Create a delightful and budget-friendly BBQ experience for two with these flavorful grilled chicken skewers and vibrant summer vegetables. Perfect for a cozy outdoor meal with minimal preparation and maximum taste.

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 zucchini, sliced. 1 yellow bell pepper, diced. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm up the grill over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. This will make a marinade. Cover the chicken breasts with half of the marinade in a plastic bag that can be closed again and again. For at least 30 minutes, let it sit. Using skewers, alternate between chicken that has been marinated, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper. Before putting the skewers on the hot grill, brush them with the rest of the marinade. Skewers should be cooked on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them over every so often, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are charred and soft. Put the cheap summer skewers out on a table with your favorite sides, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Enjoy tender and flavorful BBQ ribs in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot. This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for a family feast.

Ingredients: 1 rack of baby back ribs. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1/2 cup water. 2 tablespoons brown sugar. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Instructions: Take the membrane off of the back of the ribs. For a dry rub, put brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mix them together. Make sure there is an even covering of the dry rub on all of the ribs. Put the trivet inside the Instant Pot and add water. The rack of ribs needs to be cut up into smaller pieces that can fit in the Instant Pot. Put the ribs on the trivet and stack them if you need to. Cover the ribs with BBQ sauce by pouring it over them. Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Cook for 25 minutes on high pressure. After you're done, let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes. Then, manually release any pressure that is still there. Warm up the broiler in the oven. Carefully move the ribs to a baking sheet. Brush them with more BBQ sauce, and broil them for three to five minutes, or until the edges start to turn a little caramelized.