Whether you’re at the beach, camping in the woods, or in your own backyard, you can find a grill top almost anywhere. And there’s nothing that says summer like delicious, sweet, smokey cookout food—and kids love it, too!
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We’ve compiled some of our favorite summer cookout recipes—including appetizers and sides, main dishes, and desserts—that are perfect for kids of all ages (and you, too!). Check them out below.
Appetizers & Sides
1. Grilled Avocados Stuffed With Veggie Ceviche
Source: Love and Lemons
2. Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
3. Grilled Summer Herb Garden Pizza
Source: Love and Lemons
4. Grilled Summer Squash with Feta
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
5. Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
Main Dishes
6. Grilled Pineapple Pork Sandwiches
Source: Pinch of Yum
7. 3-Ingredient Grilled Chicken
Source: Pinch of Yum
8. Vegan Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
9. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Source: Isabel Eats
10. Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Source: Sweet Potato Soul
11. Juicy Chicken Kebabs
Source: Isabel Eats
12. Grilled Corn Salad With Avocado and Tomato
Source: Well Plated
13. Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
Desserts
14. Movie Theater Popcorn Cookies
Source: Brown Sugar Mama
15. Strawberry Shortcake Grilled Doughnuts
Source: Half Baked Harvest
16. Fresas Con Crema
Source: Isabel Eats
17. Grilled Peaches with Coconut Ice Cream
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
This article was originally published in 2018 and has been updated for timeliness.
