15 Foolproof Recipes for Grilling Misfits

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15 Foolproof Recipes for Grilling Misfits

If your grill parties usually end with a smoke signal rescue, it’s time to check out these 15 foolproof recipes perfect for us grilling misfits. No more playing guessing games with charred mystery meat or wondering if the fire department should be on speed dial. So grab your tongs, and let’s turn those grilling blunders into brag-worthy successes—because everyone deserves a second chance at barbecue glory!

Three Ninja Woodfire Grill Mediterranean Lamb Chops topped with gremolata on a white plate.
Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Sizzling Thai Pork & Green Beans on the Blackstone Griddle

A plate of Thai pork & Green beans with rice, topped with a fried egg, served with chopsticks on the side.
Sizzling Thai Pork & Green Beans on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

You’ve probably had pork and beans, but not like this. Spice things up with a dish that’s hotter than your crush in high school—Sizzling Thai Pork & Green Beans on the Blackstone Griddle coming right up! It’s the kind of meal that’ll kick your dinner routine up a notch, with enough zing to make your palates want to start a conga line.
Get the Recipe: Sizzling Thai Pork & Green Beans on the Blackstone Griddle

Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad

Close-up shot of Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad on a white plate.
Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Veg out with a side dish that’s ready to steal the show at your next cookout. Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad is a combination that’ll have you rethinking your entire side dish game. This dish serves up the charred, smoky goodness you crave in a package that’s got mom’s salad beat by a country mile. So, if you’re ready to make your neighbors green with envy at your next barbeque, fire up the grill!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad

Korean Galbi Ribs

Two Korean galbi ribs on a black slate plate with red chopsticks placed beside them.
Korean Galbi Ribs. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Are you ready to take your palates on a trip to Seoul without leaving your patio? Korean Galbi Ribs are about to be your new best friend. Each rib is slathered in a marinade that’s sweet, savory, and full of secrets—a family recipe, perhaps? Every bite is a flavor bomb guaranteed to make any grill master bow down in respect. Don’t forget the kimchi!
Get the Recipe: Korean Galbi Ribs

Grilled Pineapple With Buttery Lime Glaze

Four pieces of Grilled Pineapple With Buttery Lime Glaze on a white rectangular plate.
Grilled Pineapple With Buttery Lime Glaze. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Some say pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza, but what about on the grill? Grilled Pineapple With Buttery Lime Glaze is going to make a believer out of the toughest critics. It’s the tropical dessert that’ll have you doing the hula around the grill—it’s sticky, sweet, and citrus-y in all the right places. So, let’s get that sweet fiesta started!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple With Buttery Lime Glaze

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips

Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips on a white plate.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Saddle up, partner, ’cause we’re bringing the steakhouse to your kitchen with Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips. This is the meal that’ll have you doing the two-step round the dining table. With all the bold flavor and none of that pesky going out, you’re about to become the steak whisperer of your block. So, who’s ready for a hoedown with a side of yum?
Get the Recipe: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips

Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Grilled Steak skewers on a white plate with chilis nearby.
Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Meat lover in need of a flavor makeover? Let these Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo lead the charge. It’s your favorite sirloin taking a dip in the bold and garlicky mojo rojo sauce, and boy, does it love to swim. You’ll need more than a few of these bad boys – they’re like bite-sized pieces of grill magic, ready to cast a spell on your plate.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Big Mac Tacos

Two Big Mac tacos filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, and pickles, and drizzled with a creamy sauce, placed on a white plate.
Big Mac Tacos. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

When your favorite burger and taco night collide, what you get is legend—wait for it—dary. Big Mac Tacos, my friends, are the mashup you didn’t know you needed, but here we are. It’s all the iconic flavors packed into a handheld fiesta—just make sure you’ve got plenty of napkins. Who’s coming over for a bite? Because this dish is ready to mingle and jingle those flavor bells!
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Tacos

Grilled Fruit Skewers with Cherry Dip

Four pieces of grilled fruit skewers on a slate plate with a bowl of cherry dip.
Grilled Fruit Skewers with Cherry Dip. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

If fruit salad had a glow up, it would be these Grilled Fruit Skewers with Cherry Dip. It’s a sweet, smoky, and downright delectable dessert that’ll have you forgetting you’re eating something healthy. So grab a skewer, or five—you’re not here to judge—and give that cherry dip the dunk of its life. Dessert just became your newest grill obsession, trust me.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Fruit Skewers with Cherry Dip

Blackstone Sausage & Peppers

A bowl of sausage and peppers.
Blackstone Sausage & Peppers. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

You don’t have to be on the streets of New York to enjoy this classic. Blackstone Sausage & Peppers are bringing the corner bistro’s sounds, smells, and sizzles straight to your backyard! Each succulent sausage is snug in a bed of sweet and spicy peppers—it’s like a flavor party, and you’re the guest of honor. So, dust off the griddle and let’s get to crackin’—stat!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Sausage & Peppers

Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers

Close-up shot of Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers on a Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill topped with cheesy onion on a plate.
Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Oh là là, a twist on a bistro classic is hitting the grill tonight with these Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers! Juicy pork, savory onions, and a whole lot of ‘oui’ in between two buns—you’ll want to say bonjour to this gourmet on the grill. It’s a one-way ticket to fancy town, with a casual dress code, so suit up and get sizzling.
Get the Recipe: Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers

Texas-Style Carne Asada

A sliced and grilled Carne asada on a wooden cutting board.
Texas-Style Carne Asada. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Nothing screams ‘party on the patio’ quite like Texas-Style Carne Asada. Picture your favorite cut, marinated to perfection, and grilled with enough skill to make a cowboy tip his hat. Whether you’re rollin’ it up in a tortilla or going at it with just a fork and knife, this is the kinda grub that makes any day feel like a fiesta. And you bet, this will have everyone saying “Remember that carne asada?” for years to come.
Get the Recipe: Texas-Style Carne Asada

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers

Three pieces of Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers on a white plate.
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Got a soft spot for classic desserts with a twist? Then these Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers will hit you right in the nostalgia with a side of yum. When the grill marks hit those juicy berries, and the cake gets toasty, it’s a match made in backyard heaven. Whip out that apron, it’s time to skewer up some memories, and hey, who doesn’t love dessert on a stick?
Get the Recipe: Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers

Bacon Fried Corn

Bacon Fried Corn in a serving bowl.
Bacon Fried Corn. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Whoever thought to combine corn with bacon deserves a statue in their honor. Until then, let’s pay tribute with a heaping serving of Bacon Fried Corn. It’s like every kernel is wrapped in a little bacon blanket, smothered in smokiness, and just begging to be devoured. Summer barbeque or cozy winter meal, this side dish is ready to make every day feel like the Fourth of July.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Fried Corn

Blackstone Smash Burger

A burger held in two hands.
Blackstone Smash Burger. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ever feel like smashing something? How about smashing some patties for the ultimate Blackstone Smash Burger? It’s a technique that’ll have your burgers oozing with juiciness and flavor so good, they could cause a backyard brawl over the last one. So summon your inner chef, and let’s get smashing—it’s burger time!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Smash Burger

Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops

Three Ninja Woodfire Grill Mediterranean Lamb Chops topped with gremolata on a white plate.
Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Who said you can’t bring the Mediterranean to your backyard? Fire up the grill, because these chops are marinated in flavors so rich, you’ll think you’re dining seaside in Greece. And when you take a bite of these Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops, it’s like a passport stamp for your mouth – no travel necessary! Finish that off with a cool breeze and some good company, and you’re basically on vacation.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops

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