17 BBQ Recipes for When the Grill Is Hot but Your Menu Is Not

Check out these 17 delicious BBQ recipes – for mains and side dishes – that make the most of grilling season. Perfect for when you’re ready to cook but haven’t decided on the menu yet, these ideas will help you turn up the flavour and make every grill session a success.

Cowboy Caviar Salad

Turn Texas caviar into this healthy cowboy caviar salad. Rice, black beans, corn, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a sweet and spicy chili maple dressing. The BEST summer side dish! Get the recipe: Cowboy Caviar Salad

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Are you tired of the same old grilled shrimp skewers on a stick? Why not try making them in an air fryer? It’s a great alternative to an outdoor grill that produces the same crispy texture and delicious flavor. Get the recipe: Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings

Ready in no time, these smoky, saucy wings are good eating! Crispy wings with a touch of smoke are slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce making these some of the best wings around! Get the recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings

Spring Onion Potato Salad

This spring onion potato salad is a tasty and nutritious side dish that combines the crispness of fresh spring onions with the creamy goodness of tender potatoes. Perfect for a BBQ side dish. Get the recipe: Spring Onion Potato Salad

Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter

Flank steak is quick and easy to grill. This 5-ingredient recipe tops it with a sweet spicy chili butter that is full of flavor. It can be on the table in 20 minutes. Get the recipe: Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter

Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Lamb kofta kebabs are made by mixing ground lamb, fresh herbs, like cilantro and mint, and Middle Eastern spices and then grilling the mixture on skewers. Serve with tzatziki, harissa, hummus, and pita. Get the recipe: Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Learn how to make delicious, authentic, and healthy Mexican Street Corn. It’s perfect for entertaining, potlucks, BBQs, and all types of parties. It’s always a hit. Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad

Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops

Juicy, tender, and flavorful, these grilled rosemary pork chops are a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering! This simple marinade only requires a handful of ingredients but packs a punch. Get the recipe: Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops

Cilantro Bean Salad

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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

These Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks are the best meatless entree to impress all of your dinner guests. Juicy, meaty, and tender, these mushroom caps are easy and ready in 20 minutes, served whole, sliced, or as a burger. Get the recipe: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Pasta Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

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Chimichurri Steak Tacos

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs

This grilled chicken kabobs recipe with pineapple, onions, and peppers are packed with flavor and so easy to prepare. This light and flavorful meal is perfect for summer grilling, camping, and backyard parties. Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Reverse Sear Rib Eye Steak

Juicy steak cooked using the reverse sear method is the best way to ensure that the steak will be perfectly cooked every single time.  This method helps highlight the tender cuts of steak and allows you to have the perfect steak to then serve any way you prefer.  Get the recipe: Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak

Sweet Soy Smoked Salmon

The first thing you’ll notice about this Sweet Soy Smoked Salmon is the fact that it is moist and melt-in-your-mouth soft. This is not your typical, dry salmon fillet – it’s soft, tender and deliciously sweet and salty from the soy sauce marinade. Get the recipe: Sweet Soy Smoked Salmon

Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa

This recipe for Easy Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa features moist and tender fresh grilled grouper fillets with a hint of smokiness and a nice sear.  Get the recipe: Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa

Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

Veggie Skewers made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce. Hello, summer! Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers