Skewers, burgers, ribs, apps, chops, and more.

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Its not a celebration at my in-laws unless the grill is on.

Every year on the 4th of July, theyre out grilling ribs, hamburgers, and all-beef sausages.

Platter of Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Wedges Surrounded by a Bowl of Garlic Herb Butter and a Plate of Corn

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

The grill is a versatile tool.

It can cook high and fast or low and slow.

It can be fueled with gas or charcoal.

Platter of Grilled Meatballs With a Small Bowl of Tzatziki, All on a Blue and White Stripped Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

This drool-worthy list is full of highly flavored skewers, easy vegetables, hamburger variations, and bold meats.

Your effort wont go unnoticed.

So gather your friends and family and fire up the grill.

Portobello mushroom pizza with pepperoni on the grill

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Youll be glad you did.

Grilled Skewered Meatballs

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Yes, you really can grill meatballs.

Inspired by Turkish kofte meatballs, this version leans on oregano and garlic for flavor.

Grilled cedar plank brie, topped with blackberries and served on the plank with crostini

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

Be sure to get flat metal skewers to keep the meatballs from spinning when flipped.

Scoop out the inside and then grill the mushrooms before adding the toppings.

Serve with agreen salad.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwiches on a Parchment Lined Tray, and on the Counter Next to the Tray, Plates With Individual Ingredients

Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman

The brie is warmed on a pre-soaked cedar plank for extra flavor.

Marinate the chicken for up to 8 hours for the best results.

These pork chops are coated in a hearty paste of Mexican dried chilies.

Grilled Pork Chops with Adobo Paste

Susy Villasuso / Simply Recipes

The paste lasts for up to a week in the refrigerator or can be frozen for 1 month.

Sweet and Salty Grilled Watermelon

Youve cut the watermelon into thick wedges, now what?

Try tossing them on the grill and giving each slice a smoky flavor and eye-catching grill marks.

Grilled Watermelon Slices Topped With Mint Sprigs and Lime Wedges and Next to a Bowl of Spice Blend, All on a Parchment Paper Lined Baking Tray

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

ensure the grates are clean and that its sufficiently heated before grilling.

Look for large or extra-large raw shrimp and serve the grilled shrimp withcoconut rice.

TheAngkor Cambodian Foodbrand of kroeung is a good choice for this recipe.

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Karishma Pradhan / Simply Recipes

The cheese is mixed right into the patties.

Opt for a wedge of blue cheese whenever possible.

Pre-crumbled cheese wont melt quite as well.

Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Cynthia Christensen / Simply Recipes

Whole Grilled Eggplant

Skip the prepwork and grill the whole eggplant.

Serve for Meatless Monday or as a side forchicken skewers.

Leftovers last for 2 days and can be eaten as is or whirled intobaba ganoush.

Plate With Sach Ko Jakak (Cambodian Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers) With a Mound of Rice and Sliced Daikon Radish and Carrot Pickle

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

This recipe takes away the pretense and uses buns.

confirm to get all beef hot dogs and dont skimp on the fixings.

If you cant find sport peppers, then substitute pepperoncinis.

A Plate with a Blue Cheese Burger Cut in Half and in the Background, the Other Half of the Burger Is on Parchment Paper with Pickles

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Halibut grills in 10 minutes so youll be eating in no time at all.

This recipe uses crushed Calabrian chilis but jarred whole chilis work as well.

Grilled Chili Lime Flank Steak

Flank steaks rich flavor is complemented by a bright and smoky marinade.

Plate of Whole Grilled Eggplant Next to a Platter of More Eggplant and an Oil Dispenser

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Grilled Spicy Citrus Ribs With Bourbon Glaze

Grilled ribs are high on my summer must-eat list.

These are brined before grilling and then glazed with the winning combination of bourbon and brown sugar.

Fresh vegetables and herbs sing of summer.

Overhead view of grilled chicken legs.

Ciara Kehoe

Plan ahead so that your dough is ready when you are.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Skip the utensils and grab this grilled chicken sandwich with two hands.

Marinate boneless chicken breast, grill, and then shred it for a crowd.

Side View of Grilled S’mores Slider on a Wooden Board

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

The recipe makes enough for 8 sandwiches.

Its helpful to have an instant read thermometer to ensure the pork doesnt dry out from overcooking.

Shitake mushrooms pack the biggest flavor but any kind will do for topping.

All-beef hot dog with toppings on a plate with a bowl of chips behind it.

Mike Lang

If you’re disappointed this is a beef burger, check out this vegetarianportobello mushroom burger.

Plate of Grilled Halibut with Calabrian Chile Gremolata with Utensils on a Table

Matt Armendariz

Grilled Flank Steak Marinade with Lime

Nick Evans

A parchment lined baking sheet with cut ribs from a grilled ribs recipe.

Lori Rice

Grilled Greek pizza on a baking stone.

Sally Vargas

A plate with pickles, chips and shredded bbq chicken sandwich with pickle slaw and topped with bbq sauce. A second plate with two sandwiches and sarrano mayo are behind the plate.

Nick Evans

Grilled Ginger Sesame Pork Tenderloin

Elise Bauer

Side view of a mushroom swiss burger on a plate outside.

Lori Rice