Easy Recipes for the Grill

There really can be no denying that food tastes better when prepared over an open flame. There is just something about slightly scorched, flame kissed ingredients which tastes magnificent! Using your grill shouldn't just be reserved for cooking long, labor intensive food, however. Instead, oil and heat your grate in preparation for one of these quick and easy recipes which will receive an instant boost of flavor from this favorite cooking method.

Easy Fish Steaks &Warm Salsa

What You Will Need:

4 Swordfish Steaks (Or Cod or Halibut)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp. ketchup
tsp. salt
tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. lime juice
1 package Spanish rice sides

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

What makes it so easy?

Ready in just twenty minutes, this terrific fish dinner is an easy recipe which is a great option if you are short on time! The fresh salsa which accompanies the fish is also a simple recipe which takes next to no time to prepare and complements the grilled fish perfectly!

Citrus Rubbed Chicken

What you will need:

1 3-3 lb. roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 chicken flavored bouillon cube, crumbled
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

What makes it so easy?

This delicious and easy recipe makes a stunning grilled chicken! It is said that in cooking, simplicity is a sign of perfection. This quick and easy recipe achieves that simplicity with less than five common ingredients like olive oil, lemon and chicken which most people typically have on hand in their kitchen. Honestly, a trip to the grocery store may not even be needed! Keep this easy recipe fuss free by tossing a couple of pita breads and ears of corn on the grill to serve as sides.

Cilantro Mojo Chops

What you will need:

4 bone-in pork chops, 1-1/2 inch thick
1 reduced sodium chicken bouillon
1 cloves garlic, finely chopped
tsp. ground cumin
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. lime juice

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Marinade Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

What makes it so easy?

Combining the best of every cook's world, this easy recipe has a short preparation and grilling time and it makes the most of your pantry and fridge by using familiar ingredients. Don't let the thirty minute marinade fool you- this simple recipe produces delicious results thanks to intensely flavored components like cilantro, garlic and cumin.

If you or your company prefer steak to the proteins used here, simply substitute the steak in any of these quick and easy recipes. The marinade for all three easy recipes will work just as well on beef! Mind that you pay attention to the cook time, and remove your steak from the grill at your desired internal temperature. For an equally tasty dessert, try halving some fresh peaches and grilling them slightly. Finish the fruit with a slight drizzle of honey and serve with ice cream! This refreshing last course would complement any one of these easy recipes for the grill!

About the Author

Chris enjoys sharing his cooking techniques and food philosophy which places an emphasis on simple recipes and fresh ingredients. He enjoys golfing and grilling on his spare time and champion’s pizza as his all- time favorite food!