DC Food Bloggers’ Recipes for a Weekend BBQ

From Alejandra Owens at One Bite At A Time

Hosting a BBQ this weekend? Don’t want to settle for boring hot dogs and regular old burgers? GOOD! I’ve got just the post for you!

You have plenty of time to pick a few recipes from the ones I’ve collected below–all from your very own DC Food Bloggers–and then get to the grocery store.

Don’t be afraid. None of us are so “gourmet” that you can’t make these recipes easily or quickly. Plus, we’ll give you the low-down on any given recipe and throw in a few tips and tricks while we’re at  it!

Making a few BBQ standards special will get everyone at your picnic, backyard or roof deck extra excited about your party. What? Don’t you want to be the envy of all your friends?

Have fun grillin’ it up this weekend folks! Share your favorite grill recipes with us in the comments.

Main Dishes

Carne Asada Tacos from One Bite At A Time (that’s me!)

Grilled Low Country Boil from The Bitten Word

Best BBQ Chicken from The Bitten Word

Grilled Pizza from Pete Bakes!

Ancho Chile Burgers from Pati’s Mexican Table

Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Scape Pesto Buffalo Burgers from Adventures in Shaw

Grilled Seafood Medley from Macheesmo

Dry Rubbed Slow Cooker Pulled Pork from Dine Like A Pauper

Sides and Salads

Smoky Corn Salad from Not Derby Pie

Coleslaw (Hold the Mayo!) from The Arugula Files

The Best Guacamole. Ever. from One Bite At A Time (that’s me!)

Edammame Succotash from State  Dinner

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese from A Girl’s Gotta Eat (scroll down a little)

Not So Potato-y Salad from Not Derby Pie

Cilantro Garlic Yogurt Sauce from One Bite At A Time

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Dressing from The Arugula Files

Tuscan Bean Dip from The Passion Fruits

Cat’s Famous Sausage Dip from Adventures of a Florida Girl In DC

Habanero Salsa from Pati’s Mexican Table

Grilled Parmesan Potatoes from Adventures of a Florida Girl In DC

Desserts

Tequila Soaked Watermelon Wedges from The Bitten Word

Peppermint Brownies from The Passion Fruits

Churkey’s Caramel Corn from Modern Domestic

Bacon Wrapped Strawberries from Pete Bakes!

Seriously Vanilla Cupcakes from Nikki Rappaport

Watermelon Mimosas from Modern Domestic

Strawberry Meyer Lemon Cocktails from Adventures in Shaw

White Sangria from Macheesmo