Backyard Recipes

Individual appetizers served in lettuce leaf bowls look very impressive, original, and stylish. They're perfect for house parties and don't require cutlery. They're especially appealing...

To prepare this side dish, you'll need small red potatoes, boiled in their skins before grilling them. This way, you'll be sure to get a crispy, crispy coating...

This version of the American Cobb salad with salmon is a little different from the traditional one, but it follows the same principle: all the ingredients are chopped and laid out in neat rows on a bed of...

Grilled corn imbues this relish with a rich summer flavor that combines sweetness, tartness, and a hint of smoke. The kernels are cut from the cob and tossed into a tart sauce for...

Fried onions are a favorite accompaniment to meat. They're often preferred for their ease of preparation, as they can be fried simultaneously with the meat or placed alongside it. Fry...

Large shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a mixture of vegetable oil and red curry paste, grilled, and served with Thai noodles. The dressing adds a vibrant Asian flavor...

Grilled fish becomes a special occasion dish when served with sautéed asparagus and sweet red pepper sauce. Mexican snapper fillet is rubbed with olive oil, salt, and...

Grilled chicken drumsticks prepared according to this recipe turn out incredibly juicy, with a crisp, glossy crust and a wonderfully sweet and spicy barbecue flavor. Before grilling, the drumsticks are rubbed with...

A delicious hot dog wrapped in crispy bacon—an uncompromising flavor that few can resist. To prepare, each hot dog is tightly wrapped in a strip of bacon, then...

To make these simple hot dogs, you'll need sausages, long buns, and ready-made barbecue sauce. Everything will be grilled, and for the most intense flavor, cook on...

Basic burgers include only beef patties and buns, which are grilled and served with a variety of toppings. A kilogram of ground beef yields eight patties—a great idea...

This salad harmoniously combines chunks of grilled pork, sweet apples, fresh turnips, juicy lettuce, and zesty blue cheese. It's quite filling and can be served as a main course...

A hearty Italian-style salad bursting with vibrant flavors, juiciness, and contrasting textures of tender chicken, soft mozzarella, and crispy breadcrumbs. The chicken breast is pan-fried...

Bone-in pork loin cutlets are tender, quick-cooking meat perfect for both everyday and festive meals. They're perfect for grilling. Soak the pork loin beforehand...

Romaine lettuce is a light and healthy summer side dish that goes well with any meal. Even its leaves alone, without any additional vegetables, make a delicious appetizer. To make it...

Chef Mark Murphy's quick and easy recipe for corn on the cob. When grilling corn, don't remove the husks; just split the cob open and use the husks to create a handle...

To make this salad, you don't need to smoke the chicken. Chicken breasts are rubbed with smoked paprika and grilled. This paprika imparts a delicious smoky flavor that will enhance the...

In this recipe, Chef Mark Murphy shares cooking tips for Roasted Whole Pig. A 100-pound whole pig is roasted on the La Caja China Roaster – a large...

Grilled plums make a delicious summer side dish for chicken. Both the plums and the chicken are rubbed with an Asian blend of hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and olive oil before grilling.

Many people increasingly choose chicken for grilling because of its availability, affordability, and relatively quick cooking time. But chicken can also be prepared in a way that won't require...

The recipe uses chicken breasts, brushed with a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, ketchup, and Dijon mustard, and grilled. The aroma and flavor are...

This big, hearty grilled burger is packed with the rich, meaty flavors of a juicy beef patty and grilled smoked pastrami, perfectly complemented by fresh vegetables,...

These fruit skewers are hardly dessert. But they make a great appetizer with drinks or a side dish for grilled meat, infusing it with a refreshing and exotic Caribbean flavor.

Both the chicken and the accompanying vegetable side dish are prepared in a Caribbean style, harmoniously blending savory notes with fruity sweetness and freshness. Before grilling, the chicken thighs are marinated in...

The steaks used in this recipe are from the pork shoulder or thick sirloin. These cuts combine several types of meat in one piece, meaning they're packed with rich flavor. Furthermore,...

We use natural boneless pork loin cutlets. This tender, juicy meat takes just a few minutes to grill on each side. Serve the cutlets with...

The Moroccan-style cutlet is served with a light, juicy salad of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs (mint or cilantro) in an olive oil dressing,...

Before grilling, beef flank steak and a bunch of green onions are marinated for a few minutes in a savory mixture of Japanese ponzu sauce, wasabi mayonnaise, and vegetable oil, and then filled with...

In just half an hour, you can prepare a complete, delicious meal of fish and a vegetable side dish on the grill. One half will be sautéed in butter, wrapped in foil, and the other...

Sparkling peach tea is a wonderful invigorating, refreshing tea that brings joy on a hot summer day. This drink is prepared in large batches and is perfect for fun house parties. Iced black...

Each component of this multi-layered burger is a complete meal, filled with the flavors and aromas of Italian cuisine. Toasted buns are smothered in a delicious garlic aioli with dried...

Transform a traditional Caesar salad from a light appetizer into a hearty meal by filling it with cooked fusilli pasta and baby corn. Torn lettuce leaves are mixed with fresh corn,...

Peach is a great ingredient for white sangria. Its sweet flavor and aroma complement the crisp notes of dry white wine, especially when using Riesling.

The dressing for this salad uses barbecue sauce (the recipe is also below). You can make it ahead of time or use leftover sauce after cooking the meat. Part of the sauce...

The only difference between this salad and traditional Primavera pasta is that it's served chilled and dressed with ranch dressing. The vegetables remain standard: broccoli, cherry tomatoes, green...

This pasta salad, served in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, is loaded with the traditional ingredients of the popular American succotash salad: lima beans,...

This potato salad feeds a crowd while you grill the meat, and it's a far cry from traditional salads made with over-boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and...

To keep your guests from going hungry while waiting for the large main course, whip up a quick appetizer salad called "Antipasto." Boiled pasta is mixed with a variety of Italian delicacies,...

Ptitim is a small pasta known as Israeli couscous due to its shape. It's a common ingredient in Middle Eastern-style dishes, such as this salad. For its...

This recipe for pork ribs will turn out amazing, even for novice cooks. You can use either loin ribs (they cook faster) or ribs cut from the...

A beef patty prepared according to this recipe is suitable for any burger; all you have to do is place it on a bun and add sauces, vegetables, cheeses, and other toppings to your liking.

Treat yourself to a delicious Mediterranean pasta dish that combines the vibrant flavors of vegetables and spicy sausages. Cooked rigatoni pasta is mixed with grilled Italian sausages,...

Sirloin steak is considered one of the best alternative steaks, offering a decent cut of meat at a reasonable price. It's leaner and a bit tougher than a premium cut, but...

The patty for this burger is made like a croquette: ground meat, deep-fried in breadcrumbs. The goal here is a golden, crispy crust, so if you form them from raw...

Eggs in Purgatory is a popular Italian breakfast of scrambled eggs fried in tomato marinara sauce. In Italy, it's called uova al purgatorio. This very simple dish is filled with vibrant...

Mexican-style scrambled eggs are a hearty dish packed with vegetables and vibrant Southern flavors. The eggs are added to the pan after the green onions and hot peppers have been sautéed in butter.

This dish is cooked in a wide cast-iron skillet and is perfect for both a casual breakfast at home and for camping over a campfire. The potatoes are cut into small pieces,...

Black tea with lemon is not only a hot, invigorating drink; it can also be the basis for a simple, yet delicious and refreshing alcoholic cocktail. Prepare a large pitcher of the drink...

Ripe summer squash can even be used in Mexican fajitas. They add a generous amount of fiber, and their neutral flavor complements other, more vibrant flavors beautifully.

The main ingredients of this Italian cocktail are Campari bitters, gin, and sweet vermouth, mixed in equal parts. However, the classic drink's sweet and spicy aroma will...