The Daily Grill: August 2014

ck-Spicy Grilled Mango with Chiles and Crema

Heat up fall with great grilling recipes.

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Grilled Oysters

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

The secret to this dish, a chargrilled homage to Gulf oyster houses, is a knockout garlic-herb butter.

Grilled Oysters Recipe

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Grilled Scallop Scampi Kebabs with Arugula and Herb Salad

Photo: Brie Passano; Styling: Claire Spollen

Loads of flavor come from a simple combo of olive oil, garlic, and reduced white wine that serves as both a basting liquid and a dressing for the herbaceous salad.

Grilled Scallop Scampi Kebabs with Arugula and Herb Salad Recipe

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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

This beautiful flank steak comes together in a snap and uses only 5 ingredients. Top with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves just before serving.

Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

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Grilled Vegetable Pizzas with Anchovies

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

Anchovies give this grilled pizza an irresistible briny flavor, but if your companions simply can't be convinced to top their pizza with them, sub prosciutto.

Grilled Vegetable Pizzas with Anchovies Recipe

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Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Corn on the Cob

Serve grilled pork tenderloin with buttery corn on the cob and lemony potato salad for a fresh summery meal on the porch.

Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Corn on the Cob Recipe

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Vietnamese Barbecue Tacos

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Annette Joseph

Give taco night a Vietnamese twist with steak and an addictive sauce made from fish sauce, garlic, Thai chiles, and garlic.

Vietnamese Barbecue Tacos Recipe

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Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs

Iain Bagwell

Strawberry shortcake takes on a new meaning when grilled and served on skewers. This sweet treat is perfect for summer and great to serve at parties.

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs Recipe

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Grilled Corn, Crab, and Asparagus Salad

You're going for the glorious grill marks on the corn and asparagus to pair with sweet crab and spicy jalapeño pepper.

Grilled Corn, Crab, and Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp is just as tasty as it is nutritious. Healthy kale is combined with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-off-the-grill shrimp for a hearty meal.

Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Photo: Marcus Nilsson; Styling: Angharad Bailey

Grilled in its husk, the corn takes on a wonderful, lightly charred flavor while its sugars caramelize and intensify.

Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

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Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf

Photo: Tru Studio

Pomegranate molasses brings tartness, and the feta adds a salty finish to this hearty side dish. Freekeh is a whole-grain cracked wheat with a nutty flavor and texture. If you can't find it, bulgur will work as well.

Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf Recipe

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Salmon with Tomato-Peach Salsa

Photo: John Autry; Food Styling: Charlotte Autry; Prop Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Salmon is king in this gorgeous summer dish. We can't get enough the bright tart acidity of the salsa with the charred mellowness of the salmon.

Salmon with Tomato-Peach Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Swordfish Toasts with Lemon-Olive Tapenade

Photo: Annabelle Breakey

A sandwich for dinner makes perfect sense when it's as elegant as this one, with hot-off-the-grill swordfish and the tang of preserved lemon and olives.

Grilled Swordfish Toasts with Lemon-Olive Tapenade Recipe

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Grilled Sausage Salad Pizza

Photo: Jacob Snavely; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Equal parts salad and pizza, this hearty pie is a fresh, new spin.

Grilled Sausage Salad Pizza Recipe

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara

Our Grilled Tomato Marinara and fresh mozzarella take this veggie-centric meal over the top.

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara Recipe

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Open-face Grilled Chicken-and-Pepper Sandwiches with Grilled Romaine Wedges

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Erin Swift

Fire up the grill for these filling open-face sandwiches. The chicken only requires a short marinade time of 10 minutes.

Open-face Grilled Chicken-and-Pepper Sandwiches with Grilled Romaine Wedges Recipe

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Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry-Peach Salsa

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Juicy blueberry-peach salsa pulls sweet and savory double duty when spooned over grilled pork chops. Pair leftovers with your favorite cheese.

Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry-Peach Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Platter

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett

It's a party of fresh veggies tonight! Don't forget the veggie vinaigrette—it seals the deal.

Grilled Summer Vegetable Platter Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled-Corn Grits

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett

Grab the skewers, fire up the grill, and enjoy these easy and delicious kabobs, great for any night of the week.

Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled-Corn Grits Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Thai Basil Salad

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

This chicken dish is all flavor and no fluff. A salad of Thai basil and sweet basil gets a little crunch from fresh cucumber.

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Thai Basil Salad Recipe

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Crispy Chickpea Salad with Grilled Prawns

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Juicy shrimp and crispy chickpeas come together in a satisfying salad for less than 300 calories.

Crispy Chickpea Salad with Grilled Prawns Recipe

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Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Mango Kiwi Salsa

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

The smoky Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon stands up nicely to the spicy sweetness of the tropical Mango Kiwi Salsa. Make sure to prepare the Mango Kiwi Salsa before the Salmon so the flavors have time to meld.

Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Mango Kiwi Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Gazpacho

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grilling adds a smoky dimension to Spain's favorite summertime soup. The trick is to grill the veggies over a screaming-hot fire, just long enough to char the exterior while leaving the vegetables raw in the center

Grilled Gazpacho Recipe

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Grilled Corn, Chicken, and Bell Pepper Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grill corn and peppers until you get a nice char before tossing with rotisserie chicken and creamy vinaigrette.

Grilled Corn, Chicken, and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken and Fennel with Orange Glaze

A classic Italian pairing of orange and fennel livens up basic chicken. The sauce turns into a light glaze when brushed on the chicken at the end, but could also work as a marinade if you have time.

Grilled Chicken and Fennel with Orange Glaze Recipe

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Grilled Peach Salad with Rosemary Dressing

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Randy Mon

Blue cheese, fresh rosemary,prosciutto, and perfectly charred peaches come together in a euphoric main dish or appetizer salad.

Grilled Peach Salad with Rosemary Dressing Recipe

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Grilled Summer Squash Gremolata

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch

This all-purpose, easy summer side goes great with just about any main dish.

Grilled Summer Squash Gremolata Recipe

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Grilled Pineapple-Mango Salsa

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kristen Shelton Fielder

Pineapple and onion are grilled until slightly caramelized, adding a complex sweetness perfect for meats, like grilled pork, or mild grilled fish such as flounder, catfish, or tilapia.

Grilled Pineapple-Mango Salsa Recipe

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Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers

Eat these over-the-top burgers with a knife and fork, or set out a pile of napkins. It's going to be a mess!

Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers Recipe

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Plank-Grilled Zucchini with Couscous, Spinach, and Feta Stuffing

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Cedar planks lend this dish a pleasant smokiness. If you don't have planks, cook the zucchini halves directly on the grill.

Plank-Grilled Zucchini with Couscous, Spinach, and Feta Stuffing Recipe

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Spicy Grilled Mango with Chiles and Crema