These 29 Classic Gourmet Recipes Get Us Hyped for Grilling Season
As the weather warms, we’d just rather cook outside. Which means it’s the season to page through old copies of Gourmet—and click through the archives of Epicurious to remember our keepers from summers past. Below you’ll find a few highlights of classic Gourmet grilling, including ideas for juicy grilled chicken and sweet corn, quick-cooking shrimp, pork chops, and salmon, all kissed by the flames. Pick a recipe or two, grab your grill brush and charcoal chimney starter, and let the good times begin.
Photo by Caleb Adams, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/29Cedar-Plank Salmon
Grilling on a cedar plank is one of our favorite ways to make flavorful grilled salmon. This recipe from August 2009 is still in heavy rotation for many Gourmet fans.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Simon Andrews2/29Grilled Sweet Corn With Basil Butter
As soon as there’s sweet local corn available, we’ll be rushing to make this recipe again.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Simon Andrews3/29Sticky Grilled Chicken
Molasses, pomegranate juice, and apricot jam lend a deliciously sweet-tart, barbecue sauce–like glaze to this summertime grilling recipe. Feel free to make the sauce a few days in advance, so all you need to do is put the chicken on the grill and pour yourself a cocktail.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Frances Boswell7/29Foolproof Grilled Chicken
This popular grilling recipe includes instructions for both gas grills and charcoal—we promise, it’s impossible to mess up no matter which kind of grill you have.
Jason Lowe8/29Grilled Vegetables
There’s a wide world of grilled vegetable recipes out there, but sometimes you want something simple and classic with just a touch of smoke.
Photo by Romulo Yanes12/29Grilled Halibut With Chimichurri
Buttery halibut loves the grill—and the flaky fish is even better with a bright and herby sauce. Serve with a simple tomato salad and a loaf of bread.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews13/29Grilled Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Lemon
Photo by Romulo Yanes17/29Sticky Spicy Ribs
Baby back ribs are perfect for a Memorial Day or 4th of July cookout; here they’re rubbed with allspice, chipotle, cumin, and brown sugar.
Photo by John Kernick20/29Grilled Chicken Summer Salad
If you like a salad that’s a meal, this recipe from Gourmet food editor Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez, who developed this dish, is ideal. The many components of this big salad—served side by side on a platter—all have quite different flavors and textures, which, as they get mixed up on your plate, go together brilliantly.
22/29Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
This quick and versatile lime butter sauce really helps grilled salmon shine.
Photo by Romulo Yanes24/29Grilled Herb Potatoes
Potatoes aren’t just for potato salad. Boil them a little, then toss them with a mix of parsley, chives, rosemary, and oregano (or whatever herbs you have on hand) and grill until tender.
photo by Romulo Yanes26/29Romaine, Grilled Avocado, and Smoky Corn Salad with Chipotle-Caesar Dressing
Avocado and corn are always great together—but even better with a touch of smoke.
