Long Summer Weekends are right around the corner!
I can't wait for the grilling to begin!
Whole Living has some great tips! I'll break it down for you:
Keep It Simple
When choosing veggies and fruits in season, you don't need complicated marinades and spices to overpower the foods natural delicious taste! Keep it simple, and even raw. Raw corn, at it's finest is a real treat.
Be Patient
Resist the urge to flip meats and vegetables too much. You want to get those gorgeous, and flavorful, grill marks!
Get Seconds
You can ask your farmer's market for seconds, which means slightly bruised fruits and veggies that didn't make it to the market display. If you are making a pie, soup or jam. These poor babies may prove to be more flavorful for their over ripeness when cooked!
Season Lightly
Going back to keeping it simple, less is more in the spice department. A little balsamic for meat, a little lemon for fish. Salt, pepper... DONE!
Don't Get Burned
Place chunkier vegetables (corn, pepper) on the coolest part of the grill, upper rack, or far corner where the flame is less direct. They will cook more evenly. After being charred, you can always perk things up with lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, or balsamic.
Clean the Grill
Always clean the grill with a wire brush after grilling. The next meal will taste better!
And here are some of my recipes. I'll need to try some of the tips above to perfect my meals. I was never a Season Lightly person until a few months ago! These are last summer's recipes.
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