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8 Weekday Dinner Recipes to Cook on the Grill

When the first days of summer hit, we all tend to want to stop cooking on the stovetop or in the oven, and prefer to have most of our meals cooked outside. It’s so easy to whip up quick and easy weeknight dinners on the grill, you’ll want to do it every night! Here are eight recipes you’ll want to add to your seasonal rotation.

1. Grilled Merguez with Herbed Tomatoes

Celebrate the warm season with some grilled merguez! Along with a fresh herby dressing and a side of raw veggies, it’s what fast and simple dinner ideas are all about. It’ll be especially delicious come peak tomato season.

2. Barbecued Pork Chops and Zucchini

Pork chops are a grilling staple, and this recipe is sure to become an instant classic in your home. Paired with refreshing grilled peaches and zucchini and topped with a fresh and citrusy mayonnaise drizzle, it tastes just like how summer feels.

3. Salmon Burgers with Barbecue Sauce and Roasted Bell Peppers

Everyone loves salmon burgers! The tender fish and breadcrumbs make these patties soft and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, and the addition of diced roasted red bell peppers and barbecue sauce amps up the flavour. Add more peppers and sauce to the brioche buns, and it’s a feast for your taste buds.

4. Grilled Steak and Shallots with Green Beans

Steak is a quick and easy option to cook on the grill on a busy weeknight. Serve alongside a textural combination of green beans, shallots and pumpkin seeds for a perfect dish that’ll break the routine.

5. Tofu Souvlaki Skewers

There are skewers to suit all tastes. While chicken and beef are popular during summer, for our vegetarian friends, tofu is also a great option to include at your next cookout. In this recipe, let the protein sit in a Greek-inspired marinade, then grill it and serve in a pita.

6. Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella

When it comes to grilling on a weeknight, there’s nothing better than these simple and delicious chicken cutlets. Topped with sweet tomato sauce, salty olives and melty cheese, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. We promise, everyone will ask for seconds!

7. Pork Patties with Grilled Pineapple and Broccoli

This meal comes together in a flash. The savoury pork is topped with hoisin sauce and pairs perfectly with the sweet grilled pineapple. Make it a complete meal with a side of broccoli and rice.

8. Grilled Broccoli and Beef Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing

During summer, salads are par for the course. However, to turn them into a meal, you need to load them up! This salad boasts juicy steak, hearty potatoes and fibrous broccoli–all cooked on the grill. Pour a creamy Parmesan dressing over the whole thing and dinner is served.

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