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The Thrill of the Grill - A Collection of Recipes for the Grill

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Here are some deliciously creative recipe ideas created especially for the grill. Whether your going to grill vegetables, fish, chicken, pork, beef, or lamb there is something here for everyone. These recipes all feature big, bold flavors that work perfectly on the smoky grill.

Many of these sauces and techniques can be used interchangeably with whatever main ingredient you decide to grill.

Grilled Leg of Lamb Steaks with Mint Honey Vinaigrette

Photo (c) John Mitzewich
This grilled lamb recipe features thick steaks cut from the leg, first marinated, then grilled, topped with a simple but memorable minted honey vinaigrette that really enhances the lamb's rich flavor.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Soy Glaze

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This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.

Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip

Photo (c) John Mitzewich
The town of Santa Maria, California, is famous for its delicious grilled tri-tip. Tri-tip is a great piece of beef for the grill, and this West Coast barbecue favorite makes a nice change of pace from the more common Texas or Southern barbecue recipes

Grilled Halibut on Garlic Green Beans

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This grilled halibut recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious! The grilled fish sits on a pile of garlicky green beans for a great combination of flavor and texture. You can do this halibut recipe with either fillets, or halibut steaks.

Lemon and Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken

Photo © John Mitzewich
Lemon and yogurt have been used as a marinade for grilled chicken recipes for centuries. This grilled chicken recipe is very simple and the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken tender and moist.

Grilled Garlic and Herb-Rubbed Lamb Loin Chops

Photo (c) John Mitzewich
This garlic and herb-rubbed lamb chops recipe features a classic combination of flavors, which really enhances the lamb's natural goodness. Lamb loin chops are easy to find in the market, and can be cooked by grilling, broiling, or even pan-frying.

Grilled Flank Steak

Photos © John Mitzewich
A garlic and herb marinade, and the smoky juices from grilled oranges, makes this fennel-crusted flank steak recipe special. This flank steak recipe is a tasty way to try something out of the ordinary for your next barbecue.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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This spicy grilled shrimp recipe is an easy, but impressive, seafood dish. A few hours in the spicy marinade, and these shrimp are ready for the fire.

Asian-Style Grilled Skirt Steak

Photo © John Mitzewich
This Asian-style grilled skirt steak recipe uses a quick and simple marinade for juicy, flavorful meat. When you see how fast this skirt steak recipe is to make, and how delicious the marinade turns out, you won't be buying those bottled brands any longer!

Garlic, Fennel and Orange Grilled Chicken

Photo © John Mitzewich
When your brain wants chicken, but your heart wants Italian sausage, this easy grilled chicken recipe is for you. Using the flavors traditionally found in Italian sausage recipes, this chicken recipe will get rave reviews at your next barbecue.

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