Get out the grill! Welcome back BBQ season with lots of vegetarian options, burgers, chicken, and even dessert
Take your ribs outside — and your salad and sundae too!
This article was originally published May 14, 2021 and was updated May 16, 2024.
Welcome back to BBQ season! In celebration of its return, and our desire to spend as much time as possible outside this summer — cooking and dining, included — we've compiled a list of our best recipes to take to the grill. Maybe you've got a public grill in a park nearby, or a portable one to take to picnics (check for rules and permit requirements!). Or maybe you're lifting the cover off your barbecuing beast in your backyard! In any case, you're probably ready and eager for a fresh season of searing and the promise of al fresco cooking after so much cooking and eating at home.
We have techniques for grilling corn (don't bother boiling!) and other vegetables better, including lettuce.
And don't forget about whole fish like sea bass or branzino, here's how to clean and fillet a whole one at home.
Below you'll find inspiration for all of those along with recipes for burgers, seafood, ribs, and even a sundae made better with the BBQ.
Grilled Radicchio Salad with Tahini & Chive Dressing
Jean Yoon's Kalbi Beef Short Ribs
Chickpea Burgers With Halloumi and Roasted Tomatoes
Smoky Stone Fruit and Bourbon BBQ Ribs
Orange-Basil Watermelon Salad with Grilled Calamari
Charred Whole Romaine w/ Hard-Boiled Egg, Anchovy Vinaigrette, and Garlic Bread Crumbs
Guacamole with Grilled Jalapenos
Lamb Rib Burger with Pineapple Salsa
Chocolate-Tahini Fudge Sundae with Grilled Peaches
