In the summer—when produce is at its peak and the rosé is flowing a little easier—you need easy, tasty, open-air options. Thankfully, we really did it here: You’ll find some forever favorites (like Honey-Glazed Pork Chops on page 45 and Cilantro-Lime Grilled Salmon on page 37), but we have some wildly creative ideas too (did you even know you could make surf ‘n’ turf in a foil pack (learn how on page 66). We also have tons of inspiration if a hot grill isn’t in the cards: Our Copycat Shake Shack burgers are spot-on (page 12), and the Shrimp & Mango Salad is just the thing for nights when you want to keep the actual cooking to 5 minutes max (page 79). Or, if you want to jump straight to dessert, head to page 82. The result? You’ll find so many great ideas in this issue that you’ll want to make them all year round.
Who’s ready for summer cooking?
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DINING UNDER THE STARS • Turn your backyard into the party of summer.
SET THE SCENE • So, it’s been a minute (er, years?!) since you last entertained. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. These pro decor tips will guarantee a night to remember.
WHICH GRILL IS BEST FOR YOU? • We’ve got the top-rated tool for any job.
GOT ANY GRILL HACKS? • Delish Food Editor Brooke Caison shares her top tips.
GET CANNED • Hard seltzer, who? Ready-to-drink cocktails and mocktails are more popular than ever—sales skyrocketed more than 126 percent just last year. We get it: They taste surprisingly fresh and don’t require a trip to the store for whatever your home bar may be missing. Crack these open at your next party.
COOKOUT CLASSICS • Burgers, dogs, and sides that’ll win big at every gathering.
CARL’S JR WESTERN BACON CHEESEBURGER • We snagged the secret recipes to your favorite fast-food burgers so you can look like a hero at home.
SHAKE SHACK SHACKBURGER
IN-N-OUT BURGER DOUBLE-DOUBLE
Meet the Newest Fast-Food Star • With her cult-favorite Atlanta chain, entrepreneur Pinky Cole wants to make over America’s burgers, one plant-based patty at a time.
Cheeseburger Paradise • These unexpected combos may not be Parrot Head–approved, but they are heaven on earth.
ULTIMATE CHICKEN BURGERS
LAMB BURGERS WITH GARLICKY YOGURT SAUCE
FALAFEL BURGERS
Hot Diggity! • No one will be able to look away from this epic hot dog board.
Side Hustle • Don’t make the mains do all the work. These super salads, veggies, and more will have everyone talking.
SWEET & SPICY GRILLED BROCCOLI
WATERMELON FETA SALAD
JALAPEÑO POPPER POTATO SALAD
BANG BANG CORN
ANTIPASTO CHICKPEA SALAD
BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED EGGPLANT
DINNERS on the GRILL • Fire up the fun! This summer’s best night out is happening right in your backyard.
STICKY HOISIN CHICKEN KEBABS • Skewer the weeknight blahs with these dinners on a stick.
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER KEBABS
SALSA VERDE GNOCCHI KEBABS
BÁNH MÌ–INSPIRED KEBABS
EGGPLANT “STEAK” FRITES WITH CHIMICHURRI
CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED SALMON
HONEY BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN
MAHIMAHI TACOS
BALSAMIC STEAK & PEACH SALAD
LEMON BUTTER GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS
BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
HONEY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
TACOS AL PASTOR
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
THE ART OF Grilled Ribs • No stress! Our mostly hands-off method guarantees fall-off-the-bone results.
PERFECT GRILLED RIBS
FAMILY FAVES • The flavors may say “summer,” but these dinners will be hits all year round.
SUCCOTASH-INSPIRED GNOCCHI • Noodles—mixed with the freshest of summer veggies—become a dinner party in a...
