{"id":242794,"date":"2025-05-18T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242794"},"modified":"2025-05-18T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T03:10:01","slug":"15-budget-friendly-cookout-recipes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242794\/15-budget-friendly-cookout-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Budget-Friendly Cookout Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everything is more expensive these days, there is no denying that. Grocery bills are rising which isn&#8217;t ideal when hosting a barbecue. There are some tips and tricks, though, that can help save a few dollars. Using store coupons, buying BOGO items, and planning the meal around what&#8217;s on sale will help save some dough. But, what we love most is preparing recipes that use simple ingredients, that are readily available, and big on flavor. So, we&#8217;ve gathered 15 budget-friendly cookout recipes to help you host the best summer bash.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6317529861455872 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/other-salad\/better-then-k-f-c-coleslaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IsizWa13pEcsaAApbuzY5L5dUAy6eFqc76Dsg60dPoleeZ6aGCQNyd-bOu12zvZ3iTOs4dI8hjlRl_Lhtnx9sc8ogo8mTnbUA5uvi4sCF5hAh6lpfGIW\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BRENDA-LEE BARAJAS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WATERTOWN, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/S5VRlTjwkyp6senX-ln6pT_rrqOxEomGRTb7N-fgYXr17vpCmPUHKrUSht7qQZ1Iw_Pc7-eFKGsW664KcJNpyejOc-A0nZagHJCnNg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/other-salad\/better-then-k-f-c-coleslaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Better Than K.F.C Coleslaw<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I promise you if you make this coleslaw, you will like this. It has just the right mix of ingredients.&#8221; &#8211; Brenda-Lee<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/marinated-flank-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2zwURu6aqWz-LzsNddip7NVVgF7movKzEG03xAV4sD8mk0Al9KOIkUoqrEOWHjAX38VynA8VKQNcGeEoF3PtIjv_A-XDKqro8a48xrql-f9_J16GrX0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANE THOMPSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SCOTTSDALE, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MqTWyyunJ4Faxjzg1hdfEFwnLDYeBOmDDOtzNz6moN5URnD01cZXP38bLNXlFvTMylg6sEltpSayrP88qKrDX1kBXy7Ycc8DJNlqnpI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/marinated-flank-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marinated Flank Steak<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This easy recipe has been one of my family&#8217;s favorites for over 25 years. It is often requested as one of those celebration meals.&#8221; &#8211; Jane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/fruit-crisp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HLxTVjgufGevZKKj_3Zb9lC_Lys6cpJECLrtWyKeGeD7WckAF4b4-AmU9zPJFuynMo605vXharNsjlQvs4LdqkVrflNZywL4_81ssQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBBIE LACHANCE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BIDDEFORD, ME<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/U9nkRqeTI0fkuLOlpebxjG3jp5ED3rwwTx8iepWo3VfEyCGDKRr0V8ibPtNRXC19B2g1XNfEd4WOzXJgXBy8ocFh5RYgge31ah4SX8w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/fruit-crisp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fruit Crisp<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a fast and easy dessert! Everyone thinks I spent all day putting it together. Little do they know how easy it is and, of course, I will never tell&#8230; &#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/marinated-cucumbers-onions-and-tomatoes-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gS-p3lxeKIPkdaET2Fj-Gl8SWvzn-gYphwWPyGop6R2sef0b8KQVITruYtRihfwhCPxqPNYRMJGzcH5vAdHUpX-INOkRZ3Q2T_0zkNbJLKUcx1MjfJnTNw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANGIE BUEHLER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OLATHE, KS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8lVtsGv6IAlMZD9JGeGFZw58p9-wZEgPMhv7_XjuQd8ib2WlAQ_s7FAS6mJmGHg43TcDx0issNlmdSsxTn9x3gH0rxW1GxUTKMF55Go=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/marinated-cucumbers-onions-and-tomatoes-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I grew up marinating cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes every summer as a side dish. Always a great side to a summertime meal.&#8221; &#8211; Angie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/drink\/cocktail\/fresh-lemonade-syrup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/q-BWt6--gnoraBwusYHvNLMnpEo_PW0cwdK9zlNqPRd4LNXSM69sV8N_FpJhWCGI3F0eqb7Qe8LW2hgebtFMvfj0z2aicrY5rNVR4gmKNbR96vexDX97bg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMY CROYLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BELLINGHAM, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bopSeEQTfcIJqcFVKkXPnUK6YiaO9ljIuuYH10UHoDC-VCGBTDrVkhs0Sm_0FuJenZhU1Dc2VNZVLXkR_rWSXZt3g7yQGrIZFV1_0TWv=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/drink\/cocktail\/fresh-lemonade-syrup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Lemonade Syrup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I got this recipe from my mom a few years ago, and since then, I have found many ways to modify it, even though it is excellent just made into classic lemonade. This can be made into classic lemonade, strawberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, Arnold Palmer, or into a lemon granita, with or without something for the adults. I always have this syrup in the fridge during the summer.&#8221; &#8211; Amy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-pasta-salad\/best-macaroni-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Sh0KMUqlN1GCKQvXoOqjGWbZxhsgyR1JHTC_nq_QTu1zi1R4-nIlVyCa9wdGcnoUC8YT3Or5DTN7_9Eexj0rrMupD4S6RL9cL4CS1n8IUvbEbY8qCKPJQw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANNE JORDAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XZhgU9i7LCAqFpziXKC599qH5lNCcfmZjD3_7ZyXduPuZixZmNpnyODf9hacriod23xbLdY3Q6SaWm_ublmacaS1hDZk-UjUUqvCmw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-pasta-salad\/best-macaroni-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Macaroni Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is the best macaroni salad that I&#8217;ve tasted. If you like Knorr&#8217;s Spinach dip recipe, you&#8217;re gonna love this!&#8221; &#8211; Anne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/grilled-corn-the-sweetest-corn-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cS80LyewtYRM22sg29jylmwKbZLzqJCWKHY1DUAyVIgGDmDDOpZLXXxeMP5iLk32jYkw6H89IlBx_n-73q4BCqSvIRSOxWkBOoW9yEESi4f4p4GqV5s\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DIDI DALABA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GREECE, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TrXa8EhEJ4fsD5TGW9W6LXGUKH6nqO5tFff9UFMugEIayfBDvc6tJnbB5VzBTNoUupkjtovSpvvY-ke4gHIm_EawzPfpe4T-ppIGdJM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/grilled-corn-the-sweetest-corn-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Corn &#8211; The Sweetest Corn Ever (2 ing.)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;For the longest time every time I had a get-together or function of any kind that involved grilling, the first question I was always asked was if I was going to make my grilled corn on the cob. I couldn&#8217;t figure out what was so darn special about my corn until my friends and family told me it was seasoned just right. Sweet enough, with a hint of salt, and then we spread on the butter&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; Didi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/baked-beans-w-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-JD-kWAqbPtLtIzOUKVPLY6IKOjq_l7v7TSaKkXF8MHCCPR3V_-HcnOCTVdIfk1pK3MK_J5hTYeiEr4GMMPSH4Ru_Bs3lQsC6AAVwfM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LAURA HUFFMAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SOLON, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ppdhH5VfSJ2dWMJLPjTb_21xluKdA_cafES08FSZX-xY6c5hiXcW3V6IvlN-UCuZ1vyokGV9s_k6pWNTsASwLa-1SuspoyhIidEwzoIk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/baked-beans-w-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Beans With Bacon<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family and friends will ask me to bring my baked beans to our get-togethers. I also like to make them for our backyard cookouts and holidays.&#8221; &#8211; Laura<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/mile-high-strawberry-pie-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jprUKT0JD9TOu0LL3x30bl71Ii99aCkEDKdVgMds0bNGWqKzbRRaAShMauX9BS4O5Yx3JeujBE1uopp-D4ZIPzeF4ZDavO1ICMQuZ5UplnUEOez3CXA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">COLLEEN SOWA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LA CROSSE, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sgoiAYEy1s2s91S10J5YsVGRLgc1qfN1KRkXcmmGhlFqQNgSY5plal12LHuU0FdsKuLfE1AX7eDcboVPOPSEvfGh4eB8Bwp3tahbqmo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/mile-high-strawberry-pie-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mile High Strawberry Pie!<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a simple yet wonderful pie! The strawberries are piled high and aren&#8217;t mushy, but fresh! This is not an overly sweet pie.&#8221; &#8211; Colleen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-banana-cream-pie\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8SmYb8LMZrAUwlvchKZBhpf9Pte-E9ZpH7KRitqTKTQbRKXlonvn2K58wjzgIFHbUG7dFqZ0yoyOuFJdTrUOWQkekPxss_RhNtK9XJElFj4JuGfW6Vc2\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-banana-cream-pie\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Banana Cream Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This quick and Easy Banana Cream Pie is ready in minutes. It&#8217;s so rich and creamy, nobody will believe it isn&#8217;t made from scratch.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/other-sauce-spread\/hot-dog-onions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PiRiGRVlIiXZD44rGpjLQEyG64xD5Rti0vVdFGiRjT-HdAxMN-wnUrW-09K25Q0Qo-nDUSAWFrizgYHv5vFHmBiobx7Crcxl3jPpkSM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LILLIAN RUSSO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LONG ISLAND, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LwGYRnO9rc2GMCqVJRInRFfOvSDV3IOaROU3_AWCNA74cAH-ZZakbfjvo7R1UTGUhWOD8sr5pg9cg2Bou07qdDS0dABcERswAjeajPI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/other-sauce-spread\/hot-dog-onions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hot Dog Onions<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I tried many different hot dog onion recipes. I mixed and matched them until I got the perfect combination!&#8221; &#8211; Lillian<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/zucchini-and-basil-pesto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PTt2HfJnQEJw3_ILKpn1gFv6gttbAv-FCAuFNZcuRGtGPTJJLHeItgDUmgRdngqqr-N-XuHPy5DHJsT5ggEqpuGD1kHDWK3C0vUhrLUp4VaQZKt5s-MFkg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANTONETTE RICOTTA PIZZOLLA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FLUSHING, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0P7SjEyOQc6M4U4eBL2a447ekIZP6Khqi6OgrH_5anEjLLsHqLqokfEw8h8jShjWspBEQAoRzohCGa6BfIX1GZOElGKgzFF0hD5Y1JU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/zucchini-and-basil-pesto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zucchini and Basil Pesto<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This tastes great with any kind of pasta!&#8221; &#8211; Antonette<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/ginger-citrus-chicken-thighs-off-the-grill.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O553M8edbXC29QMqWAeeZEm3B8bKj84APo-xgazVW3WhzuZ4cYLFFv-qUj2xr2OwmnSlTZDmYwUwy6-2QNG238wH7bAaHY-qxdsVGjLu\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">IRIS MCCALL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHICAGO, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OSgu3TJOOhtRKc2YaCIC-atqTbHmx1tTihZEyoeoLDclt2Kw4jb7T4w24fySaGnmV4mULZog_jjJ9y1N0up0HHV5yhkG8cGfVFes6w83wZQHeXi_tpO3Uw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/ginger-citrus-chicken-thighs-off-the-grill.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs off the Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I did the grill today. 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