1Ramen Noodle Salad
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Picture this: The sun is shining, summer is almost over, and you’ve been invited to the last cookout of the summer… except you’re completely pinched for time! Don’t worry, this fast and simple summer-ready salad will get you up and out the door in an hour or less.
Get the Ramen Noodle Salad recipe.
2Beer Can Chicken
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
If you come across a recipe for this that uses an oven, please look the other way. This whole chicken is decidedly a dish that can only reveal its glory when grilled. What’s more, it shouldn’t be gussied up too much: This is likely the most un-fancy thing you’ll ever make (in the best way!).
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3Grilled Pineapple Chicken
PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
PSA: Pineapple is the secret ingredient that will take your grilled chicken from good to vacation-worthy levels. It not only adds a sweet, tropical flavor, but the acidity from the pineapple marinade will help to tenderize the chicken breast and the sugar works to caramelize the meat while grilling.
Get the Grilled Pineapple Chicken recipe.
4Turkey Burger
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
We love our turkey burger for one simple reason: We let it be. We don’t try to cover up the fact that it’s turkey. Turkey burgers tend to be drier, so we add an egg to ours to help them hold together and give them moisture. Pro tip: Use 94 percent lean ground turkey so the patties easily stay together.
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5Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
This deviled egg pasta salad features tender elbow macaroni and crispy bacon tossed with garlic powder and a sweet paprika-Dijon dressing. Top the whole thing with boiled eggs and you’ll have your new favorite potluck contribution.
Get the Deviled Egg Pasta Salad recipe.
6Grilled Ribs
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Few foods are better than perfectly tender ribs, glistening with caramelized BBQ sauce. Now, you can have smokehouse-quality ribs from the comfort of your own home—all it takes is a grill, a few hours, and a good amount of patience.
Get the Grilled Ribs recipe.
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7Watermelon Feta Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
Watermelon + cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), and you’ve got yourself a mean summer salad.
Get the Watermelon Feta Salad recipe.
8Grilled Shrimp & Mango Skewers
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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9Grilled Greek Lemon Potato Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER10Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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11Grilled Corn On The Cob
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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
A hot, crispy platter of coconut shrimp is easily in our top 5 favorite appetizers, so naturally, we turned it into a burger. The crispy patties are layered onto a toasted potato bun, topped with cabbage slaw, and smothered in spicy-sweet chili mayo to mimic the flavor of the dip that usually tags along with coconut shrimp.
Get the Coconut Shrimp Burgers recipe.
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13Coleslaw
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
No summer potluck is complete without a big bowl of coleslaw, and we happen to think our recipe is the absolute best. With a duo of purple and green cabbage, it’s a winner on looks alone.
Get the Classic Coleslaw recipe.
14Caprese Salad
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Hailing from the island of Capri and mirroring the colors of the Italian flag, the simple Caprese salad is the perfect way to start any late-summer meal. It’s one of our favorite ways to show off those juicy, in-season farmers’ market tomatoes by complementing them with fresh basil and creamy mozzarella.
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15Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
You might think you’re the grill master, but if your hot dogs aren’t wrapped in bacon, you’re missing out. We’re hot dog loyalists, so you can believe me when we say: wrapping your hot dogs in bacon is a can’t-miss, transcendent experience.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs recipe.
16Campfire Hot Dog Skewers
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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17Mexican Corn Salad
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Looking for ways to use up that sweet summer corn? Look no further! This simple salad hits all the right notes: creamy, spicy, salty, and citrusy, just like the beloved Mexican street food dish, elote, that it’s inspired by.
Get the Mexican Corn Salad recipe.
18Classic Potato Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS
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19Best-Ever Burgers
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Whether you load yours up with all the burger toppings imaginable or prefer to keep it simple, the best cheeseburger, first and foremost, must nail the basics. We’re here to give you our tried-and-true recipe for the best burger possible, from the well-seasoned patty to the best toppings.
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20Grilled Coca-Cola Chicken
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
Everything is better with a Coke… including chicken. Tangy, sweet, and savory, this grilled Coca-Cola chicken will hit every one of your taste buds. If you’re searching for a way to say goodbye to summer with a bang, look no further—this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get the Grilled Coca-Cola Chicken recipe.
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