There’s something about food off the grill that just hits different, the char, the smoke, the way everybody drifts toward the backyard when it fires up.
This list is loaded with grilled dinners, burgers and kebabs, salmon and steak, grilled pizzas, even grilled corn and veggies for the sides.
Light the coals, grab a drink, and let’s get cooking outside.
Grilled Citrus Shrimp Salad with Pistachios
Shrimp hit the grill for a little char, then go over greens with crunchy pistachios. Bright, citrusy and light. A fresh way to start grilling season.
Peach Chicken with Chargrilled Asparagus
Chicken brushed with a sticky peach glaze and grilled til charred, asparagus right alongside. Sweet, smoky, a little spicy. The grill does all the work here.
Aji Verde Pork Skewers with Grilled Corn
Pork skewers and corn over the flames with a creamy green sauce. Skewers were basically invented for the grill. Smoky, fun and great for a cookout.
Chili Herb Steak with Melon Cucumber Salad
Flank steak grilled hot and sliced thin, with a cool melon salad alongside. Big char, big flavor. A backyard steak dinner that looks impressive.
Grilled Watermelon Pizza With Blue Cheese
Watermelon rounds grilled until they get those marks, topped with blue cheese and pecans. Weird, wonderful, and a total grill showpiece. People will ask about it.
Spiced Salmon With Mango Salsa
Smoky spice rubbed salmon off the grill with a fresh mango salsa. The char and the sweet salsa play off each other perfectly. Light and bright.
Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp
A crisp caesar topped with smoky grilled shrimp. The grill gives the shrimp a little extra something. Light and easy for a warm evening cookout.
Avocado Salad With Feta Tomato Bread
Grilled turkey and grilled bread over a feta and tomato salad. Lots of grill action and a fresh, hearty result. A full meal off the fire.
Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
BBQ glazed shrimp with goat cheese and warm oranges over greens. Smoky, sweet and a little southern. Theres even an orange cream shake to wash it down.
Basil Pepper Fish with Grilled Vegetable Relish
Grilled white fish with a chopped relish of grilled veggies. Double the grill, double the smoky flavor. Light, basil heavy and summery.
Citrus Balsamic Grilled Salmon Salad
Salmon and bok choy grilled with a sweet citrus balsamic glaze, over a warm rice salad. The grill gives the bok choy a great char. Fresh and filling.
Sweet Potato Spiral Bowl with Teriyaki Steak
Teriyaki ribeye grilled and sliced over sweet potato spirals. Smoky steak, sweet glaze, fresh mango. A fun grilled bowl for two.
Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken | The Modern Proper
A whole spatchcocked chicken grilled flat with a garlicky sauce, from The Modern Proper. Cooks faster and crisps up beautifully. A showstopper off the grill…
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce, from The Modern Proper. Smoky, savory and fun to eat off the stick. Always the first thing gone.
Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing | The Modern Proper
Grilled steak over greens with a punchy blue cheese dressing, from The Modern Proper. Hearty but still a salad. The char makes it.
Classic Cheese Burger with Secret Sauce
The classic grilled cheeseburger from The Modern Proper, secret sauce included. You can’t have a cookout without burgers. This is the one to make.
Lamb Burger With Harissa Mayo and Pickled Red Cabbage
A grilled lamb burger with harissa mayo and pickled cabbage, from The Modern Proper. A step up from the usual beef. Smoky, spicy and a little fancy.
Pork Banh Mi Burger
A grilled pork burger with banh mi flavors, from The Modern Proper. Pickled veg, herbs, the works. A fun twist on burger night.
Low Carb Bacon Burger with Guacamole and Jalapeño aioli
Grilled bacon burgers topped with guac, no bun, from The Modern Proper. All the cookout flavor, low carb. Messy and worth it.
Grilled Romaine Caesar | The Modern Proper
Romaine hearts grilled until charred, then dressed caesar style, from The Modern Proper. Grilling lettuce sounds odd, tastes amazing. A smoky side or light main.
Chicken Waldorf Salad | The Modern Proper
A fresh chicken waldorf salad from The Modern Proper, great with grilled chicken on top. Crisp apples, grapes and a creamy dressing. Cool and crunchy alongside the grill.
Grilled Curry Chicken Salad with Herb Vinaigrette | The Modern Proper
Grilled curry chicken over greens with a herb vinaigrette, from The Modern Proper. Smoky, spiced and bright. A grilled salad with real personality.
Beef Bulgogi | The Modern Proper
Marinated bulgogi beef grilled fast and hot, with cucumber kimchi, from The Modern Proper. Sweet, savory and smoky. A cookout favorite in the making.
Easy Harissa Chicken
Smoky grilled harissa chicken from The Modern Proper. Bold spice and great char. Simple to do and full of flavor.
Asian Chopped Salad with Hoisin Marinated Pork Kabab
Hoisin pork kebabs grilled and served over a crunchy chopped salad, from The Modern Proper. Smoky skewers, fresh crunch. A complete grilled dinner.
Grilled Shakshuka Pizza | The Modern Proper
A grilled pizza with shakshuka flavors, from The Modern Proper. Smoky crust, runny egg, spiced tomato. A fun, unexpected grill project.
Grilled Flatbread With Burrata Cheese | The Modern Proper
Charred flatbread topped with creamy burrata, from The Modern Proper. Simple, elegant and so good off the grill. A great starter or light dinner.
Thai Chicken Pizza | The Modern Proper
A Thai chicken pizza from The Modern Proper, even better grilled. Peanut sauce, chicken, fresh herbs. Pizza night meets the grill.
Homemade Meatball Sub Recipe | The Modern Proper
Meatball subs with a grilled, toasty edge, from The Modern Proper. Saucy, cheesy and messy in the best way. Grill the rolls for that smoky crunch.
Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Sandwich | The Modern Proper
A grilled chicken sandwich with southwest flavors, from The Modern Proper. Smoky, hearty and piled high. A cookout sandwich worth the napkins.
Beef Sliders with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo and Spicy Pickles
Little grilled sliders from The Modern Proper, perfect for a crowd. Easy to cook a batch over the fire. Fun, handheld cookout food.
Grilled Tilapia Tacos | The Modern Proper
Grilled tilapia tacos from The Modern Proper. Quick on the grill and fun to build at the table. Light and fresh for taco night outside.
Smoky Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salad | The Modern Proper
Smoky grilled salmon with a cool avocado salad, from The Modern Proper. The char on the salmon is the whole point. Fresh and a little fancy.
Chimichurri Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Grilled chimichurri shrimp over creamy polenta, from The Modern Proper. Smoky, garlicky and rich. A grilled dinner that feels special.
Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki
Spiced beef kofta on skewers with cool tzatziki, from The Modern Proper. Grill them up and tuck into pita. A backyard crowd pleaser.
Grilled Jerk Chicken Kebabs
Spicy jerk chicken kebabs from The Modern Proper. Bold, smoky and built for the grill. Cool something down nearby, theyve got a kick.
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebab
Warm spiced shawarma chicken kebabs from The Modern Proper. Great char off the grill, fun to build a plate from. Bright and smoky.
Elote Recipe | The Modern Proper
Grilled corn slathered in creamy chili lime sauce, from The Modern Proper. The ultimate cookout side. Messy, smoky and addictive.
Mexican Street Corn Salad | The Modern Proper
All the elote flavor in a scoopable salad, from The Modern Proper. Grill the corn first for that smoky depth. A great side for any cookout.
How To Grill Corn On The Cob | The Modern Proper
Grilled corn done four different ways, from The Modern Proper. Pick your favorite or make them all. The easiest grill side there is.
Braised Tomatoes with Burrata | The Modern Proper
Charred bread with burrata and stewed tomatoes, from The Modern Proper. Simple, rustic and so satisfying. A lovely grilled starter.
Grilled Asparagus | The Modern Proper
Grilled asparagus drizzled with balsamic, from The Modern Proper. A quick, smoky side that goes with anything off the fire. Easy and elegant.
Hot Dog Toppings | The Modern Proper
Grilled dogs with a full toppings bar, from The Modern Proper. Set out the fixings and let everyone go wild. Classic, fun cookout food.
Homemade Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
More grilled satay, this time from Honest and Truly. Smoky skewers and a rich peanut dip. A reliable crowd favorite at any cookout.
Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken
Shredded bbq chicken from Honest and Truly, great piled on grilled buns. Tender, saucy and easy to make a big batch. A cookout sandwich staple.
Lemon Chicken Kebabs
Bright lemon chicken kebabs from Honest and Truly. Light, fresh and quick over the flames. Throw some veggies on the skewer too.
Delicious Homemade Kefta Kebabs – A Perfect Weeknight Meal
Spiced beef kefta kebabs from Honest and Truly. Easy to grill and full of warm flavor. Great in pita with a little sauce.
Crispy BBQ Salmon Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa and Jalapeño Cream.
BBQ salmon tacos with avocado mango salsa, from Half Baked Harvest. Grill the salmon for that smoky edge. Fresh, bright and fun.
The BEST Juicy Asian Inspired Turkey Burger
Juicy Asian style turkey burgers from Honest and Truly. A lighter grill option that still packs flavor. Great for mixing up burger night.
Avocado Burger with Bacon | The Modern Proper
A grilled burger loaded with avocado and bacon, from The Modern Proper. Rich, messy and made for the cookout. Pile it high.
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole – The Big Man’s World ®
For when you want cheeseburger flavor without firing up the grill, from The Big Man’s World. Low carb and cozy. A handy backup on a rained out cookout night.
Easy Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce
A splurge beef tenderloin with gorgonzola sauce, from Grits and Pinecones. Sear it on the grill for a smoky crust. A cookout that feels like an event.
Unlock the Secret to Perfectly Grilled London Broil!
A well marinated grilled london broil from Grits and Pinecones. A budget steak that grills up great. Slice it thin and feed the crowd.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze
Chili rubbed pork tenderloin with apricot glaze, from Grits and Pinecones. Sweet, smoky and easy on the grill. Slices into pretty rounds.
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Mushrooms and Bacon
Pork tenderloin stuffed with bacon and mushrooms, from Grits and Pinecones. Grill it whole and slice into pinwheels. A grill dinner that wows.
So fire up the grill, because there’s a whole summer of cookouts in here, burgers and kebabs for the casual nights, grilled pizzas and stuffed tenderloin for when you want to show off.
Don’t forget the grilled corn and veggies on the side.
Round up the family, grab the tongs, and let the backyard be the kitchen for a while.
That’s grilling season at its best.