7 things you didn’t know you could cook on the barbecue

Minimal cleanup and freedom from a hot-as-hell kitchen—what’s not to love about summertime barbecuing? This year, shake things up a bit with some unexpected ingredients, courtesy of Brian Misko, author of Grilling with House of Q.

1. French toast Dip bread into egg mixture and grill on a sheet of buttered foil until set. Briefly flip it onto the grill to finish.

2. Bacon Cook thick-cut slices on the grill over low heat. (Place them crosswise so they don’t fall in.) Only do six slices at a time to minimize flare-ups.

3. Halloumi cheese Brush this firm Middle Eastern cheese with olive oil and sear it directly on the grill. Top lightly with fresh herbs for an appetizer.

4. Watermelon Grill large cubes just until warm to add some smoky character, and then serve with feta in a salad.

5. Brussels sprouts Really! Roasting creates sweetness. Trim, rinse and toss with oil, salt and pepper. Grill over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes.

6. Crustless quiche Mix leftovers (bacon and broccoli work well) with cheese and eggs, and cook in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over indirect heat.

7. Fennel Brush ½-in. (1 cm) slices with oil, then grill until caramelized. Complements meat dishes.

8. Bread pudding Misko makes his award-winning dessert with day-old cinnamon buns in a cast-iron skillet or any oven-ready cookware over indirect heat.

A version of this article appeared in our July/August 2015 issue with the headline "7 things you didn't know you could cook on the barbecue", p. 93.

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