Summer is here, and it's time to fire up the grill! Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, there's no shortage of Grilling Recipes for Summer to try this season.
From juicy burgers, perfectly charred vegetables to pizza, grilling is the ultimate way to enjoy warm weather and delicious food.
Let me help you plan the perfect and safe outdoor celebration along with a few side dishes to round out your meal.
Check out all the other Easy Summer Grill Recipes for even more delicious ideas!
This collection of recipes includes traditional recipes such as steak, burgers and even chicken. But I'm also including non-traditional barbecue food like fruit and pizza.
Make sure you check out all the recipes included below...I think you're going to love them!
Looking for more easy grilling recipes ? Try my chicken kabobs with pineapple, homemade barbecue sauce and my grilled barbecue chicken legs and thighs...yum!
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Grilled fruit is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth while adding variety to your grilling menu. Pineapple, peaches, and watermelon are just a few fruits that taste amazing when grilled.
Grilled pizza is another non-traditional grilling option that is sure to impress your guests. It's a fun and interactive way to enjoy pizza with a smoky flavor and crispy crust.
👩🍳Food Safety Tips For Outdoor Entertaining
When entertaining and serving food outdoors during warm weather you want to make sure that you’re taking appropriate precautions to handle and store the food properly.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind this summer when dining outdoors along with easy summer grilling recipes.
🔥Keep Hot Foods Hot
- Use food warmers. These can be purchased or rented. Serving pans are situated above sterno fuel which keeps the food warm.
- Make sure lids are used on the pans to ensure the food is kept at the proper temperature.
- Another option is to use a cooler with heated bricks that are wrapped in tin foil that have been heated in a 350 degree oven for about an hour. Add thick cardboard to the bottom of the cooler and then carefully place the bricks on the cardboard using oven mitts. Cover the bricks with another piece of cardboard before placing the dishes of hot food on top.
- You can also use two grills: one for actual grilling and one as the holding or warming grill.
❄️Keep Cold Foods Cold
- Use several large coolers with plenty of ice.
- Try to position the coolers in the shade or under a covered porch or tent so the ice doesn’t melt too quickly.
- You can also purchase an inflatable ice serving buffet bar to set on a table. Again, try to position the serving table in the shade.
- Try using smaller serving dishes for the cold food and refill as needed.
- Keep the unused food inside in the fridge, if possible, and only refill when necessary.
- Foods made with mayonnaise, like my Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe need to be kept on top of ice.
- Keep beverages and ice for beverages in a separate cooler.
- The cooler with drinks will be opened many more times than one with food. This will help foods stay cold longer.
- You can never have too much ice on hand. Even if someone has to make an ice run during your event, it is well worth it to maintain the safety of the food and your guests health.
📇Featured Recipe Collection
Summer is here, and it's time to fire up the grill! Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, there's no shortage of Grilling Recipes for Summer to try this season. Get ready for an explosion of flavor with these chicken skewers! Our secret marinade recipe combines tangy pineapple juice, garlic, and sweet brown sugar for a Taste of paradise! Don't wait to try this irresistible blend on your next BBQ. Our recipe is made with mouth-watering ingredients like zesty garlic, savory soy sauce, sweet honey, rich brown sugar, bold Worcestershire sauce, and topped off with a refreshing can of pineapple juice that adds a tangy, citrus twist! Get your taste buds ready for an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more! Grilled Zucchini is quick and easy to prepare and makes a beautiful presentation with their charred grill marks. Get ready to be blown away by these amazing 3-Ingredient Grilled Ranch Potatoes! Perfect for summer, these quick and mouthwatering spuds will make your meal shine. Don't miss out on this flavorful side dish that's sure to impress. Get ready to take your grilling to the next level with my mouth-watering recipe for Smithfield BBQ Ribs! With two simple steps, you'll achieve the most tender, juicy, and fall off the bone ribs that your whole family will adore. It's the ultimate summer BBQ recipe that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Don't miss out on this must-try recipe! Stop sweating over your oven this summer and take your pizza-making outside with our Grilled Pizza recipe! It's simple, enjoyable, and produces the most delicious results every time. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you. Get ready to savor the taste of summer with our sensational grilled peach recipe! Our tantalizing mix of sweet, juicy peaches, velvety mascarpone, and luscious honey will leave you speechless. These grilled peaches are simply irresistible, and are sure to wow your taste buds. Don't miss out on the taste sensation of the season! You'll love this recipe for grilled chicken made with a sweet and spicy combination and pepper jelly marinade. GRilled pork chops made with a delicious Peach Mango Salsa recipe...yum! The perfect compliment to steak is to top it with homemade garlic chive butter! Grilled tequila chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish, with tender meat that's infused with the smoky aroma of the grill and the bold kick of tequila. These black bean farro burgers are so good! Especially when you top them with this super tasty Spicy Slaw. Grilled Shrimp Kabobs made with 6 ingredients are super easy to make! The smoky taste of beef and bacon burgers, topped with creamy blue cheese sauce creates a mouthwatering explosion of flavors that is sure to satisfy any burger lover's appetite.Grilling Recipes for Summer
This recipe collection has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with new photos and information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Liz Jo says
Perfect for summer bbq parties!!
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Stacey says
Every recipe you've shared looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this and your other posts with Thoughts of Home on Thursday. 🙂
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for featuring my Pepper Jelly Chicken on your Grilling Roundup. This is a great collection. Hope you have a great week!
Miz Helen