantastic fillets such a breeze. Serve your salmon with a side of grilled veggies, over top of a summery salad, or with some creamy...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean style turkey burgers

Mediterranean Style Turkey Burgers

No more boring turkey burgers. A dry marinade seasoning mix adds a ton of flavor to these simple grilled burgers.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chipotle lime pork chops

Chipotle Lime Pork Chops

Made with bone-in pork chops, lime juice, chipotle pepper marinade, water, vegetable or olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fired up southwest fajitas

Fired Up Southwest Fajitas

Made with olive oil, water, lime, flank steak, bell pepper, onion, flour tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mesquite bbq pork ribs

Mesquite Bbq Pork Ribs

Made with orange juice, brown sugar, pork baby back ribs, mesquite-flavored marinade, ketchup

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grill mates blackened steak

Grill Mates Blackened Steak

Blackened strip steak is the move if you're making fajitas, tacos, or salad. That crispy outer coating is pretty much what dreams are made of.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory montreal steak rub

Savory Montreal Steak Rub

Made with steak, steak seasoning, brown sugar, onion powder, oregano

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grill roasted cornish hens or chicken

Grill Roasted Cornish Hens Or Chicken

Made with chicken seasoning, Cornish hens, chicken, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southwest citrus steaks

Southwest Citrus Steaks

Made with orange peel, brown sugar, New York strip steaks, Southwest marinade mix

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory backyard chicken

Savory Backyard Chicken

Made with chicken, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, ground mustard, chicken seasoning, chili powder, ground allspice, dried thyme, caraway seed

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for montreal peppered steak

Montreal Peppered Steak

Made with beef sirloin or New York strip steaks, olive oil, soy sauce, steak seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mesquite glazed sausage

Mesquite Glazed Sausage

Made with Italian sausage links, mesquite marinade, orange juice, orange marmalade, water, curry powder

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled chipotle cinnamon marinated rib-eye steak

Grilled Chipotle Cinnamon Marinated Rib-Eye Steak

Looking to spice up your steak game? This grilled chipotle cinnamon marinated rib-eye offers a bold blend of ingredients, bringing together two...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zesty red wine and herb steak

Zesty Red Wine And Herb Steak

Made with sirloin steak, red wine, oil, McCormick� Garlic Powder, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for citrus herb chicken and vegetable kabobs

Citrus Herb Chicken And Vegetable Kabobs

Made with fresh vegetable pieces, garlic, herb & wine marinade, orange juice, vegetable oil, lemon juice, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy grilled vegetables

Easy Grilled Vegetables

Made with assorted cut up vegetables, olive or vegetable oil, Montreal chicken seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mccormick's southwest sparkler steak

McCormick's Southwest Sparkler Steak

Made with brown mustard, honey, New York strip steaks, Southwest Marinade, ketchup

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for balsamic peppercorn steak

Balsamic Peppercorn Steak

Made with peppercorn & garlic marinade, vegetable or olive oil, water, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, new york strip, rib-eye or sirloin steaks

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sizzlin' steak burgers

Sizzlin' Steak Burgers

Made with ground beef, Montreal steak seasoning, Gouda cheese, hamburger buns

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled cinnamon chipotle steak

Grilled Cinnamon Chipotle Steak

Made with New York strip steaks, cinnamon chipotle rub

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple juice steak marinade

Apple Juice Steak Marinade

You might never think of marinating a ribeye steak in apple juice for a tender and subtly sweet result, but you'll be glad somebody else did.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for black diamond steak

Black Diamond Steak

The marinade for the steak is a unique blend of sweet, salty, and savory. It won't overpower the natural steak flavors but rather it enhances them.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat outback steakhouse marinade

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Marinade

This marinade starts with a good quality ale and adds some seasonings for a delicious steak just like you get at popular restaurants

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apple cider steak marinade

Apple Cider Steak Marinade

Crazy simple marinade to turn a steak up a notch. The sweet and salty infusion is a great back-pocket recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat red lobster's grilled rock lobster

Copycat Red Lobster's Grilled Rock Lobster

Something as exquisite as lobster tail doesn't need to be complicated to be good. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better. A squeeze of lemon, a brush with...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pollo magnifico

Pollo Magnifico

The burst of citrus from lemon zest, orange zest, and lime juice, countered by the kick of a classic Mexican spice blend makes for some magnifico chicken.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kahlua barbecued ribs

Kahlua Barbecued Ribs

The sweet Kahlua barbecue sauce adds flavor and a rich glazed coating to a meaty rack of grilled or oven roasted pork spare ribs.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for perini ranch steak rub

Perini Ranch Steak Rub

Steakhouses always have a secret weapon for making their trademark steaks. At Perini Ranch, this flavorful rub is what makes their steaks so popular.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the best damn grilled chicken ever

The Best Damn Grilled Chicken Ever

The secret to this winning chicken recipe is in the seasoning paste. Let the chicken marinate in the paste overnight for best results.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for balsamic vinegar marinade for chicken

Balsamic Vinegar Marinade for Chicken

Vinegar is a great tenderizer for meats when used as a marinade. A good quality balsamic vinegar should have a slightly sweet taste to it so keep that in mind when...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beer marinade for chicken

Beer Marinade For Chicken

This simple beer marinade loads up chicken pieces with flavor and keeps them ultra-juicy on the grill. Soy sauce helps add a savory touch while fresh aromatics and herbs keep...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick marinade for grilled vegetables

Quick Marinade For Grilled Vegetables

An easy way to infuse your veggies with a ton of flavor before grilling. The quick balsamic marinade is perfect for onions, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled catfish cajun-style

Grilled Catfish Cajun-Style

The seasoning blend is the secret to this quick grilled catfish recipe.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for five-spice marinated london broil

Five-Spice Marinated London Broil

The five-spice marinade tenderizes the London broil before it hits the grill, and infuses every bite with flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy sirloin steak

Spicy Sirloin Steak

Good old sirloin steak, marinated to perfection in all sorts of spices. Great marinade for pork chops as well if (when) you end up loving it.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled yellow fin tuna steak

Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna Steak

Yellow fin flavored with tamari, garlic and butter is simple and elegant. A little wasabi won't hurt if you want to turn up the heat.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beer-marinated london broil

Beer-Marinated London Broil

A flavorful beer marinade does wonders for a tougher cut of meat like London broil.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef fajita marinade

Beef Fajita Marinade

Italian dressing in a citrusy Mexican fajita marinade sounds unusual but yields tender and flavorful fajita meat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainforest cafe's blue mountain grilled chicken sandwich

Rainforest Cafe's Blue Mountain Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu at the Rainforest Cafe. The chicken is seasoned with Cajun spices and teriyaki sauce...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and monterey jack cheese mixture and wrapped in bacon before grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamburger baste

Hamburger Baste

How do you give a simple upgrade to a burger? Easy, use a burger baste. Melted butter, soy sauce and worcestershire keeps the patties moist and flavorful and only takes a second to whip...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for szechwan beef marinade

Szechwan Beef Marinade

This zesty marinade adds a ton of flavor while also tenderizing the beef. Use the beef in your favorite Asian-style recipes. Hint: it's perfect for stir-frying.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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