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Budget101® Summer Grilling Series

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🔥 Budget101® Summer Grilling Series: 20+ Low-Cost Recipes You’ll Crave All Season Long

This recipe collection is part of the Budget101® Summer Grilling Series—a lineup of low-cost, high-flavor favorites tested and loved by real families for over 20 years.

If you’re tired of boring burgers and dry chicken, we’ve got you covered. This sizzling series is packed with flavor-forward recipes that bring the heat—without burning through your grocery budget. Whether you’re hosting a weekend BBQ, celebrating a holiday, or just looking for affordable weeknight meals, these recipes make grilling on a budget delicious and easy.

From smoky grilled veggies to juicy chicken skewers, the Budget101® Summer Grilling Series includes something for everyone—without spending a fortune. These frugal summer meals are flavorful, filling, and ideal for meal prep too. Plus, they’re designed with real grocery budgets in mind.

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Key West Grilled Chicken

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This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. Key West Grilled Chicken Skewers (with Honey Lime Marinade) Enjoy the flavors of summer any time of year with this delicious Key…

Maple Glazed Grilled Salmon

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This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. If you don’t normally care for salmon you’ll be amazed at how this simple cooking technique and maple glaze can transform a…

Stuffed Grilled Portabellas

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This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. Looking for a hearty lunch packed with flavor? Try these scrumptiously grilled portabello mushrooms with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella! These can…

Chipotle Lime Grilled Cauliflower

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This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. Chipotle Lime Grilled Cauliflower Steaks (Bold Flavor, Zero Fuss!) Imagine thick cauliflower steaks brushed with olive oil and fresh lime juice, kissed…

Grilled Asparagus

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This post may contain affiliate links, see Disclosure. With spring here and summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about recipes for the barbeque. In our house,…

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💡 Budget Grilling Tips for Frugal Summer Recipes

  • Buy meats in bulk when on sale and freeze in meal-size portions. Check your local Walmart weekly ad for current deals.
  • Use marinades to tenderize tougher (cheaper) cuts and infuse bold flavor.
  • Grill vegetables in foil packets—zucchini, mushrooms, and corn are perfect for affordable sides.
  • Make your own seasoning blends using our DIY Montreal Steak Seasoning or Burgers & Fries Blend.
  • Use leftover grilled meat in wraps, salads, or quesadillas for easy next-day meals.

📌 Save or Share This Summer Grilling Series

Bookmark this post or share it with your favorite grill-master friends! You can even pin your favorite recipe images to Pinterest and revisit them when it’s time to fire up the BBQ again. 🔥🍗🌽 For tips on how to host a backyard BBQ on a budget, check out this helpful BBQ bash tips.

Budget101 Summer Grilling Series with juicy steaks, grilled corn, and colorful kabobs on a flaming barbecue grill – a collection of 20+ budget-friendly BBQ recipes perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight meals, and frugal feasts.

Want more low-cost seasonal favorites? Explore the full Budget101® Recipe Index for cheap eats that don’t skimp on flavor.

Melissa 'Liss' Burnell, Founder of Budget101

👩‍🍳 About the Author

Melissa "Liss" Burnell started Budget101.com in 2001 because she needed it to exist — not because she saw a market opportunity. She was feeding a family of four on under $200 a month, and people kept asking how, so she started writing everything down.

That turned into 25 years of recipes, debt-busting strategies, and DIY content — including figuring out how to make 128 loads of laundry detergent for less than $2. Millions of families have quietly used this site to stretch a dollar without feeling like they're sacrificing anything. She's also the author of two bestselling budget cooking ebooks, available on Amazon.

📚 More on the About page, or find her on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.

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