From our friends at Napoleon!
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and if you’re a busy parent, you know how quickly evenings fill up with hockey practice, homework, and early mornings. The best part? Your grill can step up and save the day. We’ve pulled together our Top 7 Back to School BBQ Recipes that are simple, tasty, and family favourites from coast to coast. From grilled pizza and tacos to hearty one-pan meals and cheesy nachos, there’s something for everyone at the table. Bonus—leftovers make packing tomorrow’s lunch a breeze.
1. Pizza, Of Course!
Pizza is a family favorite and something every kid enjoys. This easy pan pizza recipe can be customized to suit the family’s taste. From fully loaded to plain cheese, there’s something for everyone when you make pizza.
Pepperoni Pan Pizza
You know those pizzas with the super buttery, crispy bottoms, the perfectly airy and cooked middle and super cheesy tops? You can make that, recreate those pan pizzas at home with this easy, sort of, copycat recipe for your barbecue!
2. On a Bun
Food on a bun is portable and perfect. Sandwiches, burgers, dogs and more, you can do no wrong when you have something fresh off the barbecue and right onto a bun.
Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers
Grilled Cheese Smash Burgers are the epitome of griddled cuisine—fast, fun, and bursting with flavor!
Seattle-Style Hot Dog
Seattle might be known for its coffee and rain, but the real hidden gem, if you ask a BBQ enthusiast, is the Seattle-style hot dog.
Authentic Philly Cheesesteak
Try this recipe on your barbecue for the best, most authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich you have ever tasted.
3. Tacos
Every day can be Taco Tuesday, and picky eaters rejoice because these recipes can be easily customized to suit. Try one of these recipes tonight!
Crunch Wrap Extreme
Get the perfect bite, everything in one mouthful, delicious and cheesy, meaty, crunchy, and savory with a hint of sweet.
Chicken Fajitas
These spice-filled and flavorful fajitas are made fast and easy on your Napoleon griddle, sizzling with tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and onions.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp tacos just got a saucy upgrade with this easy Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos recipe, perfectly crafted for the grill.
4. Noodles
Pasta is easy and delicious. It can be as quick and simple, or it can be a place to hide an extra serving of veggies. Anyone want some extra cheese on top?
Grilled Chicken with Pasta
One taste and you will understand why this dish is called Marry Me Grilled Chicken with Pasta.
Guinness Mac & Cheese
Adding Guinness to macaroni and cheese added this new depth of flavor that makes this Guinness Mac & Cheese the best macaroni and cheese ever.
Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Noodles
These Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Noodles are easy to make with whatever you happen to have on hand.
5. One Pan
Easy meals don’t have to use every pan in the kitchen, and when you use the grill, things can get even easier. These one pan meals are a set and forget for about 30 minutes, then suddenly dinner is ready.
Cajun Chicken & Rice
Perfect for two or a crowd, it’s an easy and satisfying way to bring Southern comfort to your table in under an hour.
Chicken Tikka with Rice
This dish brings together the bold, aromatic spices of tikka with the rich, comforting texture of biryani.
Sheet Pan Salad with Chicken, Sausage, & Potatoes
Weeknight dinners just got easier with our Sheet Pan Salad with Chicken Sausage & Potatoes!
6. Breaded and Baked
Breaded, baked, and roasted, no one can resist food with a crunchy crisp exterior, or something superbly succulent. These two easy recipes are perfect for any weeknight.
Easy Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is an easy-to-access cut that will feed a small family. It’s quick and easy to cook, with results that can be out of this world.
Pretzel Breaded Barbecue Baked Chicken
Chicken fingers are quite possibly the perfect food, next to an expertly prepared steak.
7. Nachos
Customizable tacos that you don’t even have to try to hold? Sign me up! Layer leftovers, cheese, or any of your other favorite ingredients on a tray and bake until bubbly. There’s nothing not to love about a good platter of nachos. The best part about these recipes, toss your favorite veggies, use your favorite meat, the ingredients list is for inspiration. Nachos are like the jazz of food!
Brisket Bite Nachos
Whether it’s a weeknight meal or you’re celebrating the big game, these nachos will surely satisfy.
Plank Roasted Nachos
Gourmet doesn’t have to be crazy or complicated. These Plank Roasted Nachos make that abundantly clear.
Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef
This recipe for Street Corn Nachos with Smoked Beef is an exciting new way to eat your nachos.
People Also Asked:
What are the 10 best meals for a teenager to eat?
Look at the recipes above and be surprised that most of the foods there are in the top 10 for teens to eat and even help to cook! Stir-fries encourage vegetable eating and are a great way to learn how to prepare foods for cooking. They also tend to like:
- Curry
- Pizza
- Pastas
- Homemade burgers and other foods on buns
- Quesadillas
- And even breakfast for dinner can go over a treat!
How to feed a family of 4 on $10 a day?
Feeding a whole family on a budget is challenging to say the least. Some suggestions include purchasing the highest quality meat within budget – because it’s good, it is satisfying and can go farther when spread out. Pasta and rice, and beans are great ways bulk out a meal for little money. Purchasing in-season fruits and vegetables are a great way to keep costs down.
What are good dinner foods for kids?
Any meal that fills a belly and prevents picky eating is a good meal for kids. Fed is best. Picky eaters can be frustrating. Encouraging them to help with preparation and cooking can help. But, try:
- Tacos
- Pasta like mac n cheese or spaghetti
- Breaded chicken
- Burgers
- Sandwiches
- Breakfast for dinner
What can a 12-year-old make for food?
12-year-olds can take some responsibility for feeding themselves. Sandwiches, toast, cereal, and even an age-appropriate charcuterie are easy and don’t use too many appliances. If they’re mature for their age, they’ve probably already started learning how to use kitchen appliances. If that is the case, scrambled eggs, boxed macaroni and cheese, soup, and other things can be added to this list.
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