13 Great Recipes for Summer Cookouts!
Last Updated May 26, 2016
This Memorial Day, step up your game with your contributions to the cookout spread. Edible Nashville has you covered with zesty grilled meats, to summery salads, and chilled doable desserts.
Tender Grilled Beef Kabobs and Tzatziki Sauce
Beef kabobs were a weekly supper in my family. Mama would make up a batch of these early in the morning and let them sit, marinating all day. When suppertime came around, Ashley and I often helped...
Spatchcocked Chicken with Garlic, Parsley, and Orange
This recipe is excerpted from Mark Bittman's book, How to Grill Everything. Remove the backbone from a whole bird and it will lie flat, instantly doubling the surface area—and the flavor...
Chile-Rubbed Skirt Steak With Rustic Chimichurri
Steak with chimichurri is a classic combo. The bright, fresh herb topping contrasts beautifully with the smoky, spicy steak.
Easy Deviled Eggs
Who doesn't love deviled eggs? Try out this simple recipe with your favorite caesar dressing.
The Party Line's Grilled Vegetable Caesar
Courtesy of The Party Line's Julia Sullivan of Henrietta Red.
Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberries
When local berries are in season, we make cheesecake. The simple creamy dessert is best smothered in syrupy sweet and tart berries. Combine the sugar and berries and let sit for an hour or two to...
Turkey Burgers
When the weather starts getting warmer, I get the itch to crank up the grill. These turkey burgers are easy enough for weeknight family meals and are a healthy option for neighborhood get-togethers.
Teriyaki Pork Chops
Marinated and simmered in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and lime, these pork chops are glazed and sweet and salty heaven.
Hattie B’s Pimento Macaroni and Cheese
This popular macaroni and cheese starts with a classic white sauce and plenty of extra sharp cheddar cheese. At the restaurant they use pimentos from a jar, but with the abundance of red peppers this...
Kale & Couscous Salad
Kale and couscous in a peach honey vinaigrette from Charles Hunter of The Salted Table.
Tennessee Strawberry Tart
This tart is super versatile. Try adding rhubarb, raspberries, or blueberries, along with some sliced almonds.
Chipotle Corn Potato Salad
Cooler seasons call for bolder, more complex potato salads, such as this one with the rich flavors of chiles and sweet corn. With spicy and sweet mixed together in one bowl, it’s perfect for autumn...
Lockeland Table’s Strawberry Shortcake
East Nashville’s Lockeland Table makes their shortcake in a large pan and cuts them, rather than shaping them into individual shortcakes. We like the ease.
Spring Carrot & Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Here is a bright spring side dish, perfect with baked ham, lamb, pork or chicken. Shave beets and carrots paper thin on a mandolin or with a vegetable peeler and toss with fresh mint, pistachios,...
