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Hearty grilled meats and vegetables served with dips and rustic bread, perfect for outdoor gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 lbs beef ribeye steaks, cut into thick strips
02 - 1 lb bone-in pork chops, thick-cut
03 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
06 - 2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 large zucchini, sliced diagonally
09 - 2 red bell peppers, cut into large strips
10 - 1 large red onion, sliced into thick rings
11 - 2 large ears of corn, husked and cut into thirds
12 - 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Dips & Accompaniments

15 - 1 cup classic ranch dip
16 - 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
17 - 1 cup creamy blue cheese dip
18 - 1 loaf rustic country bread, sliced thick
19 - 2 cups mixed baby greens, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, toss beef, pork, and chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, onion, corn, and mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
04 - Grill meats in batches: ribeye steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare; pork chops for 5–6 minutes per side; chicken thighs for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest meats covered with foil.
05 - Grill zucchini and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes per side; onions and corn for 3–4 minutes, turning until charred; mushrooms for 2 minutes per side.
06 - Grill bread slices for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly toasted.
07 - Arrange grilled meats and vegetables in generous piles on a large wooden board or platter. Place dips in bowls and scatter bread and baby greens around the board.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their own plates.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy impressive but comes together in under two hours, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • Everyone gets to build their own perfect bite, which somehow makes even picky eaters happier and the whole experience feels more interactive and fun
  • The combination of smoky meat, charred vegetables, and cool creamy dips creates this perfect balance of flavors and textures that keeps people coming back for more
02 -
  • Don't crowd the grill—if your meats and vegetables are touching or overlapping, they'll steam instead of char. Work in batches if you need to. That extra time is worth the perfect sear.
  • Oil the grill grates, not just the food. Run an oiled paper towel across the hot grates before you start cooking, and you'll avoid sticking and get those picture-perfect grill marks that make people think you do this professionally.
03 -
  • Make your dips ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Pull them out 15 minutes before serving so they're cool and creamy but not ice-cold, which mutes their flavor.
  • Cut your vegetables the morning you're serving so they're ready to toss on the grill the moment it's hot. There's something freeing about having everything prepped and being able to just focus on the cooking and the people.
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