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    32 Grilling Recipes Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

    Published: Mar 25, 2018 · Modified: Apr 3, 2023 by sandi · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Table of Contents

    • Grilling Recipes for Your Next Party
    • Main Dishes
    • Sides
    • Desserts
    • 31 Grilling Recipes Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

    Grilling Recipes for Your Next Party

    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.

    This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission -- at no extra cost to you. See my Privacy Policy for more information.

    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
    Life-Changing Grilled Potatoes from The Welcoming Table

    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

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    • 13 Best Cookbooks for Entertaining
    • 30 Food Bloggers Share Their Best Dinner Party Ideas

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

    31 Grilling Recipes Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

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    Comments

    1. KalynsKitchen

      March 25, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks for including me and for the vote of confidence in my Very Greek Grilled Chicken!

      Reply
      • sandi

        March 26, 2018 at 7:10 am

        You're welcome! I'm a big fan of your blog and recipes. Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Michele

      March 28, 2018 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks for including my and wow... there are so many things I want to try! I'll definitely be bookmarking this page!

      Reply
    3. Stacy

      June 25, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Looking forward to having a grill again so I can try some of these delicious sounding recipes! 😀 🥘

      Reply
    4. Marissa

      June 26, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Terrific lineup! Thanks so much for including me...Looking forward to trying several of these recipes!

      Reply
    5. Shelly

      March 19, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Good morning,

      Where do I sign up for being able to receive the newsletters, recipes, tidbits,etc?

      Cannot wait to read more..

      Thank you and blessings , SM

      Reply
      • sandi

        March 22, 2023 at 1:25 pm

        Hi, Shelly! I'm in the process of updating the site, so I will make sure to come back and include a link when it's done. Thanks!

        Reply

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