Our Favorite Grilling Recipes
End the barbecue season with a bang. This Labor Day weekend, put aside the frozen patties and franks in favor of these creative grilling ideas. Throw some shrimp on the barby but don't stop there — think outside the icebox and char some radicchio for a salad, try an unusual cut like veal heart, or make like Gwyneth Paltrow and grill up a healthy lunch.
Mammoth basil leaves grow as large as your hand and are well suited for wrapping fish fillets or other quick-cooking foods for the grill...
—Ellen Ecker Ogden
Marinated and Grilled Butterflied Lamb
An easy, kid-friendly dish... aka "Wool Steak"...
—Caroline Fitzgibbons
Grilled Radicchio Salad with Gorgonzola and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Naturally bitter, grilling radicchio transforms it into something smoky, tender, and slightly sweet...
—Christine Hanna
Heart is probably the most accessible of organ meats. It may be daunting in appearance, but it's meaty and firm and cooked, and tastes very good...
—Colman Andrews
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Portobello mushrooms have been called the steak of the vegetarian world because of their hearty flavor and texture...
—Everything Vegan
Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Avocado Po'Boy
This award-winning recipe from Executive Chef Brian Katz was named the "Best Shrimp Po'Boy" during the 2010 Po-Boy Festival...
—Brian Katz
Grilled Chicken Kebabs and Potatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette Chiffonade Salad and Yogurt Sauce
Even if it's chilly out there's no reason why you can't fire up the grill, grab a sweater, and throw dinner on...
—Arthur Bovino
I made these one summer when I had tuna steaks in the fridge for dinner but had an unexpected group of hungry lunch guests. The tuna stretches really far in the hot dog buns and the vinaigrette really makes it pop...
—Gwyneth Paltrow
Chile-Marinated Grilled Prawns with Cactus Pear Salad
An unusual combination of avocado, red onion, and cactus pear cools the spicy twang of chile-infused prawns. A great Saturday night kind of dinner...
—Elaine and Scott Harris
Cumin-Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
I love to use this recipe in my cooking classes, as it's easy and delicious. The key to making a moist tenderloin is to quickly sear it first, and not let it overcook...
—Christine Hanna
Grilled Breakfast Pizza with Bacon, Béchamel, Eggs, and Jalapeños
Stop by one of your favorite pizza places to pick up a round of uncooked dough. They'll usually sell it to you for anywhere from three to five dollars. Then the breakfast toppings are up to you...
—Arthur Bovino
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Vinaigrette and Caponata
These quick and easy lamb chops are served with an eggplant caponata and topped with a bright and refreshing mint vinaigrette...
—Fresco by Scotto
This recipe is simple and straightforward — no frills, easy prep, and made from fresh, healthy ingredients. The jicama slaw adds a bright crunch to the Cajun-spiced tilapia and can be prepped ahead of time...
—Joylicious