BBQ Basics: 10 Things Every Guy Should Be Able to Make on the Grill

Let's be real: Even guys like something sweet to finish off a hearty barbecue. The grill's already hot, so why not toss on some peaches for dessert? And, as if you needed another reason to try this recipe, the peaches are soaked in Bourbon and cooled off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe at Food52.

Even vegetables become irresistibly flavorful thanks to the magical powers of a grill. Pile these perfectly seasoned babies on a burger, eat them with spicy shrimp, or enjoy them all by themselves (you better believe it). Get the recipe at Food52.

Some like it hot. Shrimp get a spicy kick with Sriracha and Worcestershire sauce. Season the shrimp aggressively, skewer those bad boys, stick them on the grill for 5 minutes, sprinkle with cilantro, and grab 'em by the tail, and pop 'em in your mouth. Get the recipe at Food52.

You fancy, huh? Well, kind of. Grilling oysters is a quick and easy way to amp up the oysters' briny flavor and give them a nice browning without drying them out. And it doesn't hurt that all your guests will be super impressed. Bet they didn't even know oysters could be grilled. Get the recipe at Food52.

A little lesson: these are called Brussels sprouts. Not brussel sprouts or brussels' sprouts, just Brussels sprouts. Once you've mastered the lingo, you're ready to enjoy these smoky, garlicky vegetables charred on the grill. And hey, since they're vegetables, it's almost like eating a salad, right? Get the recipe at Food52.

There's nothing like Mexican-style corn on the cob to get you reminiscing about wild times south of the border (except maybe some strong tequila). The corn is cooked until tender, crusted with cheese and cilantro, and then finished off with a squeeze of lime. So yeah, you might want to double the recipe. Get the recipeat Food52.

These potatoes pack a punch. Booming with flavor, easy to throw together, and space efficient, they're the perfect side to grilled meat and they won't make any extra mess. Get the recipe at Food52.

Better think twice before buying a soggy, wimpy excuse for a burger at a fast-food joint. These New England-style burgers are what every man fantasizes about: smoked bacon, apples, and Vermont chedder on top of a thick, sizzling burger. The only thing that could make them better? Enjoying one with a frosty bottle of local blueberry beer. Get the recipe at Food52.

You love meat, we get it, but listen: These fish tacos take 20 minutes to make and will have you feeling like you're in Baja, Cali (or at least by the pool). Fresh fish, warm tortillas, creamy avocado, and even some salsa if you're feeling crazy.Get the recipe at Food52.

Here's the quintessential grilling recipe that'll leave you licking your fingers and trying to get the sauce stains out of your white shirt. It might even have you humming that annoying Chili's jingle between bites of the sticky, sweet, and tender ribs. Get the recipe at Food52.