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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 grilled spice-rubbed new york strip steak

Grilled Spice-Rubbed New York Strip Steak

A simple steak rub can make all the difference when you're grilling a prime cut of New York Strip. Add the rub up to 2 hours in advance to infuse more flavor.

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 cuban style marinated steak

Cuban Style Marinated Steak

Made with orange juice, lime juice, vegetable oil, oregano, Montreal steak seasoning, ground cumin, porterhouse or sirloin steaks

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for citrus herb marinated halibut

Citrus Herb Marinated Halibut

Made with halibut fillets, garlic, herb & wine marinade, orange juice, vegetable oil, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted garlic grilled vegetables

Roasted Garlic Grilled Vegetables

Made with vegetables, oil, garlic & herb seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for greek chicken or lamb marinade

Greek Chicken or Lamb Marinade

You already know that a Greek marinade will be full of lemon and oregano. Try using the marinated chicken or lamb for kebabs or gyros topped with yogurt sauce.


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 grilled chipotle orange chicken

Grilled Chipotle Orange Chicken

A chipotle orange juice marinade gives grilled chicken loads of character with minimal effort on your part.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 grilled bratwurst with spicy mesquite peppers and onions

Grilled Bratwurst With Spicy Mesquite Peppers And Onions

Try this easy grilled bratwurst recipe featuring peppers and onions in a spicy mesquite sauce. It's perfect for outdoor events and makes for an...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 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 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

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 winning play steak

Winning Play Steak

Made with soy sauce, honey, Montreal steak seasoning, orange juice, ground ginger, sirloin or flank steak

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 copycat steak & ale's hawaiian chicken marinade

Copycat Steak & Ale's Hawaiian Chicken Marinade

Say goodbye to boring chicken with this delightful Hawaiian marinade that has just the right balance of zing and zest. If your grill could talk, it would...


Time:   over 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 jk's original western wings

JK's Original Western Wings

Allow me to introduce you to a finger-licking favorite: JK's Original Western Wings. A perfect marriage of sweet and savory, these wings are destined to be the star of any...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dijon teriyaki marinade

Dijon Teriyaki Marinade

If you think marinating is just slapping some sauce on a piece of meat, think again. This zesty Dijon teriyaki marinade proves that great flavor starts with a few simple...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for teriyaki marinade and bbq sauce

Teriyaki Marinade And BBQ Sauce

No need for culinary arts degrees around here; simply grab a whisk and combine basic pantry staples for a savory teriyaki marinade and BBQ sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 applebee's broiled salmon with garlic butter

Applebee's Broiled Salmon with Garlic Butter

Grilled salmon is a summer staple for a reason. Serve over rice, with grilled veggies, on a salad... however you dress it up, this garlic butter salmon is...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
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 green onion steak marinade

Green Onion Steak Marinade

Sometimes, all it takes is the right marinade to turn an ordinary steak into something extraordinary. Fancy dinners don't have to be complicated.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cider grilled pork chops

Cider Grilled Pork Chops

Thick-cut chops make the difference for getting juicy, tender pork. The zesty cider marinade pulls double duty and makes a delicious glaze to finish off the chops on the plate.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for teriyaki london broil

Teriyaki London Broil

The perfect way to add some excitement to your london broil dinner. The soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic in the marinade create a delicious teriyaki-style glaze.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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