{"id":8875,"date":"2017-07-21T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2017-07-21T08:00:18","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T14:00:18","slug":"best-patio-meals-and-grilling-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/best-patio-meals-and-grilling-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Patio Meals and Grilling Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is in full swing, and the warm weather simply begs for fresh fruit, crisp, cool salads and mouthwatering BBQ\u2014served al fresco, of course.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for flavorful patio meal recipes and grilling ideas, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Fire up your grill because we\u2019re about to share some of our favorite apps, entrees and sides for summer entertaining on the patio!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932336646\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sun Gold Tomato Caprese Salad.<\/strong><\/a> Keep it simple, not to mention colorful, with this wonderfully refreshing two-tomato caprese salad. It\u2019s the perfect start to a relaxing summer evening around the table with friends and family.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932426930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Watermelon Feta Bites.<\/strong><\/a> It doesn\u2019t get much easier than bite-sized cubes of juicy, chilled watermelon topped with fresh feta and just a hint of mint. This basic yet brilliant app is sure to become a go-to for summer cookouts!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932336277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8877 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/LV_BBQ2_7_17_S-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding tray of food\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/LV_BBQ2_7_17_S-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/LV_BBQ2_7_17_S.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/>Grilled General Tso\u2019s Cauliflower Kabobs.<\/strong><\/a> Enjoy a healthy, new twist on a classic Chinese dish! This sweet, crunchy and completely vegan side is simple to prepare and bursting with bright, bold flavors your guests will love.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932427019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn.<\/strong><\/a> Where there\u2019s a grill, there should be corn\u2014at least that\u2019s our philosophy! And with fresh, chopped parsley, salty parmesan cheese and savory garlic butter, this is by no means your average ear.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932336240\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grilled Chicken Caesar Pizza.<\/strong><\/a> Is it pizza? Is it salad? We can\u2019t quite decide. Luckily, all that really matters is that this light yet satisfying summer dish is simple to prepare and a definite crowd pleaser!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932416682\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BBQ Chicken Kebabs.<\/strong><\/a> Grilled chicken is a summer staple, and who can resist sweet, tangy barbecue sauce loaded with brown sugar, molasses and Dijon mustard? Plus, the skewers equal instant finger food\u2014perfect for mingling!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470932336877\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grilled Balsamic Flank Steak.<\/strong><\/a> Flank steak and summer go hand-in-hand, and this recipe is as easy as it is tasty. We\u2019re talking just six simple ingredients\u2014including the steak!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AT3AXdRdukNZGbdd8DJUK54aaJtk9tgaHKtcAH8wei3S3rRrju5151o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream.<\/strong><\/a> End your al fresco meals on a sweet\u2014and healthy\u2014note with plump, caramelized, grilled peaches and vanilla ice cream with just a dash of sea salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Keep following our blog and <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pinsbyra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Pinterest boards<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for more mouthwatering recipes and entertaining ideas!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is in full swing, and the warm weather simply begs for fresh fruit, crisp, cool salads and mouthwatering BBQ\u2014served al fresco, of course. 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