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It’s Grilling Time!

I don’t know about you, but as soon as it starts warming up outside, I get in the mood to turn on the grill. I love that cooking outside doesn’t heat up the house and that I get to enjoy a breeze and the birds chirping while preparing a meal. There’s something idyllic about it, especially when my daughter brings something out to the deck to play with while I flip burgers or stir the grilled veggies.

When company is coming in the spring and summer months, I turn to grilling often for easy entertaining. Make a pasta salad ahead of time, pop some oil-brushed veggies in the grill basket, and cook your meat right before your guests arrive, and you’ve got an easy plan for the night.

But just in case you’re looking for some barbecuing inspiration, I’ve collected 30 winning grilling recipes that are perfect for your next outdoor dinner party.

Related: The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Casual Dinner Party

Main Dishes

Beef
Carne Asada from Pinch and Swirl
Grilled Steaks with Italian Salsa Verde from Bacon is Magic
Grilled Steak Kabobs from Natasha’s Kitchen
London Broil Marinade from Saving You Dinero
Perfect Grilled Steak with Herbed Butter from Iowa Girl Eats

Chicken
Beer Basted BBQ Chicken from Beyond the Chicken Coop
Jamaican Jerk Chicken from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce from Emma Eats and Explores
Mustard Chicken Marinade from Bunny’s Warm Oven
Very Greek Grilled Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen (one of my faves!)

Pork
5 Easy Pork Marinades from Gimme Some Oven
Cuban Mojo Pork Roast from West Via Midwest
Foil Pack Garlic Butter Sausage and Veggies from Chelsea’s Messy Kitchen
Keto Barbecue Dry Rub Ribs from Peace, Love, and Low Carb
Tender Grilled Pork Chops from Mel’s Kitchen

Seafood
Asian Glazed Salmon from Recipe Tin Eats
Moroccan Grilled Salmon from Mel Joulwan
Sweet Chili Lime Shrimp from Jordan’s Easy Entertaining
Smoky Spice Rubbed Salmon with Black Beans and Corn from Skinnytaste
Soy and Lime Spicy Grilled Shrimp from Girl and the Kitchen

Sides

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette from Minimalist Baker
Grilled and Smothered Artichokes from Moore or Less Cooking
Grilled Vegetable Platter from Damn Delicious
Mexican Grilled Corn from Curry Trail
Savory Grilled Potatoes from Allrecipes (another favorite!)

Desserts

Grilled Angel Food Cake with Fruit Salsa from Taste of Home
Grilled Caramel Apple Crisp from Julie’s Eats and Treats
Grilled Caramel Bacon Smores from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream from Big Bear’s Wife
Grilled Cinnamon Pears with Tahini Cream from This Season’s Table

Related: 13 Best Cookbooks for Entertaining

Which of these recipes would you most likely try? Let me know in the comments!