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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 barbecue pork roast

Barbecue Pork Roast

Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in pork picnic, blade or shoulder roast, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, dried Mexican oregano, garlic

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

recipe for rosemary-thyme marinade

Rosemary-Thyme Marinade

Why settle for bland when you can have this rosemary-thyme marinade? It's the secret weapon in your kitchen arsenal for when 'tasty' just isn't enough.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beer and soy sauce chicken

Beer and Soy Sauce Chicken

Say goodbye to bland chicken with this easy recipe that calls for beer and soy sauce as the heroes of flavor. Simple marination and high-heat grilling lead to juicy chicken...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


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 grilled shrimp with southwestern black bean salad

Grilled Shrimp With Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Shrimp are marinated in a citrus-soy mixture then grilled. Serve on a bed of zesty black bean and corn salad.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for mahi mahi almandine

Mahi Mahi Almandine

Made with lemon juice, parsley, butter, mahi mahi fillets, salt and pepper, garlic, lemon, oil, almonds

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basil and garlic-slathered chicken breasts

Basil and Garlic-Slathered Chicken Breasts

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice, garlic, salt, fresh basil, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for multi-purpose teriyaki marinade

Multi-Purpose Teriyaki Marinade

Become your own Shogun chef and serve this traditional Japanese cuisine. Soak any meat, seafood, or vegetable in the simple marinade of soy sauce, ginger, dry mustard...


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 grilled sugar snap peas

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas

Lightly grilled with a little olive oil and salt, these little delights make a perfect snack or side dish. A little drizzle of sesame oil goes a long way for adding some toasty...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled mahi mahi with brown rice

Grilled Mahi Mahi With Brown Rice

Marinated fish with rice is right at the corner of delicious and healthy. Balsamic with fresh basil and rosemary brings an herbaceous essence to grilled Mahi Mahi

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic-pepper rub

Garlic-Pepper Rub

If you roast your tenderloins without seasoning you're missing out on half the flavor opportunity. This basic teriyaki rub only takes a minute to prepare, but once you try it you'll...


Time:   1-2 hours

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 italian dressing chicken marinade

Italian Dressing Chicken Marinade

The best marinades are ones you hardly have to think about. Bottled Italian dressing with herbs and spices thrown in is ready in an instant making marinated chicken a...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red wine chicken marinade

Red Wine Chicken Marinade

A simple blend of red wine, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. This marinade infuses chicken with rich flavor and can double as a basting sauce while grilling.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled honey barbecue root beer wings

Grilled Honey Barbecue Root Beer Wings

You'll be a superstar at your next party with these wings. Root beer, liquid smoke, and ginger combine for a unique marinade and sauce that gives these wings an...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for multi-purpose citrus marinade

Multi-Purpose Citrus Marinade

This is a simple orange-lime marinade that works with fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for applebee's southwest steak

Applebee's Southwest Steak

Made with Cheddar cheese, granulated garlic, sirloin steaks, blackened steak seasoning, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow onion, butter, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian-style red wine steak marinade

Italian-Style Red Wine Steak Marinade

A bit of wine for the marinade, the rest with dinner! You can boil the herbed marinade until reduced and use it as a sauce to top off the steak.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled mandarin chicken

Grilled Mandarin Chicken

Made with chicken quarters, soy sauce, lemon juice, orange juice, salad oil, onion, curry powder, sesame seed, chili powder, garlic powder

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lemon parsley marinade

Lemon Parsley Marinade

Combining fresh parsley, tangy lemon juice, and savory chicken broth, this marinade injects a burst of citrusy, herby flavors into your dishes. Ideal for chicken or other...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled marinated scallops

Grilled Marinated Scallops

Your next BBQ will be the talk of the town with these zesty grilled marinated scallops.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 dry rub for pork ribs

Dry Rub for Pork Ribs

Put away the steak sauce and embrace the art of the dry rub. This pork rib seasoning brings a smorgasbord of flavors to your plate, making every bite count in ways you never...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled salmon with cream sauce

Grilled Salmon with Cream Sauce

Grilled salmon with lemon and chive infused cream looks as exquisite as it tastes.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled mahi mahi on chopped salad

Grilled Mahi Mahi on Chopped Salad

Made with cucumber, marinated artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, sweet onion, lettuce, mache or arugula leaves, fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mediterranean grilled scallops

Mediterranean Grilled Scallops

Tender sea scallops marinated in a blend of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to golden brown perfection. Taste the Mediterranean without the airfare.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for souvlakia (greek marinated lamb kebabs)

Souvlakia (Greek Marinated Lamb Kebabs)

These are no ordinary kebabs. Mushrooms, peppers, and chunks of lamb get a dip in a Greek-style marinade before getting grilled up. Perfect in a pita with some...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cherry glazed turkey breast

Cherry Glazed Turkey Breast

Made with red wine vinegar, bone-in turkey breast, cherry preserves

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grilled steak with lemon-thyme butter

Grilled Steak With Lemon-Thyme Butter

A good quality steak doesn't mess around, so neither does this recipe. Lemon juice, fresh thyme, and butter make a mouthwatering topping for some expertly grilled...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato, garlic & basil marinated chicken

Tomato, Garlic & Basil Marinated Chicken

Made with tomato, garlic & basil marinade, vegetable or olive oil, water, white or balsamic vinegar, chicken breasts

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beer barbecue marinade for chicken

Beer Barbecue Marinade For Chicken

Beer and barbecue just go together, whether the beer's in your hand or in your chicken marinade.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ole hawg's breath dry rub

Ole Hawg's Breath Dry Rub

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, lemon pepper, paprika, barbecue seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecued texas t-bone steaks with dijon basting sauce

Barbecued Texas T-Bone Steaks With Dijon Basting Sauce

These thick, juicy steaks are basted with a flavorful dijon baste while grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for florida barbecued shrimp

Florida Barbecued Shrimp

Made with lemon juice, orange juice, chili sauce, garlic, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, vegetable oil, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bourbon marinade

Bourbon Marinade

Bourbon marinade is a great way to add flavor to your food. This marinade will give your food a nice smoky flavor with a hint of sweetness.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled lemon pepper chicken

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

The secret ingredients in the marinade not only flavor the chicken but help to tenderize it so it doesn't dry out while on the grill.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled shrimp scampi

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and garlic are a mouthwatering summer treat. They go perfectly with rice and a refreshing grilled fruit like pineapple.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled rainbow trout with citrus and cilantro

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Citrus and Cilantro

Made with fresh cilantro or parsley, boned whole fresh trout, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, orange slices, lemon, lime slices

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled fish tacos with thai slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Thai Slaw

You'll want to live everyday like it's Taco Tuesday when you make this Thai inspired recipe. Grilled mahi mahi is first marinated in lime juice, coconut milk and red...

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

recipe for nantucket grilled swordfish

Nantucket Grilled Swordfish

Made with black pepper, salt, swordfish steaks, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, basil, onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for texas steak rub

Texas Steak Rub

The mix of brown sugar and chili powder in this rub gives a craveable sweet heat to steak, and only takes a few minutes to throw together.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled mushroom packets

Grilled Mushroom Packets

Fresh mushrooms, zucchini, onion, a bell peppers are mixed with dry couscous and Alfredo sauce in a foil wrap and cooked on the grill (or in the oven).

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-purpose spice rub

All-Purpose Spice Rub

Let's face it: flavor makes everything better. This all-purpose spice rub is your new secret weapon in the battle against bland food.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for flank steak with lemon butter and chimichurri sauce

Flank Steak with Lemon Butter and Chimichurri Sauce

Fresh and herby chimichurri made with fresh parsley along with lemon pepper accented butter turns a great steak into a whole new experience.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled honey glazed salmon with grilled pineapple

Grilled Honey Glazed Salmon with Grilled Pineapple

Salmon basted with sweet soy ginger sauce grills up right alongside pineapple slices for a plate that pleases the eye and the palate.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled littleneck clams with lemon-butter sauce

Grilled Littleneck Clams With Lemon-Butter Sauce

Grilled clams and a buttery, lemony, white wine garlic sauce make an elegant and special-occasion worthy dish.

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


recipe for chili spice rub steak

Chili Spice Rub Steak

NY strip steaks (or your favorite cut) are rubbed with a combination of chili powder, salt, oregano, and coriander a couple hours before grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chipotle pepper marinated pork

Chipotle Pepper Marinated Pork

Made with pork tenderloins, marinade, water, vegetable or olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for glazetastic bourbon glaze for grilled meats

Glazetastic Bourbon Glaze For Grilled Meats

Made with hot sauce, onion power, garlic powder, bourbon, brown sugar, pineapple juice, beef bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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