Easy Dinners to Make on the Grill this Summer

Easy to Grill Summer Dinners

In the summer, when it’s hot, the idea of making dinner can feel overwhelming. Who wants to heat up the house further? Still, sandwiches and salads can only carry you so far. Fortunately, we have some great tips for easy dinners you can make on the grill without heating up your kitchen.

First, let’s talk about some grill basics. It’s easy to toss a burger or steak on the grill, but do you ever think outside the box? Lamb chops, pork, poultry, seafood, veggie burgers, and even fruits and vegetables can make excellent grill fare. If you’re grilling over charcoal, light the coals 30-40 minutes before you start cooking. If you’re using a gas grill, allow 10-15 minutes for it to preheat. Make sure the grates of the grill are clean, and oil them lightly with a neutral oil. You may not even need seasoning for many things you grill, because grilling itself adds flavor. Use a thermometer to test the doneness of the meat, always practice fire safety, and never leave the grill unattended.

Need some inspiration? We’ve got some tasty suggestions.

• Shrimp Boil Kabobs: The shrimp boil gets a makeover, kabob style, as you grill shrimp skewered with potatoes, andouille sausage, and corn.
• Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken: Sweet and savory, this chicken is seasoned with maple syrup, garlic, fresh rosemary, and lemon.
• Grilled Vegetable Platter: Fresh produce takes center stage here, seasoned with an olive oil vinaigrette.
• Chicken Pesto Kabobs: What could be easier than marinating chicken in pesto sauce, skewering it with some cherry tomatoes, and tossing it on the grill?
• Grilled Flank Steak and Vegetables: Tender flank steak is delicious when delicately seasoned and served with veggies like corn, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini.
• Grilled Sausages, Potatoes, and Peppers: Grill up a variety of sausages with baby potatoes and mini bell peppers.
• BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs: Gooey, sticky, delicious barbecue teriyaki chicken is grilled with pineapple, red bell pepper, onion.
• Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp: Shrimp is always perfect in a lemon butter garlic sauce, and when you make it on the grill, it’s easy, too.

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