Summer’s in full-swing, bringing friends, family and neighbors together to share easy, grilled meals packed with tons of flavor. We’ve compiled some of our favorite grilling recipes, along with sides to accomodate them that are quick and simple to prepare and will have your guests raving.
Spiced, honey-brushed chicken with gourmet baked beans
Spiced honey-brushed chicken
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp white vinegar
Combine first six ingredients and rub on chicken. Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray and grill chicken 5 minutes on each side.
Combine honey and vinegar; brush chicken with honey mixture and broil one minute. Turn over and coat other side, then broil another minute until done.
Gourmet baked beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can pork and beans
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
1/4 lb cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brown onions in a skillet until soft and then combine with the remaining ingredients. Pour in a buttered 9×13 dish and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired and serve.
Herb-grilled salmon with red peppers and squash
Herb-grilled salmon
3 thyme sprigs
6 4-to-5 oz skin-on salmon fillets, 1-inch thick
2 Tbs butter
1 Tbs snipped fresh thyme
1 Tbs packed brown sugar
1 Tbs lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high for 30 seconds. Stir in thyme, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Microwave 30 seconds more until brown sugar dissolves. Brush over fish.
Preheat grill; reduce heat to medium and grill fish meaty side down for 3 minutes. Turn skin side down and grill additional 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Grilled red peppers and squash
Brush 2 quartered red peppers and 2 halved summer squash or zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and add to grill rack with salmon. Grill for 8 minutes and serve with salmon.
Honey wheat beer marinated pork chops and cheddar
4 bone-in pork loin chops, or pork rib chops
1 12 oz bottle of honey wheat beer
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbs olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
In a small bowl, combine beer, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper; pour over pork and marinate 4 hours to overnight, turning occassionally. When ready to grill, remove chops and discard marinade.
Spray grill rack with cooking spray and reduce heat to medium. Cover and grill chops for 20 minutes, turning occassionally, until done. Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, stir together cheese and green onions. Pour over chops. Cover and grill 2 minutes more until cheese melts. Serve with pasta salad and corn-on-the-cobb.
