Best of…Grilling and Summer Barbecue Recipes 2012

It’s become somewhat of a tradition around here to do an annual round-up of my favorite summer barbecue-friendly entrees, side dishes, beverages and desserts from Cookin’ Canuck, as well as from some of my favorite blogs (check out 2011 and 2010‘s version for more recipe ideas). With the Memorial Day weekend upon us in the United States and the Victoria Day long weekend just passed in Canada, grilling enthusiasts are firing up their barbies (don’t forget to read over How to: Turn on a Gas Grill), pulling out the wading pools and donning their floppiest hats to welcome the unofficial start of summer.

I won’t spend any more time yammering on. It’s time to get to the recipes. There should be a little something to please everyone, whether you are a vegetarian, a voracious meat-eater, someone with a wicked sweet tooth, or that guy who just showed up for the cocktails.

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

Beverages:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Watermelon Mojito
Cookin’ Canuck’s Rum Punch with Ginger Beer & Pineapple Juice
Cookin’ Canuck’s Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiri
Dine and Dish’ Old Fashioned Chocolate Egg Cream Float
Creative Culinary’s Limoncello & Prosecco Cooler with Raspberry Ice Cubes
Food Wandering’s Tamarind Rum Julep
Sippity Sup’s Pomegranate Blinker
Healthy Green Kitchen’s Rhubarb-Lemon Balm Margarita

Seafood:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Shrimp & Sausage Kabobs with Apricot Chili Glaze
Cookin’ Canuck’s Barbecued Salmon in Foil with Tarragon, Chives & Vermouth
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango, Red Pepper & Lime Salsa
Foodiecrush’s Chermoula Swordfish Skewers
Skinnytaste’s Bangin’ Grilled Shrimp Skewers
A Thought for Food’s Swordfish Burgers
How Sweet It Is’ Grilled Coconut Lime Tilapia Tacos with Kiwi Salsa

Beef, Pork & Lamb:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Smoky Burger Sliders with Grilled Pineapple & Chipotle Mayonnaise
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Steak Sandwich with Melted Cheese & Basil Aioli
A Spicy Perspective’s Grilled Lamb Chops with Tahini Mint Pesto
Barbara Bakes’ Queso Bacon Burgers with Avocado Salsa
Guilty Kitchen’s Skirt Steak Fajitas

Pork:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Pork Skewers with Molasses, Dijon Mustard & Sage Glaze
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Baby Back Pork Ribs with Molasses & Bourbon Sauce
Wenderly’s Inside-Out Spicy Pork Fajitas
Two Peas and Their Pod’s Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst

Chicken & Turkey:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Chicken with Jicama & Orange Salsa
Cookin’ Canuck’s Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Avocado Salsa (can be grilled instead of broiled)
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Lemon & Rosemary Chicken
She Wears Many Hats’ Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
Recipe Girl’s Balsamic-Mango Marinated Grilled Chicken
Jeanette’s Healthy Living’s Easy Grilled Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Apron Strings’ Jerk Chicken Kebabs with Mango, Pineapple & Peppers
Bev Cooks’ Grilled Chicken Kebab Caesar Salad

Vegetarian:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Tofu Stacks with Pesto & Grilled Vegetables
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Mushroom Sliders with Zucchini & Cilantro Almond Pesto
Family Fresh Cooking’s Grilled Tofu with Summer Squash & Soba Noodles

Heather’s Dish’s Mediterranean Lentil Quinoa Salad
Veggie Num Num’s Vegetarian Mexi Burger
Veggie Belly’s Grilled Eggplant, Halloumi & Pesto Burger

Pasta & Grains:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Tortellini Pasta Salad with Bacon, Broccoli & Basil
Cookin’ Canuck’s Rice Noodle Salad with Endive, Shrimp & Soy-Ginger Dressing
Cookin’ Canuck’s Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Salmon, Tomatoes & Herb Dressing
Mountain Mama Cooks’ Asian Noodle & Greens Salad
Bitchin’ Camero’s Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Vegetables:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Zucchini Roll with Herbed Goat Cheese & Olives
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Potatoes with Smoked Paprika
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mexican Slaw with Mango, Avocado & Cumin Dressing
Cookin’ Canuck’s How to: Grill Corn
Gourmande in the Kitchen’s Raw Asparagus & Mushroom Salad with Walnuts & Miso Dressing
Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Vegan Hearts of Palm & Avocado Salad
Taste and Tell’s Black Bean, Corn & Tomato Salad
Deliciously Organic’s Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Raisins

Dessert:

Cookin’ Canuck’s Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream Pie
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Rum Sauce
Cookin’ Canuck’s Almond Joy Chocolate & Coconut Ice Cream
Cookin’ Canuck’s Puff Pastry Tarts with Lemon Mascarpone & Fresh Berries
Evil Shenanigan’s Triple Chip Chocolate Swirled Blondies
Bake at 350′s Lemonade Cake
All Day I Dream About Food’s Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sundaes
Completely Delicious’ Peach Sangria Sorbet
Brown Eyed Baker’s Key Lime Pie

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