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Updated August 29, 2007

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Credit: David Tsay

Fire up the grill for a memorable meal of mix-and-match main dishes, sides and desserts to celebrate the end of summer.

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Cilnatro Chicken

Credit: Karen Steffens

Cilnatro Chicken Recipe

Marinate breasts in a mixture of lime juice, honey, garlic, and cilantro for a zesty main dish.

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Basic Grilled Flank Steak

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Victoria Cox and Elise Mayfield; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Basic Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Pump up the flavor in flank steak with an easy marinade, then use it in a salad, on a sandwich, or as a stand-alone main dish.

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Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel Recipe

Sweet caramelized onion and bold white balsamic vinegar give a dynamic depth of flavor to a meatless main dish.

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Green Chile Cheeseburger

Credit: Leigh Beisch

Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe

Spice up a basic burger with roasted pasilla chiles, and top it with sharp cheddar cheese. Serve with ice-cold lemonade.

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Slow-Grilled Pork With Ranch-Barbecue Sauce

Slow-Grilled Pork With Ranch-Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Grill a pork shoulder until the tender meat is falling off the bone. While it cooks, watch your favorite football team's season-opener, then get ready for a feast worthy of your own end-zone dance.

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Grilled Fish with Cucumber-Tomato Salsa

Credit: Howard L. Puckett

Grilled Fish with Cucumber-Tomato Salsa Recipe

Celebrate seasonal produce with a homemade salsa brimming with fresh vegetables and a touch of heat from the jalapeño pepper.

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Grilled Vegetable Salad

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

This versatile salad featuresa colorful array of grilled veggies served over mixed salad greens and is a great match for any grilled main dish.

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Grilled Romaine Salad With Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

Credit: Jennifer Davick

Grilled Romaine Salad With Buttermilk-Chive Dressing Recipe

Grilled lettuce? Oh, yes. We think once you've eaten this grilled romaine salad, you may never settle for raw lettuce again.

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Grill-Baked Apple Crisp

Credit: Thomas J. Story

Grill-Baked Apple Crisp Recipe

When it is warm outdoors, the last thing you want to do is heat up the house with the oven. Try baking on the grill using indirect heat. Assemble the simple crisp featuring two types of apples, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith, top with the buttery crust and bake.

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Grilled Stone Fruit with Balsamic Glaze

Credit: David Tsay

Grilled Stone Fruit with Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Brush grilled peach, plum and apricot halves with a sweet balsamic glaze and top with shaved cheese for a fruit side dish or not-too-sweet grilled dessert.

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