Mom Confessions

Sweet and Smoky Tri-Tip
Your guests expect steak to be savory — but trust us and go rogue with this spicy-sweet brown sugar rub.

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Green Chile Cheeseburger
Hatch green chiles and a toasted brioche bun give a classic cheeseburger a spicy upgrade.

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Rainbow Veggie Kabobs
To grill smaller vegetables without worrying about them falling through the cracks, reach for a set of skewers.

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Grilled Onion Dip
Ditch the flavor packet and take a few minutes to DIY the party fave from scratch. Pro tip: Grill the onions first for a caramelized flavor upgrade that can't be beat.

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Pinwheel Sausage and Mixed Grill
Take a break from the typical burgers and dogs and feature a sausage spiral at your next backyard bash.

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Spiced BBQ Pork Chops
Hubba hubba. These are some good looking chops and flavorful to boot thanks to an easy DIY blend of ginger, cumin and paprika.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ps-recipe/

Smoky Guacamole
How to upgrade already perfect guac? Char those babies up pre-smashing.

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Swordfish Kebabs With Mint Pesto
Now, here's a fish stick for the grown-ups at the grill out.

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Chicken Quinoa Bowls
We'll take this warm quinoa and arugula bowl, topped with herby grilled chicken, olives and tomatoes, for lunch any day of the week.

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Chili Dogs
If you're gonna do it (er, eat hot dogs), you might as well do it right.

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