Food & Cooking Recipes Seasonal Recipes Summer Recipes Classic Grilling and Barbecue Recipes to Make All Summer Long From BBQ chicken to the perfect steak, these are the recipes you'll want to grill on repeat. By Marie Viljoen Marie Viljoen Marie is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on July 22, 2024 Close Photo: Armando Rafael The fragrant smoke rising from a grill is one of the most evocative signs of summer and happy outdoor living. Successful grilling is about preparation and good ingredients—and, of course, excellent recipes. From American classics like cheeseburgers and smoky baby back ribs to iconic jerk chicken, the flavors often enjoyed at restaurants are easy to achieve at home—and can be made even better! To get you started, we have collected some of our best grilling and barbecue recipes that never disappoint. You may never want to cook inside again! 01 of 23 Bistro Burgers Con Poulos A few simple moves give a simple backyard hamburger bistro status. Grill thick slices of onion, just enough to take the edge off but maintain some crunch, then drizzle them with Worcestershire. For even more flavor, brush uncooked patties with Dijon mustard, which will help them caramelize, and stash the finished burgers and onions in a covered pan to keep everything warm and juicy. Serve on toasted brioche buns with crisp watercress and radicchio on each plate. View Recipe 02 of 23 Grilled Chicken Thighs with Charred Corn and Summer Squash Con Poulos After a quick turn on the grill, flame-kissed boneless thighs get tossed with a minty lemon dressing. Next, you char some corn and zucchini. When you lay the meat on top, the sauce dresses everything on the platter. Talk about simple and delicious. View Recipe 03 of 23 Grilled Skirt Steak and Hearts-of-Palm Salad Con Poulos This grilled skirt steak has a spicy complexity thanks to the red curry paste it's slathered in before it hits a hot grill. Pair the sliced meat with grilled hearts of palm, which taste like a briny cross between a fresh vegetable and a pickle, then toss with fresh mizuna or other Asian greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thin rice noodles (quickly cooked in boiling water) that offer just enough heft to turn this Thai-inspired salad into a complete meal. For a dressing, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, more red curry paste, sugar, and oil—it's delicious on this salad, but it's one you'll used on repeat all summer long, too. View Recipe 04 of 23 Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos with Fennel and Beans Con Poulos On a hot grill, the shrimp for these smoky tacos will char in minutes and blistering the tortillas will take mere seconds. A fennel slaw, tossed with lime juice and salt, adds zesty crunch to every mouthful. View Recipe 05 of 23 Summer Veggie Melts with Caper Salad Con Poulos Get some char on your bell peppers, red onion, and Broccolini for these substantial sandwiches, but take them off the grill while they still have a bit of crunch. The crisp-tender texture is a nice contrast with the Hoagie roll and gooey Provolone cheese. View Recipe 06 of 23 Glazed Pork Chops and Blistered Shishitos Con Poulos Brushed with a simple glaze of hoisin and chili sauce, pork chops caramelize quickly yet finish cooking in minutes, before the sugars have a chance to burn. Rounded out with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, and a sesame-ginger dressing, the result is like juicy pork katsu, sans the breading and frying. View Recipe 07 of 23 Perfect Grilled Steak For juicy meat and a great crust, choose a thicker cut such as rib eye. Because this type of steak takes longer to cook, it will have time to develop a nice sear. View Recipe 08 of 23 Classic Burger-Joint Cheeseburger Armando Rafael Sizzling, browned burgers are essential summer fare. And the best burgers are those you make at home with high quality, seasonal ingredients. View Recipe 09 of 23 Smoky Baby Back Ribs Smoky, sticky, falling-off-the-bone ribs are easier to make than you think. View Recipe 10 of 23 Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Salt Lauren Ross The sweetness of market-fresh corn is enhanced by a mouth-watering and homemade chile-lime salt seasoning View Recipe 11 of 23 Hawaiian Turkey Burgers Christopher Testani Mild turkey patties are seasoned with the intense flavors of ginger and soy and topped with lusciously caramelized pineapple slices hot off the grill. View Recipe 12 of 23 Brown-Sugar BBQ Chicken Drumettes A delicious barbecue recipe that's lip-smacking good, these drumettes make for fun finger food, too. View Recipe 13 of 23 Grilled Whole Fish with Lemon and Thyme Paola + Murray Impeccably fresh fish requires nothing more than olive oil, lemon, and thyme (and a grill basket for easy turning). The result is a meal ready in under 20 minutes. View Recipe 14 of 23 Grilled Garlic Bread with Herb Butter Lauren Ross Sometimes the sides can upstage the main event: This toasted loaf of bread doused with herby garlic butter is so good it can make a standalone meal—just add salad. View Recipe 15 of 23 Flank Steak and Red Onion Let the grill do double duty as you caramelize an onion on the grill and then heap the slices atop grilled steak for this new summertime favorite. View Recipe 16 of 23 Grilled Halibut Steaks with Potatoes, Olives, and Onions Christopher Testani Meaty halibut steaks and lightly charred vegetables are transferred straight from the grill to an aromatic oregano vinaigrette, drenching them with flavor. View Recipe 17 of 23 Pulled BBQ-Chicken Sandwiches These juicy pulled chicken sandwiches get a sweet and tangy taste from barbecue sauce that will always delight. View Recipe 18 of 23 Barbecue Chicken Armando Rafael An all-American classic, the secret to this succulent BBQ chicken is an hour-long dry-brining before you put it on the grill. View Recipe 19 of 23 Backyard Jerk Chicken Allspice, thyme, soy, and a lightning bolt of Scotch bonnet pepper make a coating paste for authentic homemade jerk chicken. The longer you marinade the chicken pieces, the more rewarding every mouthful will be. View Recipe 20 of 23 Grilled Vegetable Pizzas Christopher Testani For this spin on pizza, beautiful fresh vegetables are grilled and piled on flatbread for loads of grilled flavor—yet easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner. View Recipe 21 of 23 Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces David Malosh Did you know you can grill chicken tenders? And do it quickly? The problem is they can grill too quickly, resulting in dryness. The fix? This recipe, which benefits from a buttermilk brine and a wrapping of bacon. View Recipe 22 of 23 Grilled, Marinated Chicken Thighs Marcus Nilsson A cup of summer herbs combined with lemon and garlic makes these quick-cooking boneless thighs juicy and fragrant. Pop them in a burger bun, shred them for tacos, or accompany them with your favorite grilled vegetables. View Recipe 23 of 23 Grilled Porterhouse with Brown Butter and Horseradish Christopher Testani A crusty, thick-cut porterhouse is the apex of grilling. Be sure to do it right! A dressing of luscious brown butter combines with the meat's resting juices and a topping of vibrant arugula, crunchy celery, and juicy olives that will make you hum with every mouthful. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit