The best brioche buns.

Last weekend I made a favorite, simple grilled chicken recipe and served it aside tzatziki and schug, and the whole exercise made me excited for the outdoor cooking season ahead: the charred, smoky flavors, the array of creamy, herby, spicy condiments, the olive oil grilled bread, the bubbling, berry desserts mounded with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

The Best No-Knead Brioche Buns

e buns will be light and airy, perfect for any burger you might find yourself cooking this weekend.

Two Veggie Burgers

Either of these veggie burgers could be sandwiched between the brioche mentioned above, but if youโ€™re up for it, I highly recommend making homemade pita bread, especially if youโ€™re making the falafel burgers.

A bowl of cut open rounds of pita bread.

4 Classic Dips

On the Grill

Grilled chicken breast on a plate aside bread, peppers, and salad.

The above-pictured grilled chicken breast has become a recent favorite. It calls for a quick brine and a simple (and quick!) marinade, and the results are outstanding: juicy, flavorful, tender meat.

Below are a few more of my favorite grilling season recipes (with a few condiments to match).

Salads & Sides

veggie loaded stuffed bell peppers.

The above-pictured veggie-loaded stuffed pictures could easily stand alone as a vegetarian entrรฉe, but it also makes a great side dish. Find more favorite salads and side dishes below:

Find Many More Ideas Right Here โ†’ย Saladsย &ย Sides

Desserts

Many More Ideas Right Here โ†’ย Desserts

Drinks