Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

It takes little effort to spatchcock a whole chicken and the outcome is a beautiful presentation. The tender, juicy flavor of grilled spatchcock chicken paired with grilled vegetables is an easy, dependable meal everyone will love.

At Natural Grocers, we’ve always been huge advocates for eating more vegetables, so the next time you’ve got the grill fired up for meat or meat alternatives, why not grill whatever fresh vegetables you have in the fridge? Vegetables take little time to cook, they’re the perfect candidates for grilling, and the options are almost endless. It’s an easy and delicious way to eat your veggies!

Taco Tuesday! Or Wednesday, or Thursday, or Friday… or any day of the week because these shrimp tacos are so delicious and easy to make! Be careful though, the cilantro lime crema is so addictive, you may find yourself adding it to everything.

Grilled until golden brown with crispy edges, this chicken rubbed with a spicy garlicky cashew sauce is to die for. The recipe can be made ahead and is adjustable too—alter the heat to your preference, sub almonds or walnuts for the cashews, and parsley for the cilantro. It is easy to make and so full of flavor, perfect for cookouts and small gatherings with family!

A simple rustic dish, shakshuka is a regular feature in Israeli cuisine. It is equally delicious eaten day or night and is best enjoyed with bread to sop up the flavorful sauce. A quick and easy budget-friendly meal that will wow your family!

Interested in in adding more plant-based meals to your diet? This recipe is for you! Lentils, although tiny, are a powerhouse of nutrition that are high in fiber, protein, and the all-important B vitamin folate. Super simple, extremely affordable, and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is a great option for a hearty breakfast, a warming lunch, or healthy dinner. Add more water to make it a soup, or eat it just as it is. You might also try it over brown rice topped with a plant-based “cheeze.” Any way you eat it, these lentils are delicious!