Meathead’s Science of Grilling
Grilling guru Meathead Goldwyn explains how grilling works—you know, thermodynamics and pyrotechnics and other science-y stuff—in plain terms. You’re gonna like the homework.
On the Grill
Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
These tender beef short ribs are cooked low and slow, then slathered with a boozy homemade bbq sauce and finished on the grill. They’re perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, and summer celebrations.
5 hrs
Spicy Honey Lime Chicken
This easy-peasy marinated grilled chicken with sweet and spicy honey lime sauce is going to be on regular rotation at our dinner tables. We’re betting it will be at yours, too.
1 hr 30 mins
Grilled Avocado and Peach Salad with Goat Cheese
This stunning combination of grilled peaches, avocado, goat cheese, fresh figs, almonds, herbs, and vinaigrette is proof that salads don’t need to be boring.
45 mins
Grilled Whole Fish with Cucumber Salad
Take the guesswork out of grilling whole fish with this easy recipe. A creamy cooling cucumber salad completes this summer meal.
45 mins
14 Grilling Tools You Gotta Have
Tools and equipment to amp up your grilling game, whether you’re at home or camping, needing a quick weeknight fix or indulging in a full-blown backyard ‘cue.
Burgers
Fried Shrimp Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
These easy shrimp sliders are fried to crispy perfection, then topped with a spicy creamy slaw and toasted bun. Bet you can’t eat just one.
1 hr 40 mins
Grilled Pork Burgers
1 hr 15 mins
Shrimp Burgers
40 mins
Fried Chicken
Northern Fried Chicken
The secret to this Northern fried chicken recipe? Matzoh meal and honey. No lie.
50 mins
Spanish-Style Deep-Fried Chicken Wings
These simple yet stylish chicken wings are served in all the chic tapas bars in Andalusia. Our kinda tapas.
40 mins
Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken
Pickle-brined fried chicken?! Oh yes we did! Folks are calling it fried chicken perfection. And you won’t want to skip the Sriracha honey dipping sauce.
6 hrs 30 mins
Batter-Fried Chicken
Proof that it doesn’t take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.
1 hr 30 mins
Some Reading
If It’s July Fourth, It Must Be Deborah’s
David reminisces about his late friend Deborah Murphy, who brought untold love, joy, and incredible food to her annual July Fourth celebrations.
Must-Eat Potato Salads
Potato Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and a Basil Dressing
This potato salad captures the spirit of summer, with its fresh basil, just-picked tomatoes and corn and freshly dug red potatoes.
45 mins
Potato Salad with Sweet Pickle Relish
1 hr 30 mins
Creamy Red Potato Salad
1 hr 45 mins
Sides
Ina Garten’s Mashed Potatoes with Lemon
If Ina believes mashed potatoes need a little acidity to smooth out the richness, so be it. Here’s our new go-to approach to this oh-so-comforting side dish.
40 mins
Roasted Potatoes with Dill
1 hr 5 mins
Potatoes Dauphinoise
2 hrs 30 mins
Eat Dessert First
Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake
Pretty much guaranteed to be one of those desserts that makes people do face-plants onto their dessert plates. A David Leite original recipe.
2 hrs 30 mins
Red, White, and Blue Tart
Simple and stunning. That’s what we think of this ridiculously easy tart made with a graham cracker crumb crust, a luscious cheesecake-like filling made of cream cheese, cream, and sugar, and a scattering of summer berries.
40 mins
Blueberry Crumble
50 mins
Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
3 hrs 40 mins
Raspberry Crumble Tart
1 hr 30 mins
All July Fourth
Homemade Yellow Mustard
Why make your own mustard? Because you can, dammit! And if that's not reason enough, there's no comparison between this and the store-bought stuff. Enough said.
1 hr 45 mins
Batter-Fried Chicken
Proof that it doesn't take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.
1 hr 30 mins
Brownie Pie
Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich chocolate brownie pie filling is impossibly fudgy, so much so it's simply too gooey to consume out of hand.
4 hrs
Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
These tender beef short ribs are cooked low and slow, then slathered with a boozy homemade bbq sauce and finished on the grill. They're perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, and summer celebrations.
5 hrs
Tangy Apple Slaw
This sweet and tangy apple slaw, made with crunchy cabbage and tart apples, is going to be a cookout staple all summer long.
20 mins
Easy Grilled Vegetable Salad
Give your favorite veggies some smoky char on the grill, then toss them with plenty of fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette for an easy, healthy side.
45 mins
Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This combination of marinated, bacon-wrapped, and grilled chicken tucked into a bun with mayo, tomato, and arugula just became our new favorite way to enjoy a BLT.
6 hrs 30 mins
Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger with Crispy Fried Onions
Since discovering this cheeseburger with bacon and onions both on and inside it, there's no going back.
40 mins
No-Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream with Marshmallow
Why should you have to choose between chocolate and Oreo ice cream when they taste so magnificent together?
12 hrs 30 mins
Icebox Cake with Condensed Milk Whipped Cream
This old-fashioned classic dessert requires only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of effort. No wonder it never goes out of style.
7 hrs 20 mins
Maple Smoked Grilled Salmon
This easy grilled salmon is smoked with maple wood and brushed with maple syrup, giving it an irresistible sweet and smoky flavor.
1 hr
Fresh Cherry Tart with Cream Cheese Filling
For this easy tart, fresh cherries are piled atop creamy, whipped cream cheese filling and the whole shebang is nestled inside a nutty tart shell. Sounds divine, doesn't it?
1 hr 10 mins
Peach Iced Tea with Mint
One taste and you'll understand why this refreshing, lightly sweetened peach iced tea is our new go-to summer sipper.
2 hrs
Key Lime Cheesecake with Pecan Crust
Key lime pie AND cheesecake? Yes, please. This incredible mashup sounds like dessert perfection to us.
4 hrs
Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Nutella Fudge
This incredible ice cream from tester Jennifer Jacobs has ribbons of Nutella swirled through peanut butter ice cream. Yes, it's every bit as divine as it sounds.
1 d
Blueberry Prosecco Spritz
Want to know what we're sipping all summer long? It's this easy cocktail of fresh blueberries, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling wine, and soda.
5 mins
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Smashed potatoes, crispy pancetta, charred scallions, and a creamy yogurt and mayo dressing get tossed together in this easy side dish that you'll keep coming back to.
1 hr 10 mins
Caramelized Strawberries with Ricotta
If you've never experienced caramelized strawberries, grab a carton and get cooking. This easy 15-minute dessert features sweet cooked strawberries piled atop creamy ricotta cheese, and topped with fresh mint.
15 mins
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
That magical combination of coffee and chocolate has been turned into an irresistible frozen treat. No ice cream maker required.
4 hrs 30 mins
Spiced Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
These easy shawarma-inspired grilled chicken thighs are perfect for sharing. Grill them up and serve with all your fave fixings, including pickled onions, garlic yogurt, and fresh herbs.
1 hr 15 mins
