Mouthwatering Grilled Main Dishes

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Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Romaine Marmalade and Watercress

Start this dish the night before serving by sprinkling the steak with olive oil, salt and pepper then wrapping lightly and placing in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Romaine Marmalade and Watercress

Grilled Everything Pizza

Top a crispy grilled crust with fresh mozzarella and charred onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and fennel. Plus, get step-by-step instructions for the perfect grilled crust.

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Grilled Thai Curry Beef Roll

Slicing this rolled flank steak -- stuffed with a rainbow of fresh cilantro, tomato and scallion -- reveals its inner beauty. Paired with a tangy Thai-inspired rice noodle salad and crisp lettuce leaves, it's perfect for a hot summer day.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Thai Curry Beef Roll

Swineapple

Before they even taste this salty-sweet mashup, your guests will be circling the grill thanks to the irresistible aroma of slow-cooking bacon and pineapple. The barbecue pork ribs tucked inside become tender as they braise in their own juices. Served sliced across the middle, the swineapple is a sight to behold.

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Beer-Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak

Marinate your meat in layers so that every bite gets packed with flavor.

Get the Recipe: Beer-Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak

Matambre with Chimichurri Sauce

This rolled flank steak, stuffed with piquant fillings and topped with garlicky chimichurri, is inspired by Argentinian matambre, which is usually fashioned from a cut of mature veal. It's no wonder that its name translates to "hunger killer." How could a great steak be more hearty than this one filled up with goodies?

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Grilled Lamb Chops

Giada marinates lamb chops in a paste of garlic, rosemary, thyme and cayenne before grilling.

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Grilled Thai Chicken with Nectarine Salad

Summer's sweet nectarines are the perfect complement for ginger-spiced grilled chicken.

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Bobby's Pizza With NY Strip, Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

Try making pizza on the grill starting with Bobby's steak version, layered with flavor upon flavor.

Get the Recipe: Pizza with NY Strip, Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

Grilled Seafood Salad

This simple salad is the perfect dinner on warm, summer nights. It’s light yet satisfying — and comes together in a matter of minutes.

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Easy Grilled Pork Chops

A quick marinade of honey, oil, vinegar, cumin and red pepper flakes coats pork chops as they rest in a re-sealable plastic bag. After an hour, remove and grill for just seven minutes.

Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros

Keep steak casual with this Greek-inspired sandwich. Top the olive oil-, garlic- and oregano-marinated steak with a cool yogurt sauce.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros

Pastrami-Spiced Porterhouse Steaks

These ultra-flavorful steaks taste just like a pastrami sandwich! To give each steak a nice crust, coat them in a zesty mixture of pepper corn, mustard seed, coriander, paprika, brown sugar, allspice and garlic powder. Serve with a dollop of herby butter for a restaurant-quality touch right at home!

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Grilled Halibut with Olive Bagna Cauda

Whip up Giada's warm, buttery olive sauce in minutes to spoon atop grilled halibut fillets. Her Italian twist on grilled fish is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at an intimate dinner party.

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Pizza With Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Grilling pizza crust gives it a deliciously crisp exterior. Bobby tops his grilled pie with smoky sausage, peppers and onions, as well as creamy oregano-spiked ricotta.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage, Grilled Peppers and Onions and Oregano Ricotta

Sunny's Very Peri Grilled Chicken

There's no denying that roasting, then boiling and simmering the vegetables and chiles for this sauce will give it a level of flavor unlike any other.

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Summer Squash Salsa

In-season veggies, fresh citrusy flavors and quick-cooking fish — you’re going to be making this simple and delicious recipe all summer long.

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London Broil With Onion Marmalade

Serve this juicy whole London broil steak with grilled bread, arugula and sweet onion jam. It's the perfect centerpiece for an outdoor lunch or a casual dinner buffet.

Get the Recipe: London Broil With Onion Marmalade

Rib Eye Steak with Onion Blue Cheese Sauce

Ree Drummond smothers her grilled rib eye with a creamy blue cheese sauce.

Get the Recipe: Rib Eye Steak with Onion Blue Cheese Sauce

Giada's Balsamic BBQ Chicken

Homemade barbecue sauce flavored with balsamic vinegar makes Giada's chicken special enough for a party. Brush the chicken with the barbecue sauce just before taking it off the grill to prevent burning.

Get the Recipe: Chicken or Steak with Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Grilled Pizza

Turn pizza night into an al fresco experience with do-it-yourself grilled pizzas. Best of all, this recipe makes enough dough for 3 pizzas, so everybody can have their favorite flavor!

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Rosemary-Mustard Pork With Peaches

Sweet peaches are the perfect partner to this grilled pork tenderloin, crusted with a mix of fresh rosemary and whole-grain mustard.

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Grilled Glazed Ham

This method of grilling and glazing ham can be used with any glaze. Just make sure to heat your ham up over medium indirect heat before brushing it on.

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Grilled Pork Chops

And easy coriander-spiced rub turns into a beautiful and delicious crust after you give the pork chops a quick sear on the grill.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Korean-Style Skirt Steak

Marinating the skirt steak overnight in a sweet and savory combo of sesame, garlic, cola and soy sauce packs it full of flavor. Grill it simply with onions and peppers for one easy, tasty dish.

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Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs

Follow these steps and use these base recipes to create your own cool and fun kabobs.

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Orange Grilled Shrimp with Cocoa Nib Gremolata

Calabrian chili paste, fresh citrus and herbs and crunchy cocoa nibs give these grilled shrimp skewers a balanced flavor that’s sweet, savory and smoky.

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Lomo al Trapo

The secret to this traditional Colombian beef dish is its charred preparation. A wine-soaked cloth is covered in salt and wrapped around a whole tenderloin. After it roasts directly on hot coals, the salt and cloth are cracked off to reveal a perfectly cooked and well-seasoned piece of meat.

Get the Recipe: Lomo al Trapo

Grilled Meats and Vegetables Over Saffron Orzo

Giada grills chicken and shrimp along with summer vegetables and serves them over saffron orzo.

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Fajitas in a Grill Basket

These grill basket fajitas keep all the ingredients separate so everyone can have their favorite combinations without creating extra mess, plus the grill adds a yummy char to everything.

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Beef and Sausage Kebabs With Salsa and Chimichurri

Prepare beef tri-tip and fresh sausage link skewers, then serve with homemade salsa and homemade chimichurri.

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Grilled Pork Chops

Combine the Neelys' wet and dry seasonings to make flavorful pork chops on the grill.

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Grilled Florentine-Style Steaks

Upgrade your dinner by grilling porterhouse or T-bone steaks with just a few ingredients like garlic and olive oil to bring out their already-delicious flavor.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Florentine-Style Steaks

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with BLT Smashed Potatoes

Make Rachael's juicy flank steak on the grill, then serve it with bacon, leek and tomato mashed potatoes.

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Grilled Bratwurst with Brie and Spiral Apple Slaw

Thought brats were just for game day and Oktoberfest? These grilled sausages offer everything you love about backyard barbecue hot dogs — and more. They’re nestled in a pretzel bun and topped with sweet, crunchy slaw!

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Grilled Clambake

Though you'll grill the shrimp, clams, and sausage for this clambake in batches, the end result is so worth it. Make it for your next summer picnic or pool party to wow all your guests.

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Kalua Buried Pork Shoulder

With this genius grill hack, you can serve tender, juicy Hawaiian-style pork for a crowd, minus the hassle of digging a hole in your backyard as traditional recipes demand.

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Flank Steak with Salsa Verde

Slather slices of budget-friendly flank steak and summer-ripe tomatoes with our parsley-and-scallion salsa verde.

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Pork Tenderloin with Prickly Pear Tequila BBQ Sauce

Use the fruit of a cactus as the base for this sweet and tart barbecue sauce that is a great topping for grilled pork.

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Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Strawberry Salsa

Succulent strawberries, spicy bell peppers and fiery jalapenos are combined and seasoned with lime juice to make the dreamy (and colorful) salsa for this hearty chicken dish.

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Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak

Anne Burrell shares her secret to delicious hanger steak: a garlicky rub-marinade to add big flavor and proper grilling for tender meat.

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Rack-o-Ribs Hero

This is a reimagining of those fast-food rib sandwiches — but when you make one yourself with excellent ingredients, it's even better than your drive-thru memories.

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Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Giada serves these elegant steaks with a tomato and red wine sauce.

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Grilled Steak Salad Nicoise

This filling dinner salad tops baby spinach with green beans, olives, tomatoes, red potatoes and grilled steak.

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Grilled Lamb Sandwiches

For a great summer grill-out sandwich Guy starts with marinated lamb meat and layers on flavorful toppings.

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Rib-Eye Steak with Caponata

This main takes some time to make — you'll start the caponata a day ahead of time — but is worth the wait.

 

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Pork Chops With Smashed Potatoes and Chimichurri Sauce

These pork chops with smashed red potatoes are ready in just 25 minutes.

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Steak-Spinach Salad With Sour-Cream Potatoes

Serve a steak and spinach salad with a side of baked and sliced potatoes.

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Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Who doesn’t love a finger-licking good rack of barbecued ribs? Just marinate, grill and brush with a honey glaze.

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Grilled Steak and Zucchini

This easy weeknight dinner features grilled steak and zucchini plus herb oil and lemon juice dressed potatoes. 

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Turkey Cutlets With Plum Salad

Low-calorie turkey cutlets are kicked up with cayenne pepper and coriander. Fresh grilled plums and an in-season arugula salad complete the dish.

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Bobby's Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken

Raid your spice cabinet to make Bobby's flavorful chicken breasts. The spice rub and pepper-vinegar sauce take everyday chicken breasts to delicious new heights.

Get the Recipe: Sixteen-Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Black Pepper Vinegar Sauce and Green Onion Slaw

Pork Tenderloin With Melon Salad

A refreshing honeydew melon salad is the perfect complement to grilled pork tenderloin.

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Steak With Olive Salsa

Coat boneless skirt steak (or the lighter lamb steak alternative) with olive oil, garlic and rosemary. Serve with grilled peppers and lemons.

Get the Recipe: Steak With Olive Salsa

Pork Tenderloins with Pineapple-Mint Chutney

Grill pork tenderloins until they are golden brown before slicing and serving with a fresh pineapple chutney.

Get the Recipe: Pork Tenderloins with Pineapple-Mint Chutney

Grilled Pork Chops With Plum-Ginger Chutney

Pick up plums from your farmers' market to make the sweet chutney that's a great balace for these grilled T-bone pork chops.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops With Plum-Ginger Chutney

Grilled Pork With Charred Corn Slaw

Cool down your barbecue sauce by mixing it with Greek yogurt and lime juice before basting on pork tenderloin. Keep extra sauce on hand for dipping during dinner.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork With Charred Corn Slaw

Grilled Steak With Barley Salad

Boneless sirloin steak with a barley and spinach salad is a great low-calorie dinner option.

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Marcela's Carne Asada Torta (Poc Chuc Torta)

Carne asada literally means “grilled meat” in Spanish, and Marcela marinates her beef in fresh orange juice and herbs to give it a nice tang. Marcela stuffs the grilled meat in toasted bolillo rolls for a tasty Mexican-inspired torta, or sandwich.

Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Torta (Poc Chuc Torta)

Bobby's Open-Faced Pitas with Rotisserie Lamb with Pomegranate and Mint, Grilled Tomatoes and Greek Slaw

Before setting it on the rotisserie, Bobby makes little incisions in the lamb and inserts garlic for a fully infused flavor. Wrapping it all up with twine helps the lamb cook evenly and achieve a nice, caramelized char.

Get the Recipe: Open-Faced Pitas with Rotisserie Lamb with Pomegranate and Mint, Grilled Tomatoes, and Greek Slaw

Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Steak Taco Bar

This great summer party spread takes surprisingly little time to put together and gives guests plenty of ways to personalize their tacos. Chicken thighs and skirt steak get flavor from a chipotle marinade and cook in under 10 minutes. The corn for the relish, a spoonable version of the popular Mexican street food elote, also gets a quick char on the grill; the other toppings need no cooking.

Get the Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken and Steak Taco Bar

Grilled Pierogies and Kielbasa

Pick up store-bought pierogies and try cooking them outdoors. Top them off with grilled pork or turkey kielbasa and grilled onions.

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Grilled Pork Chops

There's no need for a marinade or glaze to complete Ina's thick-cut pork chops — just salt, pepper and smoke from a charcoal grill.

Grilled Hawaiian Pizza

Fresh pineapple brings a fun sweet flavor to this ham and cheese pizza that's great when grilled.

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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Rack with Yogurt and Fresh Herbs

Curtis Stone draws on Mediterranean flavors for this grilled lamb dish. Carve the rack before plating for simpler serving.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic Gremolata

Grilling pork chops gives the typically sweet meat an outdoors-y smoky flavor.

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50 New Kebab Recipes

Food Network Magazine dreamed up 50 new meat, veggie and marinade combinations to serve on skewers this summer. Try one today!

50 Kebabs

Grilled Steak With Tapenade

Use a grill or grill pan to cook flank steak and serve with a fresh tomato salad.

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Grilled Steak with Rosemary and Garlic

Anne gets the perfect sear for steak by putting them on a hot spot on the grill and cooking them until nice and brown. Once you see the color, remove the steak to a cooler part of the grill to allow the steaks to cook to desired temperature.

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Barbecued Short Ribs of Beef - Tira de Asado

Short ribs aren't the most tender cut of beef, it's true, but when it comes to great grilled-beef flavor, they are hard to beat. Daisy Martinez's rub of salt and pepper and a quick splash of vinegar are all they need by way of prep.

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Michael's New Jack City Burgers

These juicy burgers are Michael Symon's signature go-to for a weekend gathering with friends and family. To give his burgers an unexpected flavor, Michael uses ground chorizo and tops them with a spicy red onion and jalapeno salsa verde.

Get the Recipe: New Jack City Burgers

Barbecue Grilled Chicken

This molasses-sweetened barbecue sauce can be made up to a week in advance and kept in the fridge. That's reason enough for us to always keep a batch on hand!

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Filipino Grilled Pork Chops

Marinate bone-in chops in a simple mixture featuring apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and just a touch of fish sauce and red pepper flakes. You'll be surprised how such an easy recipe can have so much flavor.

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Grilled Beef Fajitas

Lime-and-cumin steaks are grilled alongside a foil pouch of peppers and onions and served with warm tortillas.

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Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

If sandwiches don't sound like dinner fare to you, prepare to be swayed. This salty-sweet marinade, made with rice wine, soy sauce and finely chopped lemongrass, elevates grilled chicken thighs into a dinner party-worthy dish.

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Grilled Rack of Pork With Cabbage

Iron Chef Symon keeps his crowd-friendly pork roast juicy and tender by seasoning it with salt and refrigerating it overnight. On the day of your party, grill and serve it with pickled veggies and sauteed cabbage.

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Grilled Lasagna

This warm-weather lasagna is prepared on the grill in a foil packet. The spinach filling makes it a great main dish option for a vegetarian-friendly cookout.

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