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Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, ribs — all these things are guaranteed to taste their best when grilled over an open fire on your backyard barbecue. And while these classics will certainly keep bringing smiles to our faces for generations to come, sometimes it’s fun to up your grill game by trying out some new dishes.
Feast your eyes on these mouth-watering barbecue recipes, and let the summer fun begin!
Dressed with some of Californians’ most beloved toppings, this cut is always a winner. To make it, you’ll need:
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices mozzarella
4 slices avocado
4 slices tomato
2 tbsp. freshly sliced basil, for garnish
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Directions
Putting a spicy jalapeno cheese filling in the middle of your burgers is the easiest way to heat up your cookout. To make these bad boys, you’ll need:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
½ cup shredded cheddar, mild or sharp
½ cup shredded mozzarella
2 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
½ tsp. chili powder
1½ lbs. Angus ground beef, preferably 75/25 or 80/20
4 large hamburger buns
Directions
Broccoli never tasted better. To make these charred veggies with an added kick of spice, you’ll need:
2 lbs. broccoli, trimmed and quartered into small trees
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
Ranch dressing comes through again with that special touch that makes all the difference. Here’s what you’ll need:
½ cup (or 1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
1 packet ranch dressing seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
10 ears fresh corn, husked and silked
2 cups shredded cheddar, mild or sharp
6 slices crisply cooked bacon, finely crumbled
Freshly chopped chives
Ranch dressing, for drizzling
Directions
Every burger needs a bun — but that doesn’t mean it has to be made out of bread! Grilled pineapple offers a refreshing change. All you’ll need is:
1 lb. ground beef, preferably 75/25 or 80/20
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 pineapple rings, fresh or canned
1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into rings
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 pieces romaine lettuce
8 slices crisply-cooked bacon
Directions
No muss, no fuss, and you have an elegant and healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes. Here’s what you need:
4 tilapia fillets
2 tbsp. honey
4 limes, thinly sliced
2 ears corn, shucked and silked
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Forget grilled fruit for dessert. End the meal with a rich and gooey treat.
6 waffle cones
Miniature marshmallows
Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups
Reese’s pieces
Peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
Directions
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