Easy Grilling Recipes That Are Perfect for Summertime

July 31, 2023

Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

Ingredients

  • 8 large ears of sweet corn in husks 
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro 
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Time

  • Prep time: 5 minutes + soak time 
  • Total time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Directions

  • In a large stockpot, cover corn in husks with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes and then drain.
  • Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine the butter, lime zest, cilantro, salt and pepper into a bowl and mix. 
  • Once the corn is done grilling, carefully peel back husks and discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.
  • If desired, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup ranch salad dressing
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons pepper
  • 4 pounds ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 brioche hamburger buns, split

Time

  • Prep time: 15 minutes + chill time 
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Directions

  • In a large bowl, mix the salad dressing, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves and pepper. Add chicken and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into sixteen ½"-thick patties. Brush both sides of the patty with oil and refrigerate, covered, for 15 minutes to allow patties to firm up.  
  • Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4" from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°F. 
  • Serve on brioche buns with toppings as desired, including a slice of cheese, pickles, tomato slices, lettuce leaves, sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado and ranch dip.

Bananas Foster on the Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 small, ripe bananas, unpeeled
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons hot caramel ice cream topping
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 8 vanilla wafers, crushed

Time

  • Prep time: 25 minutes 
  • Total time: 25 minutes 
  • Yield: 4 servings

Directions

  • Trim ends and cut unpeeled bananas lengthwise; place on oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until peel is dark brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. 
  • Meanwhile, in a small cast-iron skillet, combine butter, syrup and caramel topping; place on grill rack. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Remove peel from bananas; cut each half crosswise. Place ice cream in dessert dishes; top with bananas. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with crushed wafers.

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