20 tasty summer meals that can surprisingly be cooked on the grill

If you haven’t used your wok on the grill yet, you’ve got to pronto (right after you double-check that your wok is safe to use on the grill). Using a wok on the grill opens up a whole new world of grilled meal options, including stir fry. You might want to cook your noodles or rice inside, but everything else can be done outdoors. 

If you’ve ever wanted your lasagna to have a slight smoky flavor, try cooking it on the grill. You can use a grill-safe pan or cook your lasagna in tin foil. Top your meal off by grilling some garlic bread on the side. 

Grilled pizza really is where it’s at, especially in the summer. Thin-crust pizza often works best, but if you keep your grill at a low enough temperature, you can also cook something a little thicker. 

Once you’re finished reading this, go out and buy as many grill-safe pans as possible. You can use one of them to make shrimp scampi on the grill. If you’d rather, you can use tin foil or opt for an aluminum pan. 

Miso glazed salmon is another delicious summer meal to cook on the grill this year. Again, use a foil packet, and don’t forget to grill a vegetable side. Broccoli, asparagus, corn, or even sweet potatoes will go wonderfully as a side dish. 

Even something as simple as fish tacos can be prepared on the grill. Grill whatever fish you’re using — perhaps something seasonal that you caught earlier in the day — and use your hot grates to char your taco shells just a bit. Assemble with your toppings and enjoy. 

Chicken curry is already a delicious meal, but it improves exponentially when made on the grill. You can use a grill-safe pan to make it the more traditional way, or you can put marinated chicken directly on the grill for a spin. 

Who doesn’t love a gyro in the summer? This easy meal becomes even more delicious when made on the grill. Cook steaks in bulk, and you can have grilled gyros throughout the entire week without heating up your grill again. 

Every ingredient that goes into a chicken fajita can be cooked on the grill. Cut everything once it’s cooked and toss it while hot to season. Heat up your shells on the grill, and voila, you’ve got grilled chicken fajitas. 

It’s time we start making our sandwiches on the grill. For an Italian beef sandwich, cook both the beef and the vegetables on the grill, and use the grates to toast your bun just a bit.  

You want a honey-glazed ham this summer, but don’t want to heat up your house by turning on your oven? No problem. Cook that ham on the grill. While you’re at it, grill some pineapples for a side dish. 

Like an Italian beef sandwich, a French dip can also be made on the grill. And you’ll probably be more pleased with the outcome. 

Seriously, you can cook just about anything on the grill. Chicken piccata takes on a lovely summertime flavor when made on the grill. As a bonus, you can also use any leftover lemons to clean your grill grates. 

How to make the ultimate summer meal even more summery? Make it on the grill. The two B’s of a BLT, bread and bacon, are all that need to be cooked, and both can be taken care of on the grill. 

All you need for a clambake is a pot and a fire. There’s no reason you can’t replicate the method over the grill. If you don’t have a pot or don’t want to dirty a dish, you can use tin foil instead. 

If a food can be fried, it can also be cooked on the grill. Instead of dealing with a frying pan and hot oil this summer, make one of the tastiest appetizers in history — egg rolls — on the grill. It’ll be a fun change of pace, and your house won’t smell like hot oil. 

Calzones can also be made on the grill, and spoiler alert: they’re amazing. They cook quickly, and because they’re enclosed, they’re often way less messy than a pizza. 

No panini press, no problem. If you want to cook a wrap at home, you can totally do it over the grill. Grill your chicken first, then put your assembled wrap on the grates for some added texture and flavor. 

A fun daytime summer activity is assembling pierogies. A fun summer evening activity is grilling them. 

How delicious does a grilled tostada sound after a long summer day in the sun? Grill whatever meat your heart desires and crisp up a tortilla, then assemble with refried beans, veggies, cheese, and anything else you want for the perfect summer supper.