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The Chatelaine Guide To Grilling

From recipes to marinades and guides to finding the right grill for you, we have everything you need to get started.

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Five Delicious Backyard BBQ Recipes To Get You Cooking Outside
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Five Delicious Backyard BBQ Recipes To Get You Cooking Outside

From hot honey shrimp to grilled pizzas, there’s something about cooking and eating outdoors that makes everything taste better.
Hey Grill! Sangria, Kebabs And More Recipes For A Summertime Feast
Recipes

Hey Grill! Sangria, Kebabs And More Recipes For A Summertime Feast

Celebrate smoke, spice and everything nice about outdoor summer cooking.
18 Long Weekend Barbecue Menus
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18 Long Weekend Barbecue Menus

With menus starring everything from over-the-top burgers to saucy chicken legs, creamy salads and luxe desserts, your weekend grill sessions will be on point.
A One-Hour Backyard Barbecue Menu
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A One-Hour Backyard Barbecue Menu

Just plug in the patio lanterns and call your favourite neighbours – this delicious backyard barbecue comes together in no time.
12 Incredible Long Weekend Grilling Menus To Kick Off Summer
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12 Incredible Long Weekend Grilling Menus To Kick Off Summer

Let's break out all of summer's best hits for the first long weekend of the season.

Side Salads

Classic Macaroni Salad
Total 25 min
Recipes

Classic Macaroni Salad

Celery adds crunch and pimento peppers add kick to this crowd-pleasing pasta salad.
Total 25 min
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Total 20 min
Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Toss saucy Buffalo chicken with fresh veggies and a tangy blue-cheese dressing for a spicy-creamy combination that’s hard to beat.
Total 20 min
Thai Peanut Pasta Salad
Total 20 min
Recipes

Thai Peanut Pasta Salad

Sweet and savoury flavours come together for a scrumptious cold noodle salad.
Total 20 min
Antipasto Salad
Total 15 min
Recipes

Antipasto Salad

The test of a good picnic salad is whether it can make it to the main event without getting soggy. This one gets tossed right before it’s served, but the ingredients are safe to hang out in the cooler for hours. Packed with marinated vegetables, salami and cheese, it’s basically a meal in a bowl.—Michelle Rabin
Total 15 min
Herbed Wheat Berry Salad With Apricots And Almonds
Total 50 min
Recipes

Herbed Wheat Berry Salad With Apricots And Almonds

Satisfyingly chewy and high in protein, wheat berries make a great base for a room temperature side dish. This salad keeps well and leftovers are great for lunch, but we recommend assembling it right before serving for the best flavour and texture.—Eshun Mott
Total 50 min
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Marinades

Pineapple-Soy-Marinated Beef Short Ribs
Total 45 min
Recipes

Pineapple-Soy-Marinated Beef Short Ribs

Look for the 1⁄4-in.-thin-cut flanken-style beef short ribs for the most delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs. The 1⁄2-in.-thick ones will work in a pinch, but the marinade won’t permeate the meat as thoroughly. The marinade’s sweet-spicy-umami combination makes it irresistible.
Total 45 min
Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
Total 75 min
Recipes

Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

I love marinating with yogurt because the added dairy proteins and sugars help facilitate the Maillard browning and caramelization reactions, which lend tons of extra flavour. —Jennifer Pallian
Total 75 min
Velveted Pork and Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Total 140 min
Recipes

Velveted Pork and Snap Pea Stir-Fry

Velveting pork with baking soda makes the meat incredibly moist and juicy. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly after velveting so none of the alkaline taste remains. —Jennifer Pallian
Total 140 min
Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers
Total 90 min
Recipes

Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers

Instructions Find more easy and delicious vegetarian grilling recipes . Get more of our best tofu recipes .
Total 90 min
Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken
Total 50 min
Recipes

Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken

This recipe originally ran in Chatelaine more than 10 years ago. We've subbed fresh rosemary for dried, but otherwise it's still our all-time favourite grilled chicken recipe.
Total 50 min

BBQ Shopping and Cleaning

How To Keep Your Gas or Charcoal Grill Gleaming This Barbecue Season
Kitchen Tips

How To Keep Your Gas or Charcoal Grill Gleaming This Barbecue Season

A clean, well-oiled BBQ is essential for the perfect sear and for keeping food from sticking to the grill.
5 Safer, Metal-Free Ways To Clean Your Grill
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5 Safer, Metal-Free Ways To Clean Your Grill

Five ways to get it gleaming.
What To Look For When Buying A New Barbecue
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What To Look For When Buying A New Barbecue

For starters, do you actually need a new one? Some issues can be easily fixed at home.
How To Turn Your BBQ Into A Smoker
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How To Turn Your BBQ Into A Smoker

Unlike grilling, smoking is slow (very, very slow) and steady—but it can also be done on your grill with just a few easy tweaks. 
How To Grill Everything To Perfection
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How To Grill Everything To Perfection

Our grilling guide guarantees a successful BBQ season.
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Greek Chicken Skewers
Total 35 min
Recipes

Greek Chicken Skewers

A quick and easy Greek-inspired marinade makes this chicken skewer irresistibly delicious.
Total 35 min

Skewers and Kebabs

Recipes

Filipino Pork Skewers (Longganisa-Style)

Inspired by a hearty and rich breakfast sausage popular in the Philippines, our pork skewers are a healthier take packed with the same great flavour.
Total 35 min
Recipes

Miso-Maple Pork Tenderloin Skewers

These simple pork skewers get a major glow up from our maple-miso glaze.
Total 30 min
Recipes

Curried Coconut-Chicken Skewers With Honey-Lime Coleslaw

Fire up the grill and try these spicy skewers tonight. Once your family gets a taste of this curried chicken, it will be in high demand all summer long.
Total 35 min
Recipes

Simple Sausage Skewers

This versatile recipe comes together in minutes. (To make it even easier, you can sub in a store-bought spice mix, such as garam masala, shawarma seasoning or ras el hanout for the toasted spices). Stuff the sizzling kebabs into pitas with roasted veg; serve alongside dal, naan and kachumber; tuck into lettuce wraps; or make mini versions for cocktail hour.
Total 35 min