BBQ and grilling are how I cook from May through October. Below is my collection of tested grilling recipes – chicken, beef, fish, and the sauces and sides that go with them.
Most are practical for backyard cooking. A few are weekend project worthy. All taste like summer.
In This Roundup
- 1. 30-Minute Steak with Rich Butter Bean & Aubergine Stew
- 2. Hearty Vietnamese-Style Beef and Watercress Soup
- 3. Souplantation Mac and Cheese
- 4. Olive Garden Mac and Cheese
- 5. Olive Garden Braised Beef Tortellini (Better Than the Restaurant)
- 6. Olive Garden Braised Beef and Tortellini
- 7. Classic Italian-Style Beef Meatballs
- 8. Easy Umami Steak Rice Bowls
- 9. Quick & Tangy 5-Minute Burger Sauce
- 10. Savory Steak Rice Bowl with Umami Sauce
- 11. Jim Beam Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- 12. Original Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- 13. Hidden Valley Ranch Secret Sauce
- 14. Mongolian Barbecue Sauce
- 15. Steak n Shake Frisco Sauce
The Recipes
1. 30-Minute Steak with Rich Butter Bean & Aubergine Stew
When you want to create a truly special meal without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe is your perfect…
2. Hearty Vietnamese-Style Beef and Watercress Soup
Discover a delightful new way to enjoy watercress by wilting its peppery leaves into a soul-warming soup. This recipe draws…
3. Souplantation Mac and Cheese
Remember the creamy, impossibly smooth mac and cheese from Souplantation? That beloved buffet-style restaurant may have closed its doors, but…
4. Olive Garden Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is comfort food at its best. The Olive Garden Mac and Cheese Recipe is rich, creamy, and…
5. Olive Garden Braised Beef Tortellini (Better Than the Restaurant)
If you’ve ever ordered the Braised Beef Tortellini at Olive Garden and wondered how to make it at home, this…
6. Olive Garden Braised Beef and Tortellini
If you’ve ever dined at Olive Garden, you know that their Braised Beef and Tortellini is a flavor-packed comfort dish…
7. Classic Italian-Style Beef Meatballs
Here at Julia’s Recipe, we believe every home cook needs a go-to recipe for classic beef meatballs. They’re the heart…
8. Easy Umami Steak Rice Bowls
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a well-crafted rice bowl, and this recipe is a testament to that. We’re combining tender,…
9. Quick & Tangy 5-Minute Burger Sauce
Elevate your next meal with this incredibly simple yet flavorful sauce. In just five minutes, you can create a perfectly…
10. Savory Steak Rice Bowl with Umami Sauce
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a well-crafted steak rice bowl. This recipe balances the rich, savory notes of perfectly seared…
11. Jim Beam Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
There’s something magical about homemade BBQ sauce that combines the smooth warmth of bourbon with sweet maple syrup. This copycat…
12. Original Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
There’s nothing better than homemade ranch that tastes just as good (if not better) than the bottled stuff. This Original…
13. Hidden Valley Ranch Secret Sauce
If you’ve ever asked yourself how restaurants ranch dressing is better than anything you buy from the store, then you…
14. Mongolian Barbecue Sauce
Mongolian barbecue sauce is one of those versatile, flavor-packed sauces that instantly transforms a simple dish into something special. With…
15. Steak n Shake Frisco Sauce
The Steak n Shake Frisco Sauce recipe is a fan favorite for a reason it’s the perfect balance of tangy,…
Final Thoughts
These are my favorite BBQ recipes. Save the page and use it all summer. New ones get added each grilling season.