Char kisses, fat drips, and sauce clings like a fan club. The smell travels farther than your invite list. Meat rests, you don’t. Fingers get sticky and nobody minds. This is backyard bravado on a plate.

Beef Kabobs

Skewers with grilled beef, green bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes arranged on a red plate—perfect for flavorful BBQ dinners that won't set off your smoke alarm.
Beef Kabobs. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

If you’re looking to add excitement to your grilling repertoire, look no further than beef kabobs, where each bite offers a delightful combination of savory meat, charred veggies, and a burst of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Beef Kabobs

Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops

Close up photo of grilled boneless pork chops.
Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

This recipe is simple and delicious. It comes together with just a handful of seasonings
Get the Recipe: Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops

Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken

A cast iron skillet filled with cooked chicken drumsticks, sliced fresh peaches, and a reddish-brown sauce makes for mouthwatering BBQ dinners on a wooden surface.
Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love finding ways to work peaches into a dinner when they’re in season during the summer. That’s why this peach whiskey barbecue chicken recipe works so well. It’s sweet and savory in all the right kinds of ways.
Get the Recipe: Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken

Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Bone in pork chop topped with hollandaise sauce and shrimp, on a white plate next to green beans.
Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Bone in pork chops and succulent shrimp pair with an amped-up hollandaise sauce for a fun spin on summer grilling in this Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Ninja Grill Tomahawk Steak

A sliced tomahawk steak on a white plate.
Ninja Grill Tomahawk Steak. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

The undisputed king of all steaks, meaty tomahawks are a quick and easy fix on your Ninja grill or Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill. Fire up the Ninja and make this meaty and impressive steak today!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Grill Tomahawk Steak

Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Grilled pork chops are stacked on a white plate, with whole oranges and limes placed nearby on a dark surface—perfect inspiration for your next BBQ dinners.
Citrus Glazed Pork Chops. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Tender, tangy, and subtly sweet, these citrus glazed pork chops are a great solution for your weeknight dinner dilemma.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Carne Asada

Sliced carne asada sits on a light blue plate surrounded by sliced oranges, limes, a bunch of cilantro, tortillas, and a glass of beer.
Carne Asada. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It’s smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada

Asian Glazed Salmon

Image shows a fork holding a bite of an Asian glazed salmon with the remaining serving in the background.
Asian Glazed Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Asian glazed salmon is a flavorful and easy way to prepare this versatile fish. The salmon is cooked in a sweet and savory glaze that gives it a delicious and irresistible flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Get the Recipe: Asian Glazed Salmon

Kefta Kebabs

Image shows kefta kebabs stacked on a white tray.
Kefta Kebabs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Forget the same old burgers, these kefta kebabs are a perfect choice. They’re easy to make and filled with flavor. This is a winner, so be ready to share the recipe.
Get the Recipe: Kefta Kebabs

Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Bacon-Wrapped Burger on a black plate.
Bacon-Wrapped Burgers. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Forget adding bacon as an afterthought, these meaty burgers are wrapped in bacon and are THEN cooked for maximum bacon flavor in every bite! So easy and a quick fix on your Ninja!
Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Burgers

Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak

Marinated grilled meat, sliced and on a platter.
Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak features tender juicy steak that’s been marinated and basted with a naturally sweet, spicy, and sticky sauce.
Get the Recipe: Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak

25-Minute Bacon-Avocado Ground Beef Burger

An up-close shot of bacon-avocado ground beef burger on a flat white surface.
25-Minute Bacon-Avocado Ground Beef Burger. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Learn how to build the best bacon-avocado burger at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with a one-inch thick all-beef burger patty, plus thick-cut bacon, mashed avocado, and a homemade honey-mayo sriracha sauce, this homemade burger’s six layers of flavor is the right decision for dinner tonight!
Get the Recipe: 25-Minute Bacon-Avocado Ground Beef Burger

Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken skewers with lemon wedges on skewers.
Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki is a delightful Mediterranean dish bursting with flavors. The combination of tender chicken, fresh oregano, garlic, lemon zest, and a mix of spices creates a mouthwatering taste experience.
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki

Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Cooked chicken chunks on skewers in a grill pan.
Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Delicious, nutritious, and easy to make, Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs are a simple solution for busy families and home cooks who don’t have a grill.
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

A pile of air fryer BBQ wings on a white platter.
Air Fryer BBQ Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Pollo Asado

Pollo asado on a white plate with lime wedges.
Pollo Asado. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Pollo Asado recipe features chicken thighs that are perfectly marinated in ingredients like cilantro, onion, orange juice, and lime juice. The chicken is cooked on the grill, on a grill pan, or in the oven.
Get the Recipe: Pollo Asado

BBQ Burgers

A cheeseburger topped with avocado, crispy onion strings, and a secret burger sauce.
BBQ Burgers. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My BBQ Burgers feature ultra juicy patties topped with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a creamy 2-ingredient secret sauce. You are going to be making these craveable burgers all summer long.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Burgers

Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops

Ninja Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops on a white plate.
Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

With a terrific rub and a kiss of smoke, these tomahawk pork chops are as impressive as they are delicious! A quick and easy fix in your Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill, these meaty chops are big on flavor and low in carbs so you can roll up your sleeves and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops

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