Backyard BBQs are one of the best parts of summer, but the real stars of the show are always the cookout favorites. Think smoky, saucy, crispy, and sweet—everything that makes your plate worth piling high. These tried-and-true crowd-pleasers are what turn a casual gathering into an unforgettable feast. Get ready to upgrade your spread in the tastiest way.
Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak
Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
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Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt
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Jazz up your salad menu with a Corn and Cucumber Salad. The mixture of veggies in a creamy yogurt, mayo and dill dressing make it a favorite.
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Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
With cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles, it’s a twist on a classic caprese salad. Just a few ingredients and you’ll have a healthy delicious salad to add to any meal.
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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
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Tomato Salad With Peaches
Fresh Peach and Tomato Salad can’t be beat when summer produce is at its best. Try combining fresh peaches with juicy tomatoes, then sprinkle with salty feta for a light and refreshing summer salad
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Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin
This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Smash Burgers With Special Sauce
There’s nothing better than a juicy hamburger with crispy edges, a SMASH Burger. All it needs is some cheese and SPECIAL SAUCE.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa
A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce
This naturally sweet barbecue sauce can be made with fresh or frozen peaches and it adds a ton of flavor to tender grilled pork chops.
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Spicy Peach Coleslaw Without Mayonnaise
Spicy Peach Coleslaw without Mayonnaise is a classic summer salad with peach dressing that delivers a fresh variation you’re going to love.
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Tangy Cucumber Salad With Apple Cider Vinegar
This tangy Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and since it has no mayo, it’s perfect for warm summer days.
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Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning
With just a packet of taco seasoning and lime juice, you can make tender and flavorful Taco Chicken. It’s an easy week night dinner you can cook on the grill for a healthy dinner. Also great if you want to make into chicken tacos.
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Spiral Hot Dogs
Nothing says summer like grilled hot dogs. Improve an American classic with spiral hot dogs for a crispy surface that’s delicious.
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Light and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries
This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing has strawberries, fresh spinach and romaine along with pickled onions.
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Classic Pea Salad with Cheddar Cheese
This creamy Southern pea salad bursts with flavors of the South, blending tender fresh or frozen peas with sharp cheddar cheese, smooth mayonnaise, and tangy sour cream.
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Easy Overnight 7 Layer Salad – It’s a Classic
With its gorgeous rows of colors and bright flavors, this classic Southern seven-layer salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for any cookout. Served in a clear glass bowl that showcases all the beautiful colors.
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Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)
Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
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Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas
Fire up the grill for easy shrimp quesadillas stuffed with grilled corn and marinated shrimp. Grilled corn and green onions make all the difference for this light and simple dinner.
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Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches
Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
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Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe
Fire up the grill and make some easy chicken kabobs the whole family will love. This super easy grilled ranch chicken recipe is a game changer.
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Grandma’s Cucumber Salad
My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
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Greek Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing
Looking for a quick and flavorful salad recipe? Try our Greek Salad with refreshing cucumbers and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
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Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins
Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic summer salad.
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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay
Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
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The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops
Perfect, juicy grilled pork chops in less than 20 minutes! You never need to have dry pork chops again! (Easy recipe!)
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Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Buttermilk
This colorful combination of crunchy red cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh herbs adds a burst of freshness to any meal. The crunch of the cabbage, coupled with the creaminess of the dressing, takes this coleslaw to a whole new level.
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Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes
This easy, 20-minute grilled potato wedges recipe makes light and pillowy potatoes that are crispy on the outside.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe
Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices.
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Grilled Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce
Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress when entertaining.
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Grilled Corn In Husk
Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk recipe is the essence of summer flavors.
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Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef
Sweet and smoky baked beans are a Southern classic and the perfect side dish for a cookout or BBQ. Simmered in a skillet in a blend of smoky bacon, molasses, and tangy barbecue sauce, they’re hard to beat.
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