Give Yourself Months of Oven-Free Cooking with These Epic Grilling Ideas (2024)

This decadent summer burger is the ultimate cookout treat! Mild hatch chiles and creamy pimento cheese combine to make a flavorful burger that's just about as rich and delicious as you can get.

Get the recipe for Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers.

Elotes, a general Central American term for corn, is also the word we use for Mexican style street corn — a highly flavorful grilled corn that's been covered in mayo, sour cream, spices, lime juice, and cheese.

Get the recipe for Elotes (Mexican Street Corn).

Real talk: You don't need a lot of crazy flavors to make high-quality ribs taste delicious.

Get the recipe for Salt-and-Pepper BBQ Ribs.

A wedge salad is a quick and easy side for any bbq! This Tex-Mex inspired version is full of flavor thanks to Mexican Cotija cheese and creamy avocado dressing!

Get the recipe for The Casa Wedge Salad.

This five-ingredient grilled pineapple upside-down cake couldn't be any easier! The secret is to get an already-prepared poundcake. Grilled pineapples and an easy-to-make glaze come together quickly — and then whole deal gets well caramelized, either over hot coals or on the grill.

Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

With all the flaky goodness of baked potatoes, all the crunchy deliciousness of fried, and a combo of spices that we sometimes dream about at night, this is a side dish that is sure to have guests and family alike asking for seconds.

Get the recipe for Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin.

This sweet-spicy cornbread is perfect for mopping up bbq sauce!

Get the recipe for Jalapeño–Sour Cream Cornbread.

Grilled desserts certainly don't stop with marshmallows. If you're looking for something a little more fruit-forward, consider making a pear crumble. Cover it with foil and cook it on the grill at your next BBQ. The sweet, crunchy crisp makes a tasty meal-ender.

Get the recipe for Campfire Pear Crumbles.

This crunchy bbq side dish gets a big burst of flavor from a bevy of toasted seeds.

Get the recipe for Toasted Seed Coleslaw.

If you've got a bag of fresh cherries that you aren't sure what to do with, consider using them to make some cherry syrup, and treat yourself to flavored seltzers, sodas, and co*cktails this summer. They're the perfect addition to any bbq!

Get the recipe for Cherry Syrup and Rum Soda.

Whether you're grilling steak, chicken, or pork, the meat tastes good cooked over a fire. But these sauces will make it even better. From Alabama's signature white barbecue sauce to a green steak sauce that can't be beat, it's worth keeping one (or more) of these in your fridge.

Get the recipe for Chimichurri Sauce.

Get the recipe for Meyer Lemon Relish.

Get the recipe for Pico de Gallo.

Get the recipe for Alabama White Sauce.

This may be, hands down, the best pork chop we've ever had.

Get the recipe for Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops.

These impressive sausages are a breeze to grill, and easily feed a crowd.

Get the recipe for Sausage Pinwheels with Marinated Peppers and Grilled Broccolini.

Kebabs really are a genius cooking method. As everything is cut into bite-sized pieces and cooked together, you ensure it's cooked evenly, and everyone gets what they want.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Teriyaki Beef-and-Mushroom Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Shrimp, Pepper, and Chorizo Kebabs.

This hearty hands-off barbecue side dish practically makes itself.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Baked Beans.

Crispy-brownie-edge lovers, please come to the front of the line! Equally at home on a grill or cooked over campfire coals, this cast-iron brownie, packed with marshmallow, caramel, and salted almond gets all kinds of crispy on the edges, but stays gooey and delicious on the inside.

Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies.

This spicy bird is a surefire centerpiece at any summer barbecue. Spatchco*cking, which gives it that flat look, helps it to cook evenly. And the sauce is fiery!

Get the recipe for Spatchco*ck Chicken with Piri Piri Sauce.

Summer hasn't fully happened until you've had at least one ear of grilled corn. We love it as-is, or with a little butter. But these toppings make it even better.

Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Red Pepper Jelly Glaze

Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Mexican "Street Style" Topping

Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Pesto and Basil Schmear.

A couple simple additions — crackers and a packet of powdered ranch — makes this staple barbecue side dish crazy good.

Get the recipe for Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese.

This unbelievably tasty sauce blends the tart sweetness of fresh berries with the rich depth of red wine. And it comes together in 20 minutes! Slather it over everything!

Get the recipe for Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce.