Romaine lettuce stays crisp on the grill but ges a great smoky flavor. To make this salad, simply marinate the tomatoes in advance and use some of the marinade as a tangy dressing. it's particularly delicious when served alongside grilled chicken breasts.
Get the recipe: Grilled Romaine with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
Breakfast
Who says grilling is an evening-only activity? Surprise the family with an alfresco breakfast! Buttermilk-infused French toast gains a smonky flavor that goes perfectly with breakfast sausages and mape syrup. The easy grilled blueberries are an optional touch that's sure to have the kids clamoring for more.
Get the recipe: Grilled French Toast Sausages and Blueberries
Soup
Add a new dimension to this classic cold soup by briefly grilling the vegetables before combining them. Be sure not to cook the vegetables completely -- you want to preserve the freshness of traditional gazpacho while adding just a hint of smoky grilled flavor.
Get the recipe: Grilled Gazpacho with Cucumber, Corn and Mint
Green Beans
You've probably cooked veggies on the grill, but what about green beans? Over a hot fire, they gat a delicious charred flavor and become the perfect finger food. And there's no reason to trim the ends - te stems make a perfect little handle for dipping.
Get the recipe: Blackened Green Beans with Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
Clams
The grill is a great place to cook briny clams -- just put them in a pan over hot coals and they open right up. Adding garlic bread, grilled lemons and a garlicky broth completes the dish. You can turn this appetizer into a main course by mixing the finished clams with cooke linguine.