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Grilling recipes

Whether it's a Weber kettle in the backyard or a cast-iron grill pan on the stove, grilling adds char and smoke flavor no other method matches. Preheat hot, pat the protein dry, and don't flip too early.

46 recipes match this method.

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Wings Signature

Wings Signature

Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Wavy

Wavy

Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.

Time
5 min
Servings
1 servings
Cost per serving
$3.50/serving
Shawarma

Shawarma

Marinated meat — chicken, beef, or lamb — slow-roasted on a vertical spit until caramelised and juicy, then shaved and wrapped in flatbread with pickled vegetables, hummus, and garlic sauce. Street food perfected.

Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Argentinian Steak with Chimichurrigluten free

Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri

4.9 (88)

Charred skirt steak under a herb-and-vinegar chimichurri that wakes up everything it touches. Buenos Aires grilling, weekend-friendly.

Time
27 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$7.20/serving
Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort sandwich of seasoned ground beef simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, served piled high on a soft toasted bun. Quick to make and impossible to eat neatly.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Shrimp Taco

Shrimp Taco

Crispy sautéed shrimp seasoned with cumin and chili powder, tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with shredded cabbage, mango salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. A fast, flavour-packed taco night staple.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Onion Rings

Onion Rings

Thick-cut onion rings dipped in a seasoned beer batter and deep-fried until shatteringly crisp and golden. The interior turns sweet and soft while the coating stays crunchy — the perfect side or snack.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken is made up of bite-sized, seasoned, breaded, and perfectly deep-fried chicken chunks that are crisp and tender. Popcorn chicken is the term given to the little breaded pieces because they resemble popcorn.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets

Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast coated in a crispy seasoned breadcrumb crust and fried until golden. Tender inside, crunchy outside — a universally loved snack or meal served with your choice of dipping sauce.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

Thinly sliced unripe plantain deep-fried until golden and crisp, then lightly salted. A popular Nigerian snack with a satisfying crunch, sold in bags across Lagos markets and eaten as a side or standalone munch.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla

Quesadillas are Mexican dish made with a wrap of tortills filled with chicken and veggies

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Crispy Calamari And Tartar

Crispy Calamari And Tartar

Tender rings of squid coated in a light, seasoned flour crust and fried until golden and airy. Served alongside a cool, tangy homemade tartar sauce — a classic starter found on menus from seafood shacks to fine dining.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Lemon Cake

Lemon Cake

Nobody goes wrong with a lemon cake, it is perfect every time

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.50/serving
Stuffed Masa

Stuffed Masa

Masa is commonly eaten by the northern Nigeria, it is made from rice and often enjoyed as a breakfast or snacks

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Moi moi is a Nigerian delicacy made from beans

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is a perfect side dish to a rice menu, they can be eaten wholesomely as a main dish too, even as a breakfast option

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Bush Meat And Plantain

Bush Meat And Plantain

Grilled or stewed bushmeat — typically grasscutter or antelope — paired with fried ripe plantain. The smoky, gamey meat contrasts perfectly with the sweet caramelised plantain. A beloved combination in southern Nigerian cuisine.

Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.40/serving
Suya (Nigerian Spicy Beef Skewers)gluten free

Suya (Nigerian Spicy Beef Skewers)

4.9 (76)

West Africa's street-grill classic. thinly sliced beef coated in yaji peanut spice mix, charred over fire. Serve with sliced onion, tomato, and lime.

Time
37 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
410 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.10/serving
Beef Burger

Beef Burger

A beef burger is a sandwich made with a cooked patty of ground or chopped beef that is often placed in a bun or roll and garnished in various ways.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Prawn Native Pasta

Prawn Native Pasta

Nigerian prawn native pasta combines al dente spaghetti with a deeply flavoured palm-oil and crayfish base, fresh prawns, and assorted peppers. It is a Naija twist on pasta that tastes nothing like Italian — and is better for it.

Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$3.00/serving
Tex-Mex Beef Fajitasdairy free

Tex-Mex Beef Fajitas

Marinated skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced across the grain, and rolled into warm flour tortillas with charred peppers, onions, and lime. The Texas classic that the rest of the country adopted.

Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.80/serving
Asun Rice

Asun Rice

Asun rice is enjoyed by all parts of Nigeria, Asun, or peppered goat flesh, is another choice when we become sick of eating roasted or fried goat meat. You won't get bored of it if the correct ingredient is added to it.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Caribbean Rice And Peas

Caribbean Rice And Peas

Rice and peas is a Jamaican side dish made of red beans and coconut rice that has been spiced and given a hint of heat with fresh chili. It is enjoyed by all parts of Nigeria, traditionally prepared on the stove, but I believe that using the oven is much safer because coconut milk has a propensity to stick to the pan's bottom.

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Suya Rice

Suya Rice

Suya is enjoyed by all part of Nigeria, and Yes we can incorporate it into our smoky jollof rice or any other rice

Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$3.20/serving
Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken

A whole chicken seasoned with herbs, garlic, and butter, then slow-roasted on a rotisserie or in a high-heat oven until the skin is mahogany-crisp and the meat falls off the bone. The simplest impressive dinner.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Prawns

Grilled Prawns

Jumbo prawns marinated in garlic, lemon, chili, and olive oil, then char-grilled over high heat until lightly smoky and pink. Ready in under ten minutes and spectacular with crusty bread or jollof rice.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Honey Barbecue Wings

Honey Barbecue Wings

Chicken wings slow-baked until cooked through, then tossed in a sticky honey barbecue glaze and finished under the broiler until lacquered and caramelised. Sweet, smoky, and finger-licking addictive.

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Fish

Grilled Fish

You can make your own spiced grilled fish in the comfort of your kitchen with this very few ingredients

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Fish And Bole

Grilled Fish And Bole

The same marinade used for the grilled fish and grilled turkey recipes can be used As the wet rub for the fish and bole in this recipe

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Grilled Turkey

Grilled Turkey

An excellent way to have your turkey is by grilling

Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.50/serving
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is a classic American layer cake with a striking crimson crumb, mild cocoa flavour, and a generous cream cheese frosting. The vibrant colour comes from the reaction between natural cocoa, buttermilk, and a touch of food colouring. Moist, tender, and crowd-pleasing.

Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Chocolate Muffin

Chocolate Muffin

Deeply chocolatey muffins with a domed top, moist crumb, and melted chocolate chips in every bite. Made with Dutch-process cocoa and brewed coffee to amplify the chocolate depth. A bakery-style treat at home.

Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Cost per serving
$2.20/serving
Ekpang Nkukwo

Ekpang Nkukwo

The Efiks (Cross River) and the Ibibios (Akwa Ibom State) have a delectable dish called Ekpang nkukwo, which is made from a mixture of cocoyam, water yam, and leaves. In Cross Rivers, it is heavily eaten by nearly all new mothers or anyone getting ready to get married.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving
Ivorian Attiéké with Grilled Fishgluten free

Ivorian Attiéké with Grilled Fish

Côte d'Ivoire's everyday plate — fluffy fermented cassava couscous (attiéké) with a smoky grilled whole fish, fresh tomato-onion salad, and fiery pili-pili sauce.

Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Jamaican Jerk Chickendairy free

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

4.9 (124)

Charred, smoky, intensely seasoned bone-in chicken marinated in a fiery scotch-bonnet jerk paste. Jamaica's most exported flavor, in a home-kitchen-friendly version.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Calories
520 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.80/serving
Owo

Owo

Urhobo people from Delta State in Nigeria adore the soup known as "Urhobo Owo." It pairs well with starch, boiled yam, boiled plantains, and yellow garri. Whatever you prefer, Owo Soup won't let you down!

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Efo Riro

Efo Riro

since Efo Riro is one of Nigeria's most well-known vegetable soups and a favourite of the Yoruba people, it doesn't need an introduction. As long as you adhere to the main guidelines and prerequisites, making this dish is rather simple.

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Seafood Boil

Seafood Boil

Fresh prawns, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage are all combined in this seafood boil and simmered in a savoury broth. A magnificent one-pot supper that's ideal for serving a crowd!

Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.00/serving
Nigerian Egusi Soupgluten free

Nigerian Egusi Soup

4.9 (89)

Rich melon-seed stew with leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil. the Sunday afternoon soup that anchors a Nigerian table. Serve with pounded yam or fufu.

Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
6 servings
Calories
520 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.20/serving
Beef Bulgogidairy free

Beef Bulgogi

4.8 (71)

Sweet-savory marinated beef seared in a screaming-hot pan. Korean BBQ classic over rice with kimchi alongside.

Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
520 kcal
Cost per serving
$6.40/serving
Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

4.8 (76)

Marinated lemon-garlic chicken thighs sliced thin, piled into warm pita with tomato, onion, and cool tzatziki. Athens street-corner gyros at home.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
580 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.60/serving
Butter Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Curry

People tend to confuse butter chicken curry for curry, the difference is Compared to chicken curry, butter chicken typically has more spice flavours and is creamier and sweeter.

Time
1 hr 20 min
Servings
6 servings
Cost per serving
$4.50/serving
Soul Food Fried Chicken with Collard Greens

Soul Food Fried Chicken with Collard Greens

Buttermilk-brined chicken with a craggy seasoned crust, alongside collards slow-cooked with smoked turkey until the pot likker is rich enough to drink. The plate that holds the centre of Black Southern American cooking.

Time
2 hr
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$5.10/serving
Colombian Bandeja Paisa

Colombian Bandeja Paisa

The legendary Antioquia platter — red beans, rice, chicharrón, chorizo, ground beef, fried egg, sweet plantain, avocado, and arepa. One plate that holds the whole region.

Time
2 hr
Servings
4 servings
Cost per serving
$6.40/serving
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Porkdairy free

Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

4.9 (87)

Smoky, sweet, fork-tender pulled pork from a humble pork shoulder. 8 hours in the slow cooker, zero attention required, infinite sandwich potential.

Time
8 hr 10 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
480 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.80/serving

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