As the weather continues to warm up, it’s time to bring out the grill and get the grilling season started! Hamburgers and hot dogs are great go-to classics, but why not shake things up a bit this season with some of these tasty ideas?
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Watermelon - Create a flavorful blend of sweet and savory by grilling this refreshing summer fruit. Brush slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 5 minutes per side until caramelized. Grilled watermelon makes for a diverse dish that can be added to salads for an extra pop of flavor, eaten on its own drizzled with honey, combined with feta on a skewer, or you can even try this Watermelon Burger recipe from the New York Times.
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Hearty Greens - Add an extra note of char and crunch to your salads by grilling hearty greens like romaine lettuce, endive, and/or cabbage. Halve the heads, brush with oil, and grill over medium high heat.
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Cake - Throw cake slices onto the grill to add a delicious caramelized crunch to this sweet treat. Brush slices of angel food cake or pound cake with melted butter and top with ice cream or grilled peaches for the perfect dessert.
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Cheese - For a mess-free, oozy, gooey, smoky, and tasty appetizer, lightly oil thick cheeses like Camembert, aged Provolone, or Halloumi, and grill over medium-high heat. Serve as part of a cheese plate with fruits and crusty bread or crackers for the perfect starter.
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Pineapple – Tame the acidity and concentrate the sweetness of pineapples by grilling it either halved or sliced. Enjoy with coconut sorbet, added to a blended cocktail, or you can try this delicious Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Rum Sauce recipe.
Don’t forget to use your COOKINA reusable grilling sheet to keep your grills clean without losing those signature grill marks.
And if you have any other creative grilling recipes you like to try, share it with us to enter the COOKINA Yes You Can Grilling Challenge for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas! All you have to do is upload a photo of your best COOKINA recipe on Instagram or Twitter and add the hashtag #YesYouCanCOOKINA, or you can upload directly to Facebook here.
Good luck and Happy Grilling!
May 27th, 2014 at 3:06 pm
Wow this BBQ is sooooo cute and when I see that apron, I think back soooo fodlny of you. I still have the original one that was sent to me tucked in a special spot in my craft room BEUSE I just love it!!!! So to see it again spurs that great memory. LOVE the food, too on the grill yummy. GREAT job on this project ..I may just have to make me one it’s NEVER that hot in SF to even BBQ. We have to go to the South Bay or SSF somewhere. Love ya Big Hugs!!!