15 Things You Should Be Grilling (That You Probably Aren't)

1. Watermelon.

Everybody knows that burgers are great on the grill. And hot dogs take on a welcomed char that just isn't possible when cooked in the microwave. But those aren't the only foods that benefit from a little outdoor cooking. We're not talking chicken or steak either -- no, it's time to get creative and extend that smoky goodness to some of our other favorite foods.

Think watermelon, avocado and even doughnuts. All of those foods take on an extra something special after lying down on some hot grates. We have 15 ideas for you below, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Basically, if you can eat it, you can (and should) grill it -- or at least try.

1
Grilled Watermelon With Smoked Salt And Jalapeno Rings
Boulder Locavore
2
Grilled Peach and Basil Arnold Palmer
Half Baked Harvest
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3
Mediterranean Grilled Avocados With Chickpeas And Tahini
Food Faith Fitness
4
Grilled Caprese Skewers
Foodie Crush
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5
Grilled Potato Salad Recipe With Black Garlic Vinaigrette And Dill Cream
Feasting at Home
6
Grilled Brie With Blackberry Basil Smash Salsa And Grilled Bread
Half Baked Harvest
7
Grilled Romaine With Toasted Almonds
Slim Palate
8
Charred Corn With Rosemary Grilled Pizza
Foodie Crush
9
Strawberry Shortcake Grilled Doughnuts
Half Baked Harvest
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10
Grilled Artichokes And Polenta With Pesto
Feasting at Home
11
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Peaches With Balsamic Glaze
Foodie Crush
12
Campfire Grilled S'more Calzones
Half Baked Harvest
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13
Grilled Naan With Garlic Scape Chutney
Feasting at Home
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14
Grilled Asparagus With Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce
Spicy Southern Kitchen
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15
Grilled Clams With Charred Jalapeño Basil Butter
Half Baked Harvest

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