Keep your kitchen cool and cook outdoors! With tasty, easy, and impressive dishes to try, you can cook outside all summer long on your grill, griddle or smoker! From super sides to meaty wonders, there's something for everyone here!
Tender steak is first marinated in a bold mojo rojo sauce that's made with bell peppers, plenty of garlic, and chilis. Thread the steak onto skewers, and they're ready in no time!
Get the recipe: Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo
Cap steaks are the best part of the ribeye! These tied round steaks are meaty, fatty, juicy, and so crazy good. A kiss of flame and smoke puts them over the top!
Get the recipe: Grilled Ribeye Cap Steaks
Tender chicken is infused with the sunny flavors of lemon and oregano and loaded with your favorite veggies, these easy kabobs are as delicious as they are fun to make!
Get the recipe: Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs
Looking for the perfect appetizer to kick off your meal? Look no further than this simple grilled dish that features tangy feta and a medley of herbs. As it heats up, the feta becomes irresistibly creamy, making it the ideal spread for crackers or baguettes. It's the perfect snack to enjoy while you wait for the main course.
Get the recipe: Grilled Feta with Herbs
Get the best garden-fresh heirloom tomatoes for this easy dish that pairs the smoky, crunchy goodness of grilled bread with juicy tomatoes.
Get the recipe: Grilled Bread with Tomatoes
Prepare to be blown away by the explosion of flavor in this simple yet delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad that can be made with either fresh or frozen corn. With its combination of cotija cheese, peppers, jalapeno, and more, every bite is bursting with flavor! This amazing salad goes with anything grilled or smoked!
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad
Don't miss the opportunity to add a delicious side dish to your smoker menu by making Smoked Creamed Corn! This Southern staple is not only easy to make but also tastes so much better with a hint of smokiness. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!
Get the recipe: Smoked Creamed Corn
Pork plus pork plus smoke is a winning flavor combination! Smoked bacon-wrapped pork medallions are so unbelievably good, and this quick-smoking recipe is ready in a jiffy so you can get down to the business of eating!
Get the recipe: Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Craving serious flavor? These corn ribs are slathered in a spicy mix and topped with crumbled cotija cheese for an irresistible side everyone will want seconds of!
Get the recipe: Elote Corn Ribs
Firing up the grill? Don't forget about the veggies! With a light dressing and plenty of flavor, the smoky kiss of fire really makes these veggies pop!
Get the recipe: Grilled Vegetables
This salad is not only deliciously fresh and crisp but also has the added benefit of not having any mayo to worry about spoiling in the sun. It's a bright and cheery addition to your plate that adds a pop of color and freshness. Plus, it's perfect for outdoor gatherings!
Get the recipe: Shirazi Salad
When it comes to feeding a crowd, nothing beats this colorful, meaty, and incredibly tasty meal cooked on a griddle. Tender tortellini are paired with veggies, garlic, and a tasty sauce. Your guests are sure to love it!
Get the recipe: Griddled Blackstone Tortellini & Meatballs
Cook these beauties on the smoker or grill and jazz up your popper game! These tasty treats are so meaty and so delish; they're practically their own meal!
Get the recipe: Pork Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
A backyard BBQ isn't complete without some coleslaw! This creamy, tangy, and refreshing slaw goes well with anything cooked on the grill or smoker.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Coleslaw
Don't forget the munchies! You must try this delicious sweet and spicy Chex mix that can be made ahead of time, freeing you up to socialize instead of cook.
Get the recipe: Smoked Sweet & Spicy Chex Mix
Looking for a real cooking adventure? Make this Canadian classic and treat yourself to an amazing meal! Montreal Smoked Meat is a lot like pastrami but with a Canadian twist!
Get the recipe: Montreal Smoked Meat
Fire up your outdoor griddle and add some serious flavor to your meal! Bacon-Fried Corn is easy, tasty, and delish, and the best part is that it's ready in about 10 minutes!
Get the recipe: Bacon Fried Corn
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