When it's too hot to cook, it's time to fire up the grill. Or, if you're a hardcore Canadian, maybe you've been grilling all year. But for those of us unwilling to shovel snow for charred lines, these are a few of our favourite recipes for the grill. From classic burgers (with a sneaky veggie twist) to cheesy quesadillas to grilled-to-a-sticky-sweet stone fruit, it's shaping up to be a delicious summer. Just don't forget a side of safe grilling tips.
Flavourful Veggie-Packed Beef Burgers
Have your burger and lots of veggies, too! If you want to up your healthy grilling game this year, this is the recipe to try. These beef burgers are full of flavour thanks to grated veg, are gluten- and dairy-free and help the whole family increase their veggie intake for the day. Serve with Smoky Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries! Get the recipe: Flavourful Veggie-Packed Beef Burgers
Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Steak on the barbecue topped with a bright, herby sauce is perfect for a summer day (or any day you want to fire up the grill!). Serve alongside a salad, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob…you really can't go wrong. Get the recipe: Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Maple Cedar-Planked Salmon and Vegetables
Grilled salmon is great. But maple cedar-planked salmon is out of this world. Plus, the leftovers work beautifully in pasta salad. Get the recipe: Maple Cedar-Planked Salmon and Vegetables
Chickpea Harissa Veggie Burgers
These veggie burgers have a wonderful, hearty texture, and their spicy, smoky flavour from harissa, cumin, and paprika makes them bolder and more exciting than any veggie burger you can buy in the freezer section. Get the recipe: Chickpea Harissa Veggie Burgers
Grilled Peach Trifle with Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Layers of lemony sponge cake, a slight tang of buttermilk with whipped cream, almonds and fresh peaches! These are the flavours of summer. Get the recipe: Grilled Peach Trifle with Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Street-Style Grilled Corn On The Cob
If you've never tried Mexican street-style grilled corn on the cob—called elote—you need to. ASAP. Charring cobs of corn directly on the grill adds a deliciously smoky flavour, and is far easier than boiling large quantities of corn on the stovetop. Brushed with butter and mayo and sprinkled with salty feta or crunchy toasted coconut, this popular street treat is easy to make at home. Get the recipe: Street-Style Grilled Corn On The Cob
Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
When summer brings the scorch, don't turn on the oven. Instead, turn to the grill to make a classic quesadilla studded with grilled veggies and a swipe of hummus. Get the recipe: Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
Sticky Molasses-Cider Pork Tenderloin
Cooking dinner outside when the weather is warm is so nice. And if you're newer to grilling dinner, pork tenderloin is a great introduction. Pork tenderloin has a great texture and flavour. And their long, thin shape makes them easy to toss on the barbecue. Get the recipe: Sticky Molasses-Cider Pork Tenderloin
Easy Grilled Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
Bring big flavour to your next cookout with these easy beef satay skewers. Served with creamy peanut dipping sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for family-friendly grilling and backyard entertaining. Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
Summertime Ribs
OK, this one goes against the whole leave-the-oven-off theory, but if you have AC and the time, the beauty of these ribs is that you season and roast them in the oven the day before, or very early that same day. Later, slather with BBQ sauce and grill until they are charred at the edges, producing fall-off-the-bone rib goodness. You can claim you smoked them for hours, no one will be the wiser, that’s how fabulous these are. Whip up some coleslaw, ice up those beverages and get lots and lots of napkins ready. Get the recipe: Summertime Ribs
BLT Hot Dogs
Oh, you didn't know? BLT meets hot dog and falls in love. The result is classic BLT garnish laying proudly on a grilled hot dog, held together with a squishy bun. Fire up the grill! Thanks to Dempsters for sharing the recipe. Get the recipe: BLT Hot Dogs
Portobello Burgers
Sometimes you don't need ground beef to achieve a juicy, meaty burger patty. Enter portobello. One of the easiest, meatiest burgs on the block, portobello burgers are juicy and hearty and taste great with the same toppings you'd pile on a beef burger. Get the recipe: Portobello Burgers
