The 50 Best Grilling Recipes For Summer Cooking

Julie R. Thomson
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The warm weather ismade for grilling. Because it's too hot to cook indoors, it's best to cookevery possible mealoff the grill. That doesn't mean you have to eathamburgersandhot dogsfor the next few months. Nope, the grill is good for so much more.

Basically, everything and anything you can imagine can be cooked on the grates of a grill -- often times with amazing results. Salads are tastier when grilled first. Steaks, lamb chops and fish make so much more sense on the grill. Even desserts get a littlemore interesting when charred.

If you don't own a grill, now just might be thetime to invest. But don't take our word for it, take a look at the 50 all-time best grilling recipes and you'll see what we mean.

Chili Garlic Chicken Skewers With Yogurt Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/01/chili-garlic-chicken-skewers-with-greek-yogurt-dip/" target="_blank">Chili Garlic Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Grilled Artichokes And Polenta With Pesto

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Grilled Watermelon With Smoked Salt And Jalapeno Rings

<strong>Get the <a href="http://boulderlocavore.com/grilled-watermelon-with-smoked-salt-and-jalapeno-rings/" target="_blank">Grilled Watermelon with Smoked Salt and Jalapeno Rings recipe</a> from Boulder Locavore</strong>

Grilled Pork Chops With Spicy Balsamic Grilled Peaches

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/07/grilled-pork-chops-with-spicy-balsamic-grilled-peaches/" target="_blank">Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Balsamic Grilled Peaches recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Grilled London Broil

<strong>Get the <a href="http://spicysouthernkitchen.com/grilled-london-broil/" target="_blank">Grilled London Broil recipe</a> from Spicy Southern Kitchen</strong>
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Grilled Brie With Blackberry Basil Smash Salsa And Grilled Bread

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Grilled Potato Salad Recipe With Black Garlic Vinaigrette And Dill Cream

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Grilled Swordfish With Smoked Paprika And Herbed Fruit Salsa

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/07/grilled-swordfish-with-fruit-salsa/" target="_blank">Grilled Swordfish with Smoked Paprika and Herbed Fruit Salsa recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Campfire Grilled S'more Calzones

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/campfire-grilled-smore-calzones/" target="_blank">Campfire Grilled S'more Calzones recipe </a>from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chive Herb Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/05/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-chive-herb-butter/" target="_blank">Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chive Herb Butter recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Grilled Spareribs With Cherry Cola Glaze

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Grilled Caprese Skewers

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Grilled Naan With Garlic Scape Chutney

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-naan-with-garlic-scape-chutney/" target="_blank">Grilled Naan With Garlic Scape Chutney recipe</a> from Feasting at Home</strong>
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Hanger Steak

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/06/hanger-steak-chimichurri-sauce-recipe.html" target="_blank">Hanger Steak and Chimichurri Sauce recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong>
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Garlic Scape Beef Satay With Garlic Scape Satay Dip

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/17117-garlic-scape-beef-satay-with-garlic-scape-satay-dip" target="_blank">Garlic Scape Beef Satay with Garlic Scape Satay Dip recipe</a> from Food52</strong>

Nicoise Salad With Grilled Fish

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Healthy Grilled Greek Chicken

<strong>Get the <a href="http://spicysouthernkitchen.com/healthy-grilled-greek-chicken/" target="_blank">Healthy Grilled Greek Chicken recipe</a> from Spicy Southern Kitchen</strong>
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Grilled Asparagus With Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://spicysouthernkitchen.com/grilled-asparagus-with-wasabi-soy-dipping-sauce/" target="_blank">Grilled Asparagus with Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce recipe</a> from Spicy Southern Kitchen</strong>

Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/22170-skirt-steak-with-chimichurri-sauce" target="_blank">Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce recipe</a> from Adam Rapaport via Food52</strong>
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Grilled Corn With Bacon Butter And Cotija Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/07/grilled-corn-with-bacon-butter-and-cotija-cheese/" target="_blank">Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter and Cotija Cheese recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Chicken Al Mattone With Thyme Pesto

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/4995-chicken-al-mattone-with-thyme-pesto" target="_blank">Chicken al Mattone with Thyme Pesto recipe</a> from Waverly by Food52</strong>
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Coconut Honey Lime Filipino Chicken Adobo Skewers

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/coconut-honey-lime-filipino-chicken-adobo-skewers/" target="_blank">Coconut Honey Lime Filipino Chicken Adobo Skewers recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>

Charred Corn With Rosemary Grilled Pizza

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/05/charred-corn-and-rosemary-grilled-pizza/" target="_blank">Charred Corn with Rosemary Grilled Pizza recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>
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Grilled Peaches and Ginger Ice Cream

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/08/grilled-peaches-ginger-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">Grilled Peaches and Ginger Ice Cream recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong>
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Grilled Shrimp And Corn With Creamy Lime Vinaigrette

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2013/04/grilled-shrimp-grilled-corn-on-cob-lime-vinaigrette.html" target="_blank">Grilled Shrimp and Corn with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong>

Szechuan Lambypops With Cilantro Chimichurri

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/21918-szechuan-lambypops-with-cilantro-chimichurri" target="_blank">Szechuan Lambypops With Cilantro Chimichurri recipe</a> from savorthis via Food52</strong>

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Peaches With Balsamic Glaze

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/09/bacon-wrapped-grilled-peaches-with-balsamic-glaze/" target="_blank">Bacon Wrapped Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Grilled Salmon Fillet With Cucumber Dill Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/07/grilled-salmon-fillet-with-cucumber-dill-sauce/" target="_blank">Grilled Salmon Fillet with Cucumber Dill Sauce recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad

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Grilled Romaine With Toasted Almonds

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Garlicky Grilled Shrimp

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Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers With Halloumi

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/2015/04/09/grilled-sriracha-tahini-sweet-potato-skewers-with-halloumi/" target="_blank">Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers with Halloumi recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong>

Grilled Grouper With Oranges And Olives

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Porterhouse Steaks With Compound Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/08/campfire-porterhouse-steaks-with-compound-butter-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Porterhouse Steaks with Compound Butter recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong>

Grilled Jerk Chicken And Peach skewers

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-jerk-chicken-and-peach-skewers/" target="_blank">Grilled Jerk Chicken and Peach skewers recipe</a> from Feasting at Home</strong>
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