Presenting the Winners from Our Get Grilling Contest

Grand Prize: Grilled Lamb with Mint-Pepper Jelly

I used jalapeno pepper jelly to make the somewhat predictable duo of lamb and mint a little more exciting, and it paid off in a big way! —Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller, Alberta

Learn more about our contests and submit your own recipes for consideration.

1st Place: Grilled Ribeyes with Hatch Chile Butter

In summer, succulent ribeye steaks call for my flavor-packed compound butter, swirled with Hatch chiles, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

2nd Place: Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed ’em together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love with burgers. Locally sourced ingredients from the farmers market make it extra special. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

3rd Place: Grilled Vegetable Pesto Sandwiches

Grilling isn’t just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with prepared pesto and stacked with char-kissed summer produce. —Tanya Mehta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Most Innovative: Banh Mi Baby Back Ribs

We love both banh mi and ribs. This creative entree has all the flavors of the beloved Vietnamese sandwich–sans bread. Sprinkle the pork with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, in addition to the other garnishes, for a fun crunch. —Bonnie Geavaras-Bootz, Chandler, Arizona

Runner-Up: Chorizo Burgers

A chorizo burger? You bet! Pickled veggie toppers complement the spicy patties especially well. —Robert J. Johnson, Chino Valley, Arizona

Runner-Up: Crispy Grilled Wings

My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there’s a wing-eating contest, my husband is entering. Same goes for our 9-year-old daughter, who’s very proud of her record (16 wings). Our preference is crispy wings, which can be achieved on the grill with cornstarch. —Audrey Alfaro, Boise, Idaho

Runner-Up: Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

Eat dinner as they do in the Mediterranean with these delightfully different kabobs. Ouzo and the tzatziki dipping sauce give you a real taste of the Greek islands. —Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia

Runner-Up: Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey

This summer appetizer is inspired by the classic caprese salad made with tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction. Instead, I grilled nectarines as a base for the salad and added burrata, mint and honey. You could use any stone fruit if you can’t find beautiful fresh nectarines. —Anthony Gans, Hawthorne, California

Runner-Up: Grilled Peach Couscous Salad

You’ll feel inspired at the farmers market with the recipe for this couscous salad in tow. Grilled peaches and limes plus a subtly sweet dressing bring pizzazz. —Emily King, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Runner-Up: Grilled Summer Sausage Salad

It’s not often you see sausage in a salad, but I say why not? The grilled links and garden vegetables make for a garlicky, fresh-tasting, super-filling salad. I’ll even grill the romaine on occasion! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Runner-Up: Maple Sage Grilled Chicken

Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in the summer—or anytime. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin