Grilling Recipes for Summer

Summer is here, and it's time to fire up the grill! Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, there's no shortage of Grilling Recipes for Summer to try this season.

From juicy burgers, perfectly charred vegetables to pizza, grilling is the ultimate way to enjoy warm weather and delicious food.

Let me help you plan the perfect and safe outdoor celebration along with a few side dishes to round out your meal.

Sizzle into summer with even more mouthwatering inspiration! Explore our collection of Easy Summer Grill Recipes for more delicious meals.

This collection of recipes includes traditional recipes such as steak, burgers and even chicken. But I'm also including non-traditional barbecue food like fruit and pizza.

Make sure you check out all the recipes included below...I think you're going to love them!

Looking for more easy grilling recipes ? Try my chicken kabobs with pineapple, homemade barbecue sauce and my grilled barbecue chicken legs and thighs...yum!

Table of Contents

• Non Traditional Grilling Ideas
• Food Safety Tips For Outdoor Entertaining
• Keep Hot Foods Hot
• Keep Cold Foods Cold
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Non Traditional Grilling Ideas

Get ready to think outside the burger box with these unexpected and delicious non-traditional grilling ideas that will elevate your cookouts to a whole new level.

Grilled Fruit is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth while adding variety to your grilling menu. Pineapple, peaches, and watermelon are just a few fruits that taste amazing when grilled.

Grilled Pizza is another non-traditional grilling option that is sure to impress your guests. It's a fun and interactive way to enjoy pizza with a smoky flavor and crispy crust.

Food Safety Tips For Outdoor Entertaining

When entertaining and serving food outdoors during warm weather you want to make sure that you’re taking appropriate precautions to handle and store the food properly.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind this summer when dining outdoors along with easy summer grilling recipes. 

Keep Hot Foods Hot

• Use food warmers. These can be purchased or rented. Serving pans are situated above sterno fuel which keeps the food warm.
• Make sure lids are used on the pans to ensure the food is kept at the proper temperature.
• Another option is to use a cooler with heated bricks that are wrapped in tin foil that have been heated in a 350 degree oven for about an hour. Add thick cardboard to the bottom of the cooler and then carefully place the bricks on the cardboard using oven mitts. Cover the bricks with another piece of cardboard before placing the dishes of hot food on top.
• You can also use two grills: one for actual grilling and one as the holding or warming grill.

Keep Cold Foods Cold

• Use several large coolers with plenty of ice.
• Try to position the coolers in the shade or under a covered porch or tent so the ice doesn’t melt too quickly.
• You can also purchase an inflatable ice serving buffet bar to set on a table. Again, try to position the serving table in the shade.
• Try using smaller serving dishes for the cold food and refill as needed.
• Keep the unused food inside in the fridge, if possible, and only refill when necessary.
• Foods made with mayonnaise, like my Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe need to be kept on top of ice.
• Keep beverages and ice for beverages in a separate cooler.
• The cooler with drinks will be opened many more times than one with food. This will help foods stay cold longer.
• You can never have too much ice on hand. Even if someone has to make an ice run during your event, it is well worth it to maintain the safety of the food and your guests health.

This recipe collection has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with new photos and information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!