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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    What’s Cooking on the Grill? 14 Backyard Favorites That Scream Spring

    Published: Apr 13, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    The grill’s out, the sun’s behaving, and it officially smells like spring in the backyard. If you’re anything like me, you’re ready to ditch the oven and cook everything over open flames—even the veggies. These recipes are juicy, smoky, and just begging for a cold drink on the side. Let’s fire it up and make the neighbors jealous.

    Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    Grilled pork chops with peach bbq 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.
    Get the Recipe: Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

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

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    This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hour!
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

    Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    Marinated skirt steak grilled and 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.
    Get the Recipe: Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    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 springtime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    A platter with a fork and grilled chicken.
    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    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: Intentional Hospitality.

    Nothing says spring like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk recipe is the essence of warmer flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn In Husk

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    Two grilled pork chops on a metal platter.
    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!)
    Get the Recipe: The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    A sliced pork tenderloin on a platter with cherry sauce around it.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress your friends and family.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

    Chicken piccata being served over angel hair pasta
    Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy Lemon Chicken Piccata combines the extravagant flavors of lemon and caper. In less than 30 minutes, whip up a simple chicken dinner perfect for any season.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe

    Spiral Hot Dogs

    Three spiral hot dogs on a white platter.
    Spiral Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Nothing says backyard cooking like grilled hot dogs. Improve an American classic with spiral hot dogs for a crispy surface that’s delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Spiral Hot Dogs

    5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

    5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This fresh Corn Salad recipe is elevated by charring the corn! Toss with bell peppers, radishes, and your choice of dressing, spring here we come!
    Get the Recipe: 5 Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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