Zesty, Saucy, and Straight from the Grill
May 20, 2025
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Fire up the flames and grab your tongs—these grilled vegetables, pork burgers, and grilled corn on the cob are just the start of a seriously mouthwatering lineup. Whether you’re in the mood for Peruvian chicken, a slather of Eastern North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce, or the best hamburger recipe ever to hit your grill, this collection has your summer cooking covered. From bold sauces like a sweet, sticky, spicy bourbon glaze to standout mains like picanha steak, these [BLANK] recipes are all about big flavor with minimal fuss.
Table of Contents
- The Best Hamburger Recipe
- Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce
- Grilled Vegetables
- Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers
- A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze
- Picanha Steak
- Grilled Corn on The Cob
- Carolina BBQ Sauce
- Peruvian Chicken
- Grilled Peri Peri Chicken with Sauce
- Grilled Chicken Thighs and Legs
- Easy Ground Turkey Burgers Recipe
- Marinade for Steak
- Pork Burgers
- Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri
The Best Hamburger Recipe
You don’t need to be a pro to make great burgers at home. With these simple methods—grill, stove, oven, or air fryer—you’ll get juicy, flavorful patties every time.
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Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce
If bold, tangy barbecue is your thing, Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce brings the heat. It’s sharp, spicy, and made to slice through smoky meats with serious flavor.
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Grilled Vegetables
Need an easy summer side? These grilled veggies—zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and corn—are perfectly charred, simply seasoned, and bursting with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Vegetables
Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers
These juicy BBQ chicken burgers get extra flavor and moisture from shredded sweet potato. Top with cheddar, BBQ sauce, and fresh fixings for a summer-ready, gluten-free meal that’s also great for meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers
A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze
Level up your grilling with this sweet, sticky bourbon glaze. It’s spicy, packed with umami, and perfect on chicken, seafood, or any grilled meat. A true cookout essential.
GET THE RECIPE: Bourbon Glaze
Picanha Steak
Fire up the grill for Picanha Steak—ready in 20 minutes! This Brazilian cut shines with just salt and pepper, and it’s naturally gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Picanha Steak
Grilled Corn on The Cob
Grilled corn on the cob is summer at its best—hot, buttery, and irresistible. Whether it’s the smoky aroma or the melting salt and butter, it’s a must at any warm-weather gathering.
GET THE RECIPE: Grilled Corn
Carolina BBQ Sauce
Bring bold flavor to the grill with Authentic Carolina BBQ Sauce—tangy, mustardy, and perfect for adding a zesty kick to meats, sandwiches, and more.
GET THE RECIPE: Carolina BBQ Sauce
Peruvian Chicken
This Peruvian Chicken by Chelsea’s Messy Apron packs bold flavor with a cumin-paprika rub and a zesty green sauce. Served with arugula corn salad, it’s a fresh, healthy hit for grilling season.
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Grilled Peri Peri Chicken with Sauce
Peri Peri Chicken, also known as Piri Piri, is a fiery favorite in Portuguese and African cuisines. Marinated in a bold chili pepper sauce, this dish delivers intense heat and irresistible flavor in every bite.
GET THE RECIPE: Peri Peri Chicken
Grilled Chicken Thighs and Legs
These grilled chicken thighs and legs are marinated to perfection and finished with a flavorful sauce—an easy, crowd-pleasing favorite for any grill lover.
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Easy Ground Turkey Burgers Recipe
These tender ground turkey burgers are a family favorite—fresh herbs and a splash of lemon keep them light and flavorful. Just add buns and your favorite toppings!
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Marinade for Steak
The right steak marinade can turn any summer grill into a flavor-packed feast. This one’s a favorite—it adds bold flavor while letting the meat’s natural goodness shine.
GET THE RECIPE: Beef Marinade
Pork Burgers
These juicy pork burgers come together easily on the grill, stovetop, air fryer, or oven—simple, flavorful, and perfect no matter how you cook them.
GET THE RECIPE: Pork Burgers
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri is a surefire hit—zesty, fresh sauce meets rich, tender salmon for a healthy, flavor-packed dish ready in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri