If you’re like most backyard pit masters, the term grilling cooks up visions of juicy steaks, plump hot dogs, and mouth-watering burgers. However, you can cook almost anything on the grill, so we’ve put together a list of 10 delicious ideas for you to try at your next pool party or backyard barbeque. Escape to your backyard and try these new adventures in grilling!
Sweet & Smokey Grilled Nuts are a delicious protein-packed snack! They’re great for tailgating or even just as a snack by the pool. Add some dried fruits to turn this into a delicious trail mix!
Grilling nachos in a foil boat is a great way to melt the cheese, blend the ingredients, and keep the nachos crispy and warm. Once you try these Grilled Chicken Nachos, you’ll never want to make them any other way!
It’s not uncommon to have some leftovers when you grill for your family and friends. Turning your leftover meats into a quesadilla is a tasty way to turn leftovers into a brand new appetizer or meal. This Spicy Grilled Quesadilla recipe calls for chicken, but any grilled meat will suffice!
Here’s a new spin on an old favorite! Spice up your lunch and dinner with a Grilled Salad to compliment your main course. Better yet, throw a chicken breast on the grill and turn it into a meal of its own!
There are a number of variations for making pizza on the grill. This Grilled Pizza recipe gives you the power to choose your ingredients and make it your own. It doesn’t require any additional grilling accessories, like a pizza stone, but you’re welcome to use it if you’ve got one!
Cooking pasta and meatballs on the grill will make your meal feel and taste like it came right from a kitchen in Italy. This delicious recipe for Grilled Pasta with Grilled Meatballs is a fast favorite for any pasta lover!
I’m sure you’ve grilled vegetables to go with your steak and burgers, but have you ever tried to grill your fruits? Grilled Watermelon Wedges are the perfect treat on a warm day. Toss it with some feta cheese, or pair it with a scoop of ice cream to make this a great side dish for any meal of the day!
You’ve likely made s’mores at some point over a campfire, but now you can use your grill to up your camping game. Banana Boat S’mores will have you kissing your marshmallow skewers goodbye and saying hello to these delectable delights!
Everyone loves homemade chocolate chip cookies. Baking them on the grill gives them an extra kick of smoky flavor that will make your cookies the talk to the town. Any great recipe will work as long as you chill the dough before baking, but these Grilled Chocolate Chip Cookies will melt in your mouth.
If you’re already grilling for dinner, take it a step further and grill for dessert! Peach Upside-Down Cake on the Grill is a sweet way to finish your dinner. If you’re using a charcoal grill, you’ll get a nice smoky flavor to compliment the sweet fruits, but baking it on any other grill works just as well.
With all these delicious choices, the hardest part is deciding what to grill first! Grilling is the perfect way to get the most out of your backyard and to spend time with your family enjoying these amazing dishes. Be sure to stop into your local Pinch A Penny store to check out their selection of grills and accessories to make the most of your grilling hobby.
