Great Grill Recipes for a Holiday Weekend
Last Updated May 25, 2018
It's a holiday weekend, which probably means you're grilling out. One of the things we are afforded in Middle Tennessee is great grilling weather. It's not swelteringly hot (could you imagine slaving over an open flame in Arizona?), certainly not cold (the reason BBQs are not common in the UK), and most of the time it isn't raining (we imagine keeping a grill lit in Seattle would be difficult). Thus, we fall into the trend of grilling out for every holiday and celebration in the summer. Which is great, but eventrually hot dogs and hamburgers get old. So, we gathered some of our favorite grilling recipes to change things up! Give it a go with chicken, shrimp, or even baby bok choy! These recipes are sure to spice things up!
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...
Baby Bok Choy With Lime-Miso Vinaigrette
These bright green heads are a fraction of the heft of full-grown bok choy and have a mellower, sweeter taste. The resulting side dish is lovely with salmon or other full-flavored fatty fish. The...
Fenwick’s Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
The components of this dish work great served alongside polenta or grits rather than on a sandwich.
Butterflied Shrimp with Spicy Miso Glaze from How to Grill Everything by Mark Bittman
Why bother to butterfly when shrimp already cook so fast? More surface area. And that means more of what you love about grilled shrimp. The quick searing time gives you an opportunity to use more...
Grilled Spring Onions with Romesco
A vibrant dish that makes a perfect side or starter for summery al fresco meals.
Grill Up Some Elote: Mexican Street Corn
J.M. Thomason's Chili Lime Seasoning makes this ever popular corn recipe super flavorful and perfect for summer.
Kyle's Dry Rub for Smoked Chicken
This dry rub is the creation of Chef Kyle Patterson of Sinema Restaurant and Bar, used on the fabulous chicken from our 2018 spring Farm Dinner. Kyle notes, "This dry rub works well with just about...
Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Marinade
You can use Jason’s recipe for shrimp on chicken too. Add some red pepper flakes if you like a little fiery bite.
