Fire Up the Grill

Summer is here and this is the beginning of a long holiday weekend that ends with literal fireworks, so that means if you haven't already, it is officially time to fire up your grill! Nothing will get your fire started like a little inspiration. Below are recipes and tips to ignite your flame.

Get the Grill Started
Marinades: Extra Tasty Grilling

Grilled meats:
How to Cook Great Steak
Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak
Nectarine Steak Salad
Smoky Grilled Burgers
Chicken Fajitas on the Grill
Shish Tawook
Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Grilled Chicken with Cherry Chutney
Grill-Smoked Barbecued Chicken

Grilled fruits & vegetables:
The Fruit and Veggie Grilling Guide
Grilled Veggies with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
Smoky Grilled Portobello Burger
Grilled Pluots
Grilled Fruit Kebabs
Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled Tofu with Cilantro Ginger Pesto
Grilled Apricots with Smoky Blue Cheese and Almonds
Grilled Marinated Zucchini
Grilled Eggplant Napoleon
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad
Grilled Vegetables with Tomato Apple Chutney
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella

Sides to compliment your grilled summer meal:
Chipotle Cherry Barbecue Sauce
Mojito Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Feta Appetizers
Corn with Cilantro Cumin Butter
German New Potato Salad
Lentil Salad with Radish
Cucumber and Fennel Slaw
Roasted Potato Salad with Lemon Pesto Vinaigrette
Strawberry Tomato Gazpacho
Vegetable Pasta Salad

Delicious summer desserts:
Chocolate Strawberry Fool
Strawberry Shortcake Chantilly
Berry Yogurt Ice Pops
Watermelon-Strawberry Lime Cooler

Since it’s generally too hot to cook anything in the kitchen this time of year and everything tastes better cooked on the grill, bust out the charcoal or turn on the propane and get grilling!