reader reader, are you ready for Memorial Day weekend?
It's the kickoff to summer & feels like the start of spending more outdoor family time with Sky, Harper, Mike, and the dogs! This week, let's take a look at some of my favorite grilling recipes to get summer started!
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3 Grilling Tips!
- Clean your grill. Even if you're pretty sure your grill is clean from its last use, it never hurts to give it a little extra TLC before you start another cooking session, because grill grates that aren't clean can cause sticking (and weird flavors). Scrub the hot grate with a wire brush, then brush it with your oil of choice — and grill away!
- Heat it up! Don't turn your grill on and expect to start cooking right away, it needs plenty of time to preheat. The exact amount of time will differ from grill to grill, but for ideal cooking, it should be hot enough that you can't hold your hand over it for more than two seconds, which usually takes between fifteen and twenty-five minutes. Use the preheat time to remove any meat from the fridge. You'll get the best results when meat has time to come to room temperature.
- Start with salt. No matter what meat you're grilling or how you're preparing it, there's a basic rule number-one when it comes to the BBQ: always season with salt first. A generous dusting of salt will help bring out the flavor of your meat and will keep it juicy while it's heating. And don't worry about the flavor — your finished product will only taste salty if you add too much after cooking.
Here's a handful of grilling recipes to get summer started!
For the Grill:
- My Family's Favorite Grilled Chicken Thighs: Cannot go wrong.
- Grilled Sweet Potatoes: DELICIOUS!
- How to Grill Pork Chops: The guide you need.
- Grilled Bruschetta Chicken: Combine two summertime staples!
- Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa: The best backyard dinner.
- Grilled Corn on the Cob: Perfect and no foil or husk required!
- Grill Chimichurri Chicken: Packed with flavor.
- Dry Rub Grilled Wings: Delicious and healthy.
- Grilled Steak Salad: Serve it with pineapple and avocado!
- Grilled Chicken and Veggies: A childhood classic.
- Greek Chicken Kebabs: A Greek inspired blend of flavors
- Moroccan Chicken Burgers: Need I say more?
- 5 Chicken Marinades (Freezer-Friendly): Turn plain chicken into the best!
Side Salads:
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad: Head to the kitchen ASAP!
- Easy Cucumber Salad: crispy and delicious.
- Mexican Street Corn Salad: All things summer in one bite!
- Cold Asian Noodle Salad: Simple side-dish to feed a crowd.
- Thai Quinoa Chicken Salad: Packed with flavor and a crunch.
- Spring Mix Salad: Light yet bold and simple to prepare!
- Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad: Two of my fave things married.
- Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas (& Green Yogurt Dressing)
- Avocado and Corn Salsa: Eat it as drip or a side salad
- Classic Macaroni Salad: It's gone at EVERY cook out.
- Easy Cucumber Salad with Lots of Herbs!: Refreshing for the hot days!
- Healthy Cole Slaw: An easy no-fuss side dish too serve with dinner.
- Greek Three Bean Salad: Loaded with fresh herbs and veggies!
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad: Perfect to make ahead of time.
No Grill, No Problem:
- Air Fryer Steak: Perfect in just minutes!
- BBQ Chicken Pizza: It's the summer flavor combo for me.
- Salmon Burgers: These are def my FAVORITE in the air fryer!
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: A sando everyone loves.
- 15-Minute Chicken Tacos: Tried and true taco seasoning!
- Citrus Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa: Light and healthy summer dish!
- Easy Shrimp Curry: Made with only a handful of ingredients.
- Salad Roll-Ups: Non cooking app for the win!
- Hawaiian Chicken: Sweet, tangy and so delicious.
- Baked Chicken Caesar Salad Burgers: So flavorful and a fun dinner!
- Paleo Mushroom Burger: Perfect for a vegetarian option.
- Air Fryer Salmon: The best way to cook perfect salmon.
Desserts:
- Raspberry Peach Crisp: Easy to customize and soooo good!
- Frozen Yogurt Bark: Sky LOVES these.
- Greek Yogurt Popsicles: can't stop won't stop!
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies: They won't know they're GF.
- Fudgsicles: Packed with protein!
- Super Easy Frozen Yogurt Bark: Kids love this refreshing treat.
- Healthy Berry Cobbler: You can't go wrong!
- Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake: A MDW staple!
- Healthy Nice Cream: Healthy ice cream can be fun, too!
Summer Sippers:
- Rose Sangria: So refreshing.
- Aperol Spritz: My personal fave for summer!
- Piña Colada: Lightened up.
- Frosè: It's SO good.
- Watermelon Juice: Perfect for the kiddos!
- Strawberry Lemonade: Add mint and everyone will enjoy!
| More MDW Recipes Here |
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- Beautycounter - spend $125 or more and get a FREE Multi-Masker Set ($59 value) OR a Renew You Body Duo ($75 value).
- ButcherBox - now, through May 29th, sign up as a new member and get $100 off ($20 off for 5 months), plus 2 pounds of 100% grass-fed and finished ground beef for FREE in every box for the first year of your membership.
- Pique Teas - Spend $150+ to get Pique's summer breeze glass bottle!
- Thermapen - Crazy price! Get a Thermapen ONE for $67.47 by using the discount code 'SHAREBBQ' (will take an additional 10% off entire order!). A great deal on my most used gadget.
Hit reply and tell me what you're excited to cook for Memorial Day Weekend, reader reader. Plus, come say hi on Instagram or in our Facebook group and tag me if you cook a dish!
Happy Cooking,
Lexi
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