Grilled Vegetables & Fruits

Photo by Lisa Romerein; written by Stephanie Dean

Crispy Grilled Kale with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Not just for salads anymore--try this delicious version of healthy kale.

Recipe: Crispy Grilled Kale with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Photo by Lisa Romerein; written by Stephanie Dean

Grilled Romaine with Guacamole Dressing

Add Latin flare to bland romaine with this tasty dressing.

Recipe: Grilled Romaine with Guacamole Dressing

Photo by Lisa Romerein; written by Stephanie Dean

Spicy Garlic Grilled Baby Bok Choy

This Asian inspired dish gives great flavor to Bok Choy.

Recipe: Spicy Garlic Grilled Baby Bok Choy

Annabelle Breakey

Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

Golden honey brings out corn's natural sweetness, while chipotle chiles keep things spicy and interesting.

Recipe: Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

David Prince

Grilled Artichokes

The perfect method for grilling succulent artichokes without a lot of fuss ― just steam, slice in half, and toss on the barbecue. They’re even better when paired with our green olive dip.

Recipe: Grilled Artichokes

Ngoc Minh Ngo

Grilled Lettuces with Manchego

Grilled lettuce? Oh yes. Trust us. Crisp lettuces become a savory treat with a quick trip to the grill, a drizzle of zippy dressing, and a sprinkle of manchego cheese.

Recipe: Grilled Lettuces with Manchego

Dan Goldberg

End of summer pasta

Toss everything on the grill: chicken, mushrooms, peppers, and ribbons of zucchini for a perfect one-dish summer dinner.

Recipe: End-of-Summer Pasta

Photo by Dan Goldberg

Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Here is the perfect, basic method for grilling summer’s bounty―these gorgeous veggies will come out right every single time.Try it with green onions and bell peppers too.

Recipe: Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

Lime and chili are the perfect complements to sweet and juicy fresh corn on the cob.

Recipe: Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

James Carrier

Grilled Portabellas with Couscous

This healthy, hearty, veggie-loaded meal is as tasty as it is good for you.

Recipe: Grilled Portabellas with Couscous

Leo Gong

Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta Salad

Here's a great way to use summer's abundant squashes. Toasted pine nuts and briny kalamata olives make this salad a standout.

Recipe: Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta Salad

James Carrier

Grilled Potatoes and Asparagus with Basil and Parmesan

Creamy-crispy potatoes and asparagus cooked just-right make this grilled veggie combo especially satisfying.

Recipe: Grilled Potatoes and Asparagus with Basil and Parmesan

Leigh Beisch

Grilled Corn and Pepper Bisque

The only cooking involved in this chilled corn soup takes place on the grill, which makes it perfect for summer.

Recipe: Grilled Corn and Pepper Bisque

Lisa Romerein

Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa

This double-tomato whammy highlights tomatoes in all their summer glory. Plus, the salsa can be made ahead of time.

Recipe: Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad

While some wines are a hard match for vegetables, Syrah works well with earthy and herbal veggies like eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers ― especially when they're grilled.

Recipe: Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad

Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Pineapple Satays with Coconut Caramel

Warm, grilled fruit desserts make use of an already hot barbecue. These pineapple skewers are a decadent treat sprinkled with coconut and served with a sticky, gooey dipping sauce.

Recipe: Pineapple Satays with Coconut Caramel

Thomas J. Story

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

This super-simple recipe has only five ingredients, making it perfect for last-minute summer entertaining.

Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

Thomas J. Story

Grill-Baked Apple Crisp

Keep the heat outside this summer with this easy crisp that cooks on the grill. All it needs is a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Grill-Baked Apple Crisp

Photo by Iain Bagwell

Grilled Peach Salad with Rosemary Dressing

Jennifer Jasinski, chef and co-owner of Rioja in Denver, makes her salad with fresh Colorado peaches and a Spanish blue cheese, but it’s also good made with many Western blue cheeses.

Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad with Rosemary Dressing

Photo by Alex Farnum; written by Elaine Johnson

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Queso Fresco Butter

From Colorado chef Mark Fischer, here’s a combo that’s especially good with Latin- or Southwestern-flavored grilled meat. Offer any leftover butter to spread on warm bread.

Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Queso Fresco Butter

Great veggies and fruit from the grill

Crispy Grilled Kale with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Grilled Romaine with Guacamole Dressing

Spicy Garlic Grilled Baby Bok Choy

Honey-Chipotle Grilled Corn

Grilled Artichokes

Grilled Lettuces with Manchego

End of summer pasta

Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

Grilled Portabellas with Couscous

Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta Salad

Grilled Potatoes and Asparagus with Basil and Parmesan

Grilled Corn and Pepper Bisque

Grilled Green Tomatoes with Red and Yellow Tomato-Basil Salsa

Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad

Pineapple Satays with Coconut Caramel

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

Grill-Baked Apple Crisp

Grilled Peach Salad with Rosemary Dressing

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Queso Fresco Butter