55 Summer Grilling Recipes for Dinner and Backyard Cookouts

When the weather warms up, anyone with a grill tends to fire it up as often as possible. Grills — whether gas, pellet, or charcoal — heat quickly, keep kitchens cool, and make cleanup simpler. Best of all, food from the grill often tastes better: char, smoke, and high heat bring out deep, savory flavors that make summer meals memorable.

Beyond classic burgers, steaks, and chicken, grill cooking opens the door to creative dishes: grilled pizza, bruschetta, vegetables, fruit, and more. Try a few nontraditional ideas and you’ll wonder why you ever stopped at steaks.

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55 Grilling Recipes to Make This Summer

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Simple grilled corn is good, but elote — coated in lime, cheese, and spices — takes it to the next level.

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How to Make Grilled Pizza (Without a Pizza Stone!)

Grill pizza dough directly on oiled grates: char one side, flip, add toppings, then finish over indirect heat with the lid closed.

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Grilled Provencal Chicken and Peppers

A short ingredient list and quick prep yield a summery, impressive main with fresh herbs and bright peppers.

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Mustard Marinated London Broil

A bold Dijon-based marinade with onion, Worcestershire, and thyme adds deep flavor to London Broil.

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Grilled Asparagus with Vinaigrette

A bright vinaigrette dresses smoky asparagus; serve with grains or crusty bread to soak up the dressing.

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Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Caper Dipping Sauce

Smoky, tender artichokes are excellent on the grill and pair beautifully with a lemon-caper sauce.

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Grilled Soy-Ginger Pork Chops

A simple teriyaki-style marinade of soy and ginger delivers sweet-savory pork chops that grill beautifully.

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Grilled Marinated NY Strip Steak

A simple marinade elevates a well-marbled NY strip into a deeply flavorful, grilled favorite.

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Grilled Mexican Ribeye Steaks

Thick ribeyes get a punchy Mexican-style seasoning and a hot grill for a flavorful crust and juicy center.

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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Chops

Prosciutto crisps on the grill and keeps lean pork chops tender and juicy—an elegant but easy pairing.

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Grilled Marinated London Broil

A straightforward marinade makes this affordable cut tender, juicy, and grill-ready.

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Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon is easy and impressive: use a hot grill, simple seasonings, and a few tips to keep it moist and nonstick for perfect results every time.

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Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip

Tri-tip with a garlic-cumin rub, grilled two-zone for a charred crust and pink interior; slice correctly for the best texture.

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Whew. What are you waiting for? Grab those tongs and go.

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