Summer Grilling Recipes the Kids Will Enjoy

The return of summer often signals the start of grilling and barbecue season. While steaks, burgers, and hot dogs are popular foods to throw on the grill, there are many more fun options for kids, from street corn to pizza. Let’s explore some creative grilling recipes for the younger generation.

Kid-Friendly Summer Grilling Recipes

• Chicken-Apricot Skewers: Kids might love the idea of eating their food on a “stick,” and this recipe earns high praise. It combines apricots and chicken soaked in a flavorful marinade that includes peanut butter, coconut milk, and yogurt.
• Grilled Mexican Street Corn: You can make this food truck favorite in your own backyard with this simple recipe. Corn is grilled with the husks on and served with a lime crema sauce.
• Herb Garden Pizza: While people of all ages like pizza, it’s especially popular with kids. This recipe uses pre-made dough and is enough to make four individual pizzas. That means each child can add their favorite toppings!
• Quinoa Burgers: If the kids in your family have adopted a vegan lifestyle, this 30-minute recipe might be a hit. It combines cooked quinoa, vegan mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, flax eggs, and more. Top it with spicy guacamole for an extra kick.
• Grilled Chicken Wings: This recipe for grilled chicken wings includes a dry rub in place of the usual marinade. You can serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, spicy barbecue, and ranch. Grill some veggies alongside the wings for a quick and easy meal.
• On-the-Grill Grilled Cheese: How about taking everyone’s favorite sandwich, grilled cheese, and throwing it on an actual grill? This recipe, which calls for adding fig jam, might be worth a try.
• Strawberry Shortcake Grilled Doughnuts: We’re wrapping up our list with a fun summer dessert sure to become a family favorite. You’ll grill your favorite glazed doughnuts and then top them with strawberries and whipped ricotta cheese!

Because the busy season for grilling peaks in July, we thought it was important to share a few grilling tips to keep your family safe this summer.

Grill Safety Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 11,421 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues each year between 2017 and 2021. These prevention steps might help keep your family from becoming one of those statistics:

• Locate the grill at least three feet away from the house, decking, pergolas, overhead branches, and eaves.
• To avoid flame-ups, clean grease and build-up off the grill racks and trays after each use.
• Make sure the lid on the grill is up/open before attempting to light it.
• Never leave your grill unattended, and make sure to keep pets and small children back from it.
• Use propane and charcoal grills outdoors only, not in a garage or other covered area.
• When operating a charcoal grill, use only starter fluid. Never add any other flammable liquids to start the fire or keep it going.
• Before using your grill for the first time each year, be sure to check the gas tank hose for leaks. Apply a light solution of soap and water to the hose. If there is a leak, it will release bubbles. If you detect a leak, either by smell or the soapy bubble test, turn off both the gas tank and grill and call a professional for service.

Invest in a Mobile Monitoring Unit

Summer is a season when the kids are on the go playing with friends and neighbors. A good safety measure might be to slip a discreet mobile monitoring unit into their pocket when they are away from home. In the event of an emergency, they can call for help with the press of a button. Call 1-844-203-5617 to learn more!