Grilling Recipes

Sesame Soy Salmon (an easy 4-ingredient marinade)

Four simple ingredients come together with ease in this flavor-packed marinade that makes the most of salmon and so much more!   I could hardly let a summer pass without sharing some version of my favorite 3-ingredient marinade. This marinade has been quite popular with my family and friends for at least a decade now,…

Slow Grilled Baby Back Ribs

The cooking time for these crowd-pleasing ribs is long but the effort is minimal – and the results are nothing short of finger-licking good! Though my husband doesn’t do a lot of cooking, his talents shine bright when it comes to the grill. He has the Midas touch when it comes to tender, juicy chicken…

Grilling Roundup

For some, grilling is a year-round activity.  For others, the first signs of warm weather mean a return to the aroma of charcoal and those unparalleled, smoky flavors. Although we occasionally grill throughout the winter months, nothing makes me happier than firing up the grill when it’s warm enough to enjoy a leisurely meal on…

Grilled Balsamic Carrots with Rosemary and Thyme

When they appear on the dinner plate, cooked carrots don’t always elicit oohs and aahs. When carrots are grilled or roasted, however, their flavor is enhanced and they don’t become mushy. They are really quite good! I occasionally roast carrots in the winter and love to use my Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette as a marinade.  Grilling is…

Cheesy Grilled Pulled Pork (or Chicken) Sandwiches

There is nothing I love more than turning leftovers into something new and delicious. Sometimes, it enables us to get dinner on the table when we otherwise wouldn’t.  Beyond providing time savings, repurposing leftovers saves precious dollars. For this casual but yummy dinner, I started with the remains of the pulled pork barbecue I cooked…

Easiest Marinated Grilled Veggies

Equal parts of 3 basic ingredients create a flavorful marinade that can be used in so many ways. So easy you can memorize it! These colorful grilled veggies are a regular here. Alongside the classic grilled steak, barbecued chicken, pork or seafood, they are truly the only side you need…and as easy as they are flavorful…

Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Tomato Feta Salsa

Whether it is too hot to cook or you would simply rather be at the pool, summertime cooking begs to be easy.  With a few fresh ingredients, a grill, and a versatile, make-ahead dressing, dinner can truly be as effortless as it is delicious. One of my friends mentioned a few months ago that she…

Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled String Cheese

When we were visiting my in-laws recently, we got talking about cheese.  Most every night before dinner, we enjoy cheese and crackers when we are with them.  Given the flavor journey I have been working on with Sargento Cheese, it was only natural that we talked about cheese a little more than usual! One evening,…

Foot Bridge Grilled Chicken (also known as A Third-A Third-A Third Chicken)

A flavor-packed marinade with just three basic ingredients makes this oldie-but-goodie ideal for both busy weeknights and casual backyard entertaining. I always prepare more than I need the first night, as leftovers are delicious cold, reheated, and as a leveled-up base for your favorite chicken salads. The marinade works beautifully with vegetables too. Over the…

Hoisin Beef Skewers (or Whole Flank Steak)

Prep-ahead convenience, versatility, and appealing flavor make this recipe a go-to for easy weeknight grilling and weekend entertaining.    I’m the type of person who thinks about dinner as I am eating breakfast. So, it may not be surprising that I ponder what to cook for my newspaper column up to a month in advance!…

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken with Everything Sauce

When the first burst of warm weather arrives each spring, I get so excited to cook outside.  There is something so relaxing and enjoyable about a meal centered around the grill.  This recipe ranks high on my list of all-time grill favorites and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and absolutely worthy of company.…

14 Spice Rub for Chicken

If you typically look away (as I do!) when you see a recipe with a long list of ingredients, stay with me on this one.  Taking a few minutes to mix this list of spices will reward you with the most incredibly flavored grilled chicken.  The best part?  Once you have your jarful of spices,…

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