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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 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 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 copycat outback steakhouse shrimp on the barbie

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Shrimp on the Barbie

Copy this famous Outback Steakhouse recipe at home! Shrimp are seasoned with a dry rub then pan fried or grilled with an olive oil and white wine baste.

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


recipe for salmon with fresh pineapple salsa

Salmon with Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Fresh grilled salmon, zesty pineapple salsa... how can you go wrong? The bright honey-cilantro infused salsa is so good you might want to make extra for scooping up...

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for teriyaki ginger marinade

Teriyaki Ginger Marinade

If you're looking to infuse your meals with a burst of umami, this teriyaki ginger marinade is your secret weapon. Toss it on any meat, and watch your dinners transform into a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baby back barbecue ribs

Baby Back Barbecue Ribs

Want a never-fail baby back rib recipe? You've got it! A simple rub seasons the ribs and your favorite bbq sauce adds the final flavor punch. These can be cooked on the grill or...

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

recipe for grilled shrimp with vodka-lime sauce

Grilled Shrimp With Vodka-Lime Sauce

Shrimp, grilled with a slightly smoky taste, is complemented by a sauce bursting with citrusy and zesty flavors. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fiesta steak

Fiesta Steak

This steak is perfect for turning into fajitas with a bit of sour cream and pico de gallo, and you can break out the rest of the tequila to really get the party going.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


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 honey thyme glaze grilled lamb chops

Honey Thyme Glaze Grilled Lamb Chops

These lamb chops aren't afraid of flavor, that's for sure. An olive oil marinade with garlic and fresh basil sets the stage for a honey-thyme glaze with balsamic to...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled amberjack au poivre

Grilled Amberjack au Poivre

Au Poivre is typically seen with steaks, but amberjack is thick and meaty enough to handle it. Marinating the amberjack with a healthy splash of lemon juice and thyme helps...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 balsamic grilled chicken breasts

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breasts

Fire up that grill and get ready to impress dinner guests with this delightful balsamic twist on chicken breast. Bring some flavor and sizzle to your plate.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled mahi-mahi

Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Made with garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, orange, lemon, lime, bay leaves, peppercorns, bulb fennel, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for garlic hamburgers

Garlic Hamburgers

Garlic salt, garlic pepper, and fresh minced garlic give these lean grilled burger patties a triple dose of garlic flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled pork steaks

Grilled Pork Steaks

Pork steaks are marinated in a spicy lime and onion mixture and then grilled or cooked under a broiler.

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


recipe for grilled pork cutlet with rosemary

Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary

Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for honey-bourbon grilled pork tenderloin

Honey-Bourbon Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This grilled pork tenderloin recipe combines honey, bourbon, and a hint of ginger for a flavor-packed dinner. A little sweet, a little savory, and a lot of...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled lemon oregano chicken

Grilled Lemon Oregano Chicken

Tons of zing in this grilled chicken breast recipe. The one-two punch of lemon juice and zest makes for some bright flavor. Try it on a sandwich with some greek toppings...

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


recipe for bourbon barbecue chicken

Bourbon Barbecue Chicken

Made with bourbon whiskey, molasses, ketchup, steak sauce, dry mustard, salt and black pepper, Tabasco, chili powder, cloves, onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple honey glazed chicken

Apple Honey Glazed Chicken

Apple jelly, dijon and cinnamon give a sweet tang to grilled breasts or thighs. Perfect for getting in the fall spirit, especially if you can find some fresh apple jelly

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pernil al horno (roast pork shoulder)

Pernil Al Horno (Roast Pork Shoulder)

This roast pork shoulder makes a visually impressive and equally tasty main course. Stuffing the shoulder with a simple mix of garlic, olive oil, and spices...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chinese dry rub

Chinese Dry Rub

Rub a dub dub, Chinese spices on your grub. It's the kind of mix that makes even the grill get a little excited. MSG? A little controversy never hurt a spice blend.


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

recipe for five-star restaurant steak marinade

Five-Star Restaurant Steak Marinade

This top shelf marinade uses olive oil, balsamic vinegar, some spicy horseradish, and the surprise ingredient truffle oil to give the steaks that chic restaurant...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker pulled pork barbecue

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbecue

Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy it's hardly fair. Pork shoulder in the crockpot with a tangy barbecue sauce makes a pulled pork great for sandwiches.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cracklin' sugar-charred cowboy steak

Cracklin' Sugar-Charred Cowboy Steak

Sirloin steaks are coated with a sugar and spice rub made with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and granulated sugar before grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lime-vinegar marinade

Lime-Vinegar Marinade

A lime-based marinade like this one is ideal for all sorts of Mexican recipes. Giving your chicken a few hours in this marinade will add some feisty flavor and keep the meat...


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 indian-spiced salmon rub

Indian-Spiced Salmon Rub

This Indian inspired rub features garam masala which is a blend of spices usually consisting of cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm hued spices.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer-based brisket marinade

Beer-Based Brisket Marinade

If you're on the lookout for a marinade that marries savory and smoky, you're in for a treat. With ingredients like beer, liquid smoke, and A1 sauce, this concoction brings...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat tgi friday's chop house seasoning

Copycat TGI Friday's Chop House Seasoning

When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat applebee's bourbon street steak

Copycat Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak

Enjoy a home-cooked version of Applebee's Bourbon Street steak. With a simple marinade of bourbon, honey, and steak sauce it's perfect for busy weeknights or...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled ribeye with blue cheese and garlic butter

Grilled Ribeye With Blue Cheese And Garlic Butter

Steak and blue cheese together are like a power couple of rich flavors. The creamy blue cheese garlic butter gives your ribeye the topping it deserves....

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled shark

Grilled Shark

This shark has some bite! Grilled shark steaks are basted with a sweet and sour sauce that pairs perfectly with the flavor of the fish.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian marinade for fish

Asian Marinade For Fish

This Asian marinade gives fish a quick flavor boost with ingredients like rice vinegar and soy sauce. The 30-minute fridge time is all it takes for delicious results.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue halibut steaks

Barbecue Halibut Steaks

Halibut is a lean, white fish that is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe for barbecue halibut steaks uses a simple but flavorful baste to dress up the...

Method:   stovetop, 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 cajun grilled shrimp

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

This killer Cajun marinade serves a double purpose, infusing shrimp with flavor and acting as a dipping sauce afterwards.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled salmon with orange glaze

Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze

Salmon steaks are marinated in a tangy sauce, then grilled with an orange marmalade baste.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for churrasco de frango (brazilian grilled chicken)

Churrasco De Frango (Brazilian Grilled Chicken)

The Brazilians know what they're doing when meat is involved. Fire-grilled chicken with plenty of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon makes a...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fajita marinade with salsa and italian dressing

Fajita Marinade With Salsa And Italian Dressing

This unique marinade for fajitas calls for salsa and prepared Italian salad dressing and can be used on beef or chicken. The marinade can also double as...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed pork steaks

Herbed Pork Steaks

Pork steaks are marinated in a herb and garlic mixture and then grilled. They can also be cooked under the broiler or on the stovetop (a grill pan or cast iron skillet work great)

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for coca-cola burgers

Coca-Cola Burgers

Cola and French dressing are used both in the burger patties and as a tangy spread on the grilled buns. The sweet and tangy flavor brings your burgers to a new level.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled habanero pineapple chicken wings

Grilled Habanero Pineapple Chicken Wings

The delicious combination of spicy and sweet. These chicken wings are marinated in a blend of habanero peppers, pineapple juice, and vinegar and then grilled to...

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

recipe for asian-inspired steak marinade

Asian-Inspired Steak Marinade

Bathe your steak in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup and oyster sauce. Shuck the pearls of wisdom when you grill this showpiece.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beer and onion brats

Beer and Onion Brats

Bratwurst simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, and caraway seeds before being grilled. The onions are then cooked down until they are caramelized and served with the brats.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for soda can chicken

Soda Can Chicken

A twist on the famous beer can chicken. In this version, a whole chicken, rubbed in spices, cooks right on top of a half-full soda can and comes out perfectly moist.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for all purpose fajita beer marinade for beef, chicken or seafood

All Purpose Fajita Beer Marinade For Beef, Chicken Or Seafood

Your fajita needs a little fiesta, and where's the fiesta without the cerveza? Use fresh lime juice in this zesty beer marinade to really...


Time:   30-60 minutes





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