Here are 35 of my favorite grilling recipes, from vegetables and sides to pizzas, whole chicken, sandwiches and more. I grill year-round, but there’s something extra special about summer.
It’s time to fire up the grill!
I live for grilling season.
For us, grilling season is truly all year—no matter the weather—but those first warm days of spring and summer always spark a special excitement. I’ve gathered a collection of recipes perfect for the grill: vibrant side dishes, easy sandwiches, fresh salads, rustic pizzas and breads, and whole birds with big, bold flavors. Grilling adds char, smoky depth and simplicity—less cleanup, time outside, and dishes that always feel celebratory.
Share your favorite grill recipes below—I’m always on the lookout for simple, flavorful ideas that work for busy weeknights and relaxed weekends.
35 Best Grilling Recipes
Grilled chicken orzo salad with avocado
Grilled chicken caprese pasta salad
Cedar plank salmon
Everyday grilled steak salad
Grilled buffalo chicken chopped salad
Grilled smoked sausage skewers
Greek salad with grilled garlic baguettes
Grilled lemon shrimp with pesto couscous
Grilled cauliflower salad with feta vinaigrette
Grilled zucchini with burrata and pine nuts
Blueberry chicken salad
Grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches
Grilled vegetable orzo with smashed feta vinaigrette
Grilled naan vegetable pizzas
Spatchcock chicken with cola BBQ sauce
Grilled zucchini and corn orzo
Grilled honey butter chicken
Grilled feta with chimichurri and pistachios
Grilled fish tacos
Summer grilled chicken skewers with basil couscous
Grilled gorgonzola potatoes
Filet and potato skewers with rosemary chimichurri
Grilled vegetable and halloumi skewers
Grilled BBQ chicken pizza
Grilled peppers with burrata and breadcrumbs
Grilled pesto, peach and prosciutto pizza
Grilled chicken rice bowls
Grilled honey mustard chicken
Grilled chicken watermelon salad
Grilled salmon club sandwich
Grilled chicken caesar sandwiches
Smoky chicken nachos
Pulled pork & sweet corn pizza
Grilled asparagus caesar
Chili lime chicken tacos with pineapple salsa
Grilled Greek chicken pitas
Grilled caramelized onion focaccia
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