The sun is out, the nights are longer, and we’re spending more time moving our bodies and staying active! Summer provides us with some of the best produce all year long, so it’s essential to take the time to refuel our bodies with fresh produce and dairy to keep us going. Cooking outdoors is a great way to keep the internal temperature of your home down and eat a meal with some tasty char on it!
Let us fill you in on some tasty and easy recipes to enjoy on your grill this summer!
Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream: There isn’t anything quite like a juicy pineapple in the summertime. This dessert takes sliced disks of pineapple, coats them in brown sugar, and throws them on the grill to caramelize. Complete this dish with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a bright, refreshing dessert.
Grilled Peaches with Burrata: This sweet and savory duo makes an excellent main dish or side dish. Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe shy you away; it’s a main staple you’ll pine for every summer.
Grilled Elote: Corn on the cob with butter is undeniably delicious, but what if we told you you could quickly level up your corn game with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, lime, and cheese? Check out how we executed this zesty side here.
Stuffed Mushrooms: Stuffed Mushrooms are a versatile, healthy, and creative way to ensure you get your daily dose of vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy. Turn these into a kid-friendly recipe by swapping your traditional portabella mushrooms with small button mushrooms. Your filling can be interchangeable, but here’s a recipe we can’t get enough of!
Grilled Pizza: Getting the kiddos involved in the kitchen is a great way to encourage healthy eating habits and teach new skills. Pizza is a fun and interactive way to get your kids to eat vegetables and protein. One pizza we can’t stop dreaming about is the Quattro Formaggio pizza from Dopo Pizza + Pasta. If you’re looking for something cheesy, find the recipe here.
Stuffed Peppers: Meal prepping for weeknights allows for ease when it comes to cooking dinners. Stuffed peppers can be made in advance to scale back on cooking time, allowing for a quick, balanced, and delicious meal. We partnered with Firefly Tapas to learn their trade secrets for making stuffed peppers in tomato-piquillo-sherry sauce. These cheesy and savory peppers can be cooked on the grill on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes and served alongside their sauce for an ultimate umami burst.
Juicy Lucy Burgers: Summertime fun isn’t complete without burgers thrown on the grill. This recipe calls for chopped-up cheddar cheese tucked inside a beef patty mixed with red onion and spices. When pulled off the grill, these burgers ooze with a river of cheese so good you could float it! Pair this Juicy Lucy recipe with this fluffy potato salad for a delicious summer spread.
Quesadillas: Cheese is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients, making quesadillas a nutritious and filling snack. Whether you make a simple cheese and tortilla quesadilla or level it up by adding cooked chorizo, throwing it over an open flame allows for charred and crispy edges that you can’t replicate in a pan! Mull over this recipe for your next best snack break.
Grilled Brie: We are brie enthusiasts, brie anyway, all day! Enhance your grilling experience with this Grilled Brie with Grapes recipe. Place a piece of aluminum foil on your grill, then set your wheel of brie and grapes on top. Grill on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, and serve alongside cured meats, fresh summer fruit, and griddled bread for a luscious pre-dinner appetizer.
Enjoy the smells of summer with this list of recipes, and share your delicious creations with us by tagging @nevadamilk on Instagram or TikTok.
