As you spend time outside grilling this summer, experiment with some new flavors. There are so many different recipes out there to help you add flavor to your meat and vegetables. Level up your grilling by adding these marinade masterpieces into your rotation.

 

Do-it-all Marinade

It’s hard to beat a marinade that can be used on chicken, beef and pork. The versatility is a huge bonus! This recipe can be made with delicious ingredients such as balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a garlic to name a few. Creating this marinade is as simple as it gets. Just combine all nine ingredients and pour them over your desired meat. Chill and let it sit for five hours minimum. These bold flavors combine to create a mouthwatering mixture that will amp up any dish you grill. Check out this recipe here.

Veggie Marinade

Marinade is not just for meat. If you typically have a difficult time getting your loved ones to eat vegetables, this recipe is an excellent solution. You wont need to talk your family into eating this dish, they’ll be gobbling it up! This recipe will help give them an added kick. The best thing about this marinade is that you can throw it on any vegetable you can think of. With exciting flavors of lemon, basil, garlic and balsamic vinegar this side dish will compliment any entree. You can find the recipe here.

 

Spicy Chicken Marinade

If you’re tired of eating bland, dry chicken, give this recipe a try. It’s an excellent option for anyone looking to add an extra kick to their dinner. It involves lime zest, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and oregano to name a few of the delicious components. This recipe is pretty simple. It requires only eight ingredients and one hour of marinating time to get your chicken nice and spicy. This means you will be on your way to a delicious meal in no time! Try this recipe out by clicking here.

Mustard and Maple Syrup Marinade

This may seem like an odd combination, but don’t knock it until you try it! This fish marinade is one you’ll want to keep in your meal rotation. It’s pretty simple and only requires two ingredients. Add half a cup of maple syrup to four tablespoons of whole grain mustard. Taste the marinade and adjust the flavors to your liking. After that, pour the marinade on the fish and let it sit for five minutes before cooking. Throw some fresh herbs on top when you’re done and enjoy! You can also use this marinade on potatoes and carrots as well. A full meal from one marinade? Yes, please! You can find this recipe here.

Cooking on the grill is fun, but these marinades are a surefire way to keep it exciting too. Fight off monotony by experimenting with new and exciting flavors. Most of all, enjoy your summer with some delicious and healthy food.