46 Easy Grill Recipes Anyone Can Master

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46 Easy Grill Recipes Anyone Can Master2/46 Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you’re really feeling wild, sprinkle these with a bit of cooked and crumbled bacon! —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Some easy grill recipes are as simple as they are delicious. This corn might be a little messy

to eat, but it’s worth it when you take a bite!

to eat, but it’s worth it when you take a bite! Charring the corn on the grill brings out its sweet flavors, and the jalapeno provides the perfect level of spiciness. Add in the creaminess of the dressing and the crunch from the panko, and this side dish will be the star of your next cookout. 3/46 How to Grill Chicken Breasts 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this grilled chicken, and I love having a healthy and tasty recipe that keeps my kitchen

It’s equally good with any dressing of your choice

cool. —Linda Coss, Lake Forest, California 4/46 Grilled Romaine Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a great-tasting salad, try this recipe on the grill! It’s equally good with any dressing of your choice. —Susan Court, Pewaukee, Wisconsin It might sound a little odd to grill lettuce, but the grill adds incredible depth to an otherwise basic salad. Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking by switching up the toppings or using a favorite homemade salad dressing. 5/46 Grilled Zucchini Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

It pairs well with everything, too: meat, poultry or fish

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This zucchini salad with Mediterranean dressing is the best side dish. I also like to add summer squash for a variation, or crumbled goat cheese when I want some extra creaminess. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Grilled meat often gets all the love, but some of our favorite easy grill recipes revolve around vegetables. This simple grilled zucchini salad tastes fresh, and it’s so easy to make despite being filled with complex flavors. It pairs well with everything, too: meat, poultry or fish. 6/46

It’s a fast and tasty meal that I’m happy to share with others

15-Minute Marinated Chicken 20 Reviews Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I serve this grilled chicken to family and friends, which is quite often, I’m bound to be asked for the 15-minute marinade recipe. It’s a fast and tasty meal that I’m happy to share with others. —Pam Shinogle, Arlington, Texas Most marinated chicken recipes require a few hours (or as long as overnight) to let all the marinade flavors soak in. We shorten that time to a mere 15 minutes thanks to the use of Dijon mustard, a bold-flavored ingredient

that infuses a lot of flavor into chicken in a short amount of time

that infuses a lot of flavor into chicken in a short amount of time. 7/46 Grilled Stone Fruits with Balsamic Syrup Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get ready to experience another side of stone fruits. Hot off the rack, these grilled nectarines practically melt in your mouth. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Keep this recipe in your back pocket when stone fruits—like peaches, plums and nectarines—are in season. The grill caramelizes the soft fruit’s natural sugars, and the fruit gets a gorgeous glaze from the addition of balsamic

vinegar and sugar

vinegar and sugar. Serve this as-is, or combine the fruit with whipped cream, yogurt or ice cream. 8/46 Grilled Broccoli 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started using this recipe in 1987, when I began cooking light, and it’s been a favorite side dish ever since. With its lemon and Parmesan flavors, it once took second place in a cooking contest. —Alice Nulle, Woodstock, Illinois Take broccoli to the next level by roasting it on the grill. Using indirect heat here mimics a high-temperature oven, giving

They always turn out moist and flavorful

the broccoli lightly roasted edges while infusing each bite with smoky goodness. If you find it too difficult to grill the florets directly over the grill grates, try using a grill basket instead. 9/46 The Best Baby Back Ribs 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist and flavorful. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas If you’re looking for a recipe to wow guests at your next backyard

barbecue, this is the one

barbecue, this is the one. We use baby back ribs instead of spare ribs here. They’re leaner and have more meat, so they turn out tender in only about 90 minutes. 10/46 Hawaiian Turkey Burgers 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 burgers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Husband and I love to grill, so hamburgers are often on the menu. This recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. Topped with pineapple slices, the burgers are moist and juicy. —Babette Watterson of Atglen, Pennsylvania Move over beef; it’s turkey’s time

to shine in these sweet-and-savory burgers

to shine in these sweet-and-savory burgers. Grilling the pineapple slices really takes this burger to the next level. The sugars in the pineapple caramelize, adding a toasted, nutty flavor to the dish. 11/46 Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Basic, yet packed with flavor, this sandwich gets a kick from zesty cheese and savory bacon. It’s a great meal for summer days. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, especially when these chicken sandwiches are on

No long marinade or cook times; just an easy, delicious dinner

the menu. We season the chicken breasts simply with poultry seasoning before cooking them on the grill, topping them with cheese and bacon and packing them into hamburger buns. No long marinade or cook times; just an easy, delicious dinner. 12/46 Grilled Steak Fajitas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Steak Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty main dish is as quick and easy to assemble as tacos. Marinating the meat overnight makes it very tender. We like the hearty and flavorful steak

I serve the fajitas with Spanish rice, refried beans and a gelatin dessert

slices. I serve the fajitas with Spanish rice, refried beans and a gelatin dessert. —Pamela Pogue, Quitman, Texas This grilled steak recipe tastes fantastic wrapped up in corn or flour tortillas, or you can go grain-free by serving it in lettuce wraps. If you have time, whip up a flavorful pico de gallo to pair with the steak and peppers. 13/46 Tailgate Sausages 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll need just a handful of ingredients to fix these tasty sandwiches. Fully cooked sausages

If you can’t find it, make

are placed in buns with cheese and topped with giardiniera, then wrapped in foil so they’re easy to transport and a breeze to grill. —Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Grilled sausages are an iconic part of summer, and we love showcasing their flavor by serving them simply on a bun. We use Italian sausage here, but feel free to swap in your favorite variety (bratwurst is another excellent option). You should be able to find giardiniera at the grocery store, which is a tangy Italian-style pickle that works well with fatty meats like sausage. If you can’t find it, make

your own using our giardiniera recipe

your own using our giardiniera recipe. 14/46 Grilled Cabbage 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made this, I couldn’t believe how good it was! We served it with grilled burgers and our dinner was complete. I never thought I’d skip dessert because I was full from too much cabbage! —Elizabeth Wheeler, Thornville, Ohio Cabbage wedges are one of our favorite ways to prepare vegetarian “steaks,” but they also make an excellent side dish for meaty mains. Cooking the cabbage in a foil packet

What a delicious mistake that my entire family loved!

over direct heat provides some caramelization on one side of the wedge while simultaneously steaming the cabbage, ensuring that each bite is tender. 15/46 Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a delicious mistake that my entire family loved! For a patriotic look, add a drizzle of blueberry syrup. —Tammy Hathaway, Freeman Twp, Maine If you’re not already making dessert on the grill,