Admittedly, picking out Ina’s best grilling recipes may seem odd coming from a person who doesn’t have an outdoor grill and had to adapt nearly all these recipes to work on a stovetop, in the oven, or under the broiler. But with summer officially kicking off this weekend I know you’re probably looking for delicious recipes for your cookout so you can take advantage of the (hopefully) nice weather! Below I share my favorite recipes for the grill from classic Memorial Day treats like Niman Ranch Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Townline’s BBQ Pork Ribs to new favorites such as Grilled Peaches with Amaretti and Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter. Enjoy!
Grilled New York Strip Steaks
Make It Ahead, page 118 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.4
I use this rub on nearly all my steaks now. It’s sweet, spicy perfection that still allows the meat to shine!
Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter
Modern Comfort Food, page 48 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 5
This quick and easy appetizer is the perfect way to kick off your cookout! How can you go wrong with this much butter?!
Townline’s BBQ Pork Ribs
Food Network (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.6
Of the rib recipes from Ina’s books and show, this one is my favorite. The key is the layers of flavor starting with a rub made of paprika, salt, sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. After an hour on the grill, you start slathering with the very sweet, spicy BBQ sauce that’s been combined with a mop sauce. Yum!
Grilled Peaches with Amaretti
Food Network (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.5
This was my introduction to grilled peaches and now it’s one of my favorite summer treats! The splashes of dark rum and almond liqueur are essential!
Grilled Eggplant with Sherry Vinegar Drizzle
Food Network (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 5
As I mentioned in the caption, this wasn’t one I was running out to make but was absolutely phenomenal!
NIMAN RANCH BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Back to Basics, page 120 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.9
With two simple additions, these instantly became my go-to burgers. Toasted English muffins turn out to be the perfect vehicle for a burger with plenty of nooks and crannies to soak up all the tasty flavors! And the sherry wine vinegar/thyme caramelized onions were a divine and flavorful topper. A smear of good mayo and a piece of lettuce and you have a simple burger that’s astonishingly good!
Grilled Herb Shrimp with Mango Salsa
The Barefoot Contessa Parties, page 138 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: NA
Another quick and easy recipe. The tender shrimp paired with the sweet-spicy mango jalapenos salsa is a real winner!
Tuscan Grilled Cornish Hens
Food Network (Recipe)
RATING: 4/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.7
Ever since I was little, Cornish hens have felt special to me – I mean everyone gets their own bird! And I loved this version flavored with a classic rosemary/lemon/garlic combo.
Grilled Salmon Sandwiches
Barefoot Contessa Parties, page 156 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.8
I adore grilled salmon, but the herbaceous mayo is the real star of this one!
Grilled Bread with Proscuitto
How Easy Is That? , page 44 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 5
Simplicity at its best. This was delicious made under the broiler, I can’t imagine how tasty it is on the grill!
Lamb Kebabs with Couscous
Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 99 (Recipe)
RATING: 5/5
FOOD NETWORK RATING: 4.5
One of the few dishes I actually got to make on the grill!
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