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Quick and easy recipes for gratifying weeknight grilling

May 16, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. EDT
WASHINGTON, DC - Grilled Potato, Onion and Bacon Skewers photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post). (Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

If you only grill on the weekends, these quick ideas from the Recipe Finder may change your routine. No grill? Use a grill pan instead.

Grilled Potato, Onion and Bacon Skewers, pictured above. Makes a nice appetizer or light meal when served with a salad.

Pear, Brie and Arugula Quesadillas. Light and elegant.

Teriyaki-Glazed Steak With Broccoli Rabe, above left. No marinating required.

Grilled Rum Jerk Salmon With Agave-Kissed Pineapples, above right. Minimal prep work here.

Cleaning your grill takes about 15 minutes, and you probably have the tools on hand already. (Video: Jayne Orenstein, Kara Elder, Bonnie Benwick/The Washington Post)

Miso-Marinated Cod With Grilled Pineapple Relish. Red miso and pineapple juice combine to make a flavorful, quick marinade.

Porgy Alla Salmoriglio. A version of a traditional Sicilian sauce keeps the dish light and bright.

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