19 Classic Grilled Dishes Just Like Dad Used to Make

Firing up the grill always brings back memories of those perfect summer weekends filled with grilled dishes like Dad used to make. The smoky smell, the sound of sizzling meat, and his secret marinades—somehow it all just tasted better when he was in charge. These classics are the kind of recipes that never go out of style. Let’s take a delicious stroll down memory lane.

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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Smash Burgers With Special Sauce

Two Smash burgers in buns with sauce. — Smash Burgers With Special Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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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Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

Skirt steak sliced on a cutting board. — Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
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Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

BBQ pork chops with peach sauce on a plate. — Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning

Grilled chicken breast slices topped with a creamy white sauce, served on a decorative plate with a fresh lime wedge on the side—perfect for those seeking healthy grilled dinners. — Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

Pork removed from a skewer on a platter. — Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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

Three skewers of ranch chicken — Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

A white platter full of grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs. — Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
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Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

A pork tenderloin sliced and covered in bbq sauce. — Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread. — Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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

A grilled pork chop next to a sweet potato on a plate. — The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce. — Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy, 20-minute grilled potato wedges recipe makes light and pillowy potatoes that are crispy on the outside.
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Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipe

A close-up of a grilled chicken breast topped with cooked, diced onions and peppers on a white plate, perfect inspiration for flavorful chicken thighs recipes. — Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

This grilled jerk chicken recipe is one of our favorite grilling recipes of all time. We love this dinner and make it for guests often!
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Grilled Corn In Husk

Two grilled corn on the cob, classic easy grilled foods, sprinkled with chopped cilantro and pepper. The corn boasts visible grill marks and a slightly charred appearance, resting on a dark surface. — Grilled Corn In Husk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Tender and juicy, grilled chicken with avocado salsa is filled with fresh flavors! Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection.
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Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops in 15 Minutes

A cast iron skillet with two pork chops. — Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Chops in 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

It takes less than 15 minutes to create the juiciest pork chops flavored with garlic butter and herbs. Pan-seared in a skillet for a caramelized crust and dripping in an herb and garlic infused butter sauce.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

A plate of grilled chicken thighs, inspired by classic chicken thighs recipes and coated in a dark barbecue sauce, is garnished with chopped herbs and sits on a white table next to a spoon and a blue polka-dot cloth. — Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

The proven method for grilling BBQ chicken thighs. No burning, no mess, just perfectly cooked juicy BBQ chicken thighs
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Grilled Flank Steak

A piece of meat on a cutting board with a knife. — Grilled Flank Steak. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A simple garlic marinade makes this Grilled Flank Steak tasty and juicy! Delicious grilled on an indoor or outdoor grill.
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Grilled Bbq Chicken

A close-up of sliced barbecued chicken breast with a glaze, a piece of corn on the cob seasoned with pepper, and a fork and knife on a white plate—perfect inspiration for your next grilling recipes. — Grilled Bbq Chicken. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

Summer is perfect with Grilled BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill for tender, juicy meat that tastes amazing. Try my homemade BBQ sauce, too!
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