12 Dad-Approved Grilling Recipes

By Jennifer A. • May 28, 2024

Fire up the grill! The way to Dad's heart is through his belly, right? Spend some quality time together outside and fill your stomach with one of these 12 Dad-Approved Grilling Recipes. From steak, burgers, ribs, and kebobs, there are delicious options no matter what you have on hand or how creative you want to get. The best part? You get to delight in it all next to the grill master himself — Dad!

1. Smash Burgers

You can never ever have too many burger recipes, so naturally, you need one that doesn't require a grill! Smash Burgers are just that — to ensure that when you're feeling the summertime blues, or you can't make it out to the grill, you can still experience the savory, serotonin-filled flavors! The juicy generously seasoned patty opts to be cooked in a skillet to achieve the brown, crusty goodness you were longing for. Placed on a golden-brown, crispy bun and topped with gooey cheese and all your favorite sweet and savory toppings, Smash Burgers will bring you joy, no matter the season!

2. Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

Pineapple is a unique fruit in the culinary world. Its tropical sweetness and fibrous texture actually make it perfect for pairing with more savory flavors. So brushing it with a unique, tangy, and garlicky marinade as it grills next to marinated chicken is no surprise, even as it fills your taste buds with wonder! Hawaiian Chicken Skewers do exactly that, with the juicy chicken infused with the full smoky, savory sauce and grilled to a beautiful char, and the pineapple offering an incredible contrast of tastes. Hawaiian Chicken Skewers add a white sand beach vibe to your summer cookout, so prepare both your plates and your flip-flops.

3. Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak

Out in the country past the city limit sign, they know how to work hard, treat people with kindness, and chow down on some good grub. And Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak always lassos in a crowd, that's for sure! From the tender, juicy, perfectly cooked steaks to the ranch butter melted on top, this main course really creates quite the hoedown. You're in for a boot-scootin' good time with Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak! It's the kind of dish you can hang your hat on!

4. Best Grilled Greek Chicken

Well, isn't this just lovely! The Best Grilled Greek Chicken is a Mediterranean vacation in a golden, juicy-grilled package! Beautifully seasoned, aromatic, and with notes of sunny lemon, this easily marinated, easily cooked, and easily eaten poultry embodies what Greek cooking is all about! Best Grilled Greek Chicken is the best, no question about it!

5. Grilled Lamb Chops

This recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops is lamb chops made easy! This recipe is simple and perfect for anyone who enjoys grilling. The homemade marinade made of orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger makes these chops juicy and flavorful! Grilled Lamb Chops are simpler to make than you think, and they are so delicious. Pair them with any side and enjoy their yummy tenderness.

6. Barbequed New York Strip

When you walk those NYC streets, it's all about rocking an outfit that's uniquely you. Whether it's sequins, feathers, or something more classic, it's all welcomed there, which is so cool and freeing. That's what inspired us to create this neat spin on what we call the Barbequed New York Strip. The base is a juicy, traditional steak that we'll always be obsessed with. But then, we added a reinvented savory sauce for it to marinate in that really makes this dish turn heads (and satisfy taste buds). Grilled to perfection, you'll always be impressed by this Barbequed New York Strip when it struts its stuff onto your plate! Get ready to be inspired!

7. Grilled Short Ribs

Make fall-off-the-bone short ribs every single time! Grilled Short Ribs blow burgers away with their intense beefy flavor and juicy tender texture — these will win any barbecue taste test. Seasoned to perfection, Grilled Short Ribs are a messy and marvelous treat with the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce. You’ll amaze even yourself with these. Everyone will want you to host the cookouts from now on!

8. Bang-Bang Street Corn

Now here's a side dish with some kick! Bang-Bang Street Corn packs electric excitement into each and every bite. The corn is beautifully grilled so it's summery and sweet, while the créma spread is tangy, luscious, and citrus-bright! That's all before getting topped with the crunchy, crispy breadcrumb mixture and its toasted, fragrant, zesty spices! Mmmm, Bang-Bang Street Corn certainly delivers some explosive eats!

9. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki sauce is essentially the Japanese equivalent of barbeque sauce, so why not add it to your cookout menu? Grilled Teriyaki Chicken boasts juicy poultry coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce with delightful notes of soy and garlic. People will be clamoring for this chicken more than for the burgers! Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is wonderful served atop buns or on fresh garden salads, or just eaten on its own!

10. Peachy Ribs

Peaches are quite the warm-weather gift. They're great on their own as a snack or dressed up as a dessert, or even smothered with some barbecue sauce to create some Peachy Ribs! This marvelous pairing starts with a hefty rack of baby back ribs rubbed in a sweet and spicy mix. But the magic really starts once they're lathered in a tangy yet sugary, peach-infused sauce! Peachy Ribs are sure to become a go-to for grilling!

11. Tailgate Brats

No ordinary hot dogs can compare to Tailgate Brats. How could they? Bratwursts are smooth, with plenty of distinct aromatic flavors packed into the pork sausages! Tailgate Brats go for the touchdown by braising the sausages in malty beer before getting the kiss of the grill. Served on buns with your favorite toppings, Tailgate Brats are ready to cheer with you while the game is on!

12. Grilled Korean Chicken Kabobs

If any method ever comes out that celebrates the flavors of chicken and makes them even tastier, you can count on us to try it! And once we heard about all the savory flavors of Grilled Korean Chicken Kabobs, we knew even without tasting them that we were gonna love them. Then, we tasted the tender chicken smothered in the garlicy, tangy, and sweet sauce and wowza. We were right! Go ahead and give Grilled Korean Chicken Kabobs a try! Chicken has truly never tasted so delicious!