Presenting the Winners of Our Cooking with Fire Recipe Contest

Updated on May 06, 2024

These home cooks really brought the heat with these grilled recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert.

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Grand Prize: Italian Corn Salad

Total Time 35 mins
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I have made Mexican street corn and decided to create an Italian version. It is easy and keeps well in hot weather. This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Other cheeses such as feta, cheddar or Swiss also work well in this recipe. —Mary Frucelli, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 100 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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1st Place: Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Fennel Relish

Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Pork chops are great for grilling! If you have time, marinate them for several hours or overnight before grilling for even more flavor. You could also add lemon juice and zest to the marinade to add a bright citrus note to the pork. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup relish: 487 calories, 34g fat (9g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.
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2nd Place: Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad

Total Time 25 mins
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most of simple, seasonal ingredients. It combines the smoky flavors of grilled summer vegetables, juicy tomatoes, crusty bread and a zesty vinaigrette. Panzanella salad is best enjoyed after the bread has soaked up all the flavors and juices from the veggies and dressing. —Olga Kouloufakos, Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 263 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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3rd Place: Grilled Loaded Breakfast Skillet

Total Time 50 mins
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I owned an RV for more than 20 years and loved to go camping. I learned how to make so many meals on a grill. One of the best things about being at a campground is the smell of breakfast cooking in the morning throughout the campground. When I fixed this on my grill last week, the aroma on my deck reminded me so much of our camping days. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 494 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Runner-Up: Grilled Herbed Olives

Total Time 30 mins
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A few years ago, we hit the olive bar at our local grocery store and were amazed with the grilled olives. I never thought to grill olives before! Use whatever herbs you prefer. You could also use black olives or a combination of each. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 64 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.
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Runner-Up: Sriracha-Marinated Skirt Steak

Total Time 20 mins
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe when looking for ways to use up a bottle of Sriracha. I knew I wanted something quick and easy, but with a lot of flavor. The steak can also be cooked on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Avoid overcooking and cut the steak across the grain for the most tender result. Flank steak can be used in place of skirt steak. —Kristen Streepey, Geneva, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked steak: 286 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Runner-Up: Smoked Walnut Pie

Total Time 75 mins
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves to grill and use his smoker. I’ve been trying to think of unique recipes to try using the smoker and thought of this one! It’s our favorite pie—with all the same great flavors but just a hint of smoke! We all loved it, especially my husband. Pecans are a tasty substitution. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 513 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Runner-Up: Sweet Coffee-Rubbed Ribeyes

Total Time 25 mins
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I Iove cooking together. He’s an Old West chuck-wagon enthusiast and I love cooking foods from around the world. This steak is a favorite in our household! —Kylie Hatmaker, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 1010 calories, 79g fat (31g saturated fat), 231mg cholesterol, 1025mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 61g protein.
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Runner-Up: Grilled Raspberry Peach Cobbler

Total Time 65 mins
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When we grill, we often like to fix the entire meal outdoors. We have several grills, but prefer to grill with charcoal. That’s what I used for this recipe. Feel free to substitute other fruits in this cobbler. You need about six to seven cups of fresh or frozen fruit. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 377 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein.
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Runner-Up: Grilled Eggplant with Fig, Feta and Walnuts

Total Time 25 mins
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe checks all of the flavor boxes: sweet, savory, spicy and acidic. It can be a vegetarian Mediterranean main dish or side. Add a little prosciutto or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for even more flavor. —Kevin French, Dawsonville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 352 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein.
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Runner-Up: Orange Apricot Couscous Chicken

Total Time 40 mins
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love all the bright flavors in this recipe. The orange juice, curry powder, feta and mint really jazz up the rest of the ingredients! Once the ingredients are assembled, this recipe comes together in no time. Large cubed peaches or nectarines can be used instead of apricots. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/2 cup couscous and 5 teaspoons yogurt sauce: 312 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
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Runner-Up: Cowboy Grilled Meat Loaf

Total Time 50 mins
Servings 2 loaves (3 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe after eating grilled meat loaf at a restaurant years ago. I loved the idea and developed a recipe that we like even more! Using indirect heat allows the centers to cook through before the outsides of the loaves get too dark. —Karin Gatewood, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 373 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1208mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.