Whether it's the unofficial kickoff to summer on May long weekend, the final hurrah on Labour day, or a relaxed long weekend in between, there are plenty of excuses to call a few friends and neighbors and fire up the grill this summer. Here, the 20 best cookout recipes you'll want to make over and over again all season long.
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Recipe and photo credit: Athlete Lunchbox
Grilled Peri Peri Chicken
Spicy and flavourful, this grilled Peri Peri chicken is a marinated BBQ butterflied chicken cooked perfectly on the grill.
Get the recipe: Grilled Peri Peri Chicken
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Recipe and photo credit: One Carefree Cook
Elote Pasta Salad (Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad)
Elote pasta is a fun twist on everything you love about pasta salads and street corn salads — in one cool, refreshing bowl!
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Made with canned navy beans, bacon, onion, and a sweet and tangy sauce, this hearty crowd-pleasing dish will keep all of your campers happy.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Baked Beans
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Steak
With only 3 ingredients and 20 minutes from start to finish, this is the perfect grilled main dish for easy summer entertaining.
Get the recipe: Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Steak
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Recipe and photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Ultimate Potato Salad
Ultimate potato salad includes hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and flavor that is sure to be the hit of any BBQ, picnic, and potluck!
Get the recipe: Ultimate Potato Salad
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Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
This bang bang grilled chicken is an easy meal of grilled boneless chicken breast that's finished with a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy sauce.
Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
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Marinated Bean Salad
Made with several types of beans, corn, and a tangy lime dressing, this make-ahead salad is perfect for camping trips, potlucks, backyard cookouts, and more.
Get the recipe: Marinated Bean Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
Veggie Skewers, grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.
Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
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Recipe and photo credit: The Kitchen Bucket List
Chuck Roast Burnt Ends
Tender and crispy, these chuck roast burnt ends are an easy smoking recipe. They're so tasty, your family and friends will be begging for more!
Get the recipe: Chuck Roast Burnt Ends
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Recipe and photo credit: Mary's Whole Life
Honey Lime Poppyseed Fruit Salad
This honey lime poppyseed fruit salad is a delicious and easy side dish! Perfect for a summer BBQ.
Get the recipe: Honey Lime Poppyseed Fruit Salad
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Blackstone Smash Burgers with Onions
Your everyday smash burger just got a major upgrade, thanks to crispy fried onions and melted provolone cheese.
Get the recipe: Smash Burgers with Onions
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Recipe and photo credit: Simply Scratch Made
Traditional Coleslaw
This traditional coleslaw recipe is fresh, creamy, and made from scratch with a tangy homemade dressing—perfect for barbecues!
Get the recipe: Traditional Coleslaw
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Sweet and Sour Pork Skewers on the Grill
Transform your favorite pork takeout dish into an easy 30-minute grilled meal. These sweet and sour pork skewers are bursting with flavor from tender pork, pepper, onion, and pineapple.
Get the recipe: Grilled Sweet and Sour Pork Skewers
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S'mores in a Jar
For when you're craving s'mores, but don't have a campfire.
Get the recipe: S'mores in a Jar
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Overnight Marinated Vegetable Salad
This easy marinated salad is a colorful combination of crunchy raw vegetables tossed in a simple vinaigrette dressing. Healthy never tasted so good.
Get the recipe: Overnight Marinated Vegetable Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: Fresh Off the Grid
Grilled Asparagus in Foil
This garlicy, lemony, grilled asparagus in foil is the perfect side dish to make for your next BBQ or camping trip.
Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus
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Recipe and photo credit: Carne Diem
Grilled Peaches with Amaretto Whipped Cream
These grilled peaches with Amaretto whipped cream make for the perfect dessert for your summer BBQ. Sweet, caramelized peaches are topped with an Amaretto infused whip cream.
Get the recipe: Grilled Peaches with Amaretto Whipped Cream
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Recipe and photo credit: The Jam Jar Kitchen
German Potato Salad
This warm German potato salad combines potatoes with bacon, onions and fresh herbs in a tangy-sweet mustard dressing you are going to love!
Get the recipe: German Potato Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: Food Meanderings
No-Bake Drumstick Dessert
This Drumstick dessert is an easy way to get your drumstick fix in the form of a no bake dessert! It’s also a great last minute dish to take to a BBQ or cookout.
Get the recipe: Drumstick Dessert
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Recipe and photo credit: Foodess
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
Grilled strawberries and grilled biscuits come together with a fresh strawberry sauce in a show-stopping version of the beloved summer dessert - and it doesn’t require you to turn on the oven! (Yes, even the biscuits are cooked right on the grates.)
Get the recipe: Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
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