Best of…Grilling and Summer Barbecue Recipes 2011

Memorial Day is upon us and, in the United States, that means eager barbecue fanatics are scrubbing down their grills, checking their supply of spices and herbs, and wielding their tongs while donning their red-checked aprons. I can already hear the caveman grunts and the bellows for brewskies. I really need to learn to control myself. Okay, I may not actually bellow, but I certainly do enjoy standing in the sun, sipping on a good beer out of a frosted mug while tending the grill. The frosted mug is an absolute “must” in our house. We have seven or eight mugs in the freezer at all time, in preparation for guests spontaneously arriving on our doorstep. We never actually have surprise guests, but we like to pretend that we live in a Food Network show where that may happen.

Growing up in Canada, the unofficial start of the grilling season was Victoria Day, a statutory holiday recognized in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday, which occurs on the last Monday of May before May 25th. As in the anticipation of Memorial Day in the United States, Canadian barbecue afficianados start dreaming up preparations of beef, pork, chicken and vegetables, as well as pasta salads, beverages and desserts to accompany the smoky entrees.

Last year I put together a Best of…Grilling and Summer Barbecue Recipes. Be sure to check that out for some fantastic ideas. Since there were so many recipes from other bloggers around the web (and Cookin’ Canuck) that were posted since last year’s list, I decided it was time for an update. I hope you enjoy the recipes listed here.

If you have any recipes you would like to share, please feel free to leave links or recipes in the comment section.

Beverages:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiri
Cookin’ Canuck’s Passionfruit & Lime Gin Martini
Cookin’ Canuck’s Watermelon Mojito
Joy the Baker’s Sweet Tea Bourbon Cocktails
Shutterbean’s Strawberry Lemon Basil Soda

Seafood:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Barbecue Salmon in Foil with Tarragon, Chives & Vermouth
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango, Red Pepper & Lime Salsa
The Cilantropist’s Chili Lime Marinated Shrimp
Elana’s Pantry’s Grilled Salmon Paprika
She’s Becoming Doughmesstic’s Mango BBQ Mahi Mahi Tacos

Beef, Pork & Lamb:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade
Cookin’ Canuck’s Smoky Burger Sliders with Grilled Pineapple & Chipotle Mayonnaise
The Perfect Pantry’s Grilled Lamb with Lemon & Garlic
A Communal Table’s Steak with Salsa Verde
Picky Palate’s Bacon & Ranch Cajun Baby Cheeseburgers
Creative Culinary’s Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam (Okay, this isn’t beef, pork or lamb, but would be so good on a burger)

Chicken & Turkey:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Lemon & Rosemary Chicken
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Chicken with Smoky Corn & Tomato Salsa
Cookin’ Canuck’s Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade
Lauren’s Latest’s Grilled Chicken Wing & Blue Cheese Wraps
Two Peas and Their Pod’s Grilled Fajita Chicken
Sugarcrafter’s BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas
Andrea Meyers’ Thai Grilled Chicken with Coconut Milk Marinade

Pasta & Grains:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Chicken BLT (or Bacon, Spinach & Tomato) Pasta Salad
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mint-Basil Chicken Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Asparagus & Feta Cheese
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Truffled Pizza with Leeks, Asparagus & Shiitake Mushrooms
Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Easy Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
Eclectic Recipes’ Paella Rice Salad
Add a Pinch’s Herbed Tortellini Salad

Vegetables:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Potato Salad with Gorgonzola, Sage & Red Chiles
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Zucchini Roll with Herbed Goat Cheese & Olives
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Pattypan (or Summer) Squash, Tomato & Feta Cheese Salad
Use Real Butter’s Grilled Vegetable Salad
eCurry’s Grilled Vegetable & Hummus Tart
How to: Simplify’s Red Skin Potato, Pea, Pesto & Bacon Salad
Five and Spice’s Pea Soup with Coconut & Ginger

Dessert:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Rhubarb Fool with Whipped Cream & Gingersnaps
Cookin’ Canuck’s Lemon Sugar Puff Pastry Twists
Cookin’ Canuck’s Dulce de Leche & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream
White on Rice Couple’s Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Brown Eyed Baker’s Rhubarb Pie-Tartlets
Recipe Girl’s Tequila-Soaked Watermelon Wedges
Cooking Lessons’ Lemony Ricotta Tart

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