I never thought cauliflower could be this satisfying — until I sliced it into thick “steaks,” brushed it with olive oil and spices, and tossed it on the grill. The char, the crisp edges, the way it soaks up flavor — it was love at first bite. Even my kids, who usually roll their eyes at cauliflower,...
The first time I grilled sweet potatoes, I wasn’t expecting much. I thought they might fall apart or be too soft. But once they came off the grill — slightly charred, caramelized around the edges, and still tender in the center — I was hooked. And the honey drizzle at the end? That was my little twi...
I never thought my kids would be excited about Brussels sprouts… until I served them on skewers. There’s something about grilling them that changes everything — those crispy edges, that smoky flavor, the fun of picking them right off the stick. It’s now one of our favorite veggie sides when we fire ...
I’ll be honest — for years, I avoided cooking artichokes because they felt intimidating. But one spring, I decided to give them a try, and now? Total obsession. When grilled, they turn smoky and tender, and that first dip into garlicky aioli? It’s like restaurant-level flavor from your backyard gril...
This recipe was born out of one of those “what do I do with all these tomatoes?” kind of weeks. I had a bowl full of ripe ones from the farmer’s market, and on a whim, I threw a few on the grill. That little bit of char brought out all their sweetness, and when I topped them with olive oil and fresh...
One summer evening, I had a rainbow of bell peppers sitting on the counter and no idea what to make. I sliced them up, brushed them with olive oil, and threw them on the grill next to our chicken — and that was it. Simple, bright, and bursting with flavor. Since then, grilled peppers have been a reg...
I used to think asparagus was just a “spring vegetable” I’d only eat once in a while, but once I learned how good it is grilled with a little Parmesan, it became a regular side at our house. I love how fast it comes together — no fuss, just olive oil, salt, and a sprinkle of cheese. It’s fresh, fanc...
I used to skip eggplant at the store because I didn’t know what to do with it — it always seemed fussy or bland. But once I tried grilling it and topping it with balsamic glaze? Game-changer. The eggplant turns tender with a hint of smokiness, and the glaze gives it this glossy, slightly sweet finis...
During one of those busy summer weeks when we lived off the grill, I found myself staring at a pile of zucchini and yellow squash from the farmer’s market. I sliced them up, threw together a quick marinade, and grilled them alongside our chicken — and wow. They were tender, flavorful, and tasted lik...