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Friday, August 23, 2019

Foodie Friday: 12 Surprising Things You Should Be Cooking On The Grill


By this time of the season, most of us have likely gone through our repertoire of grilling recipes.  Today's post ups your grill game with twelve surprising foods that are even better when grilled. Think grilled potato salad, brie grilled with honey, thyme, and sweet cherries, or a Mezcal, Jalapeno Margarita with grilled pineapple. That's where we will start......


Grilled Pineapple And Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita
I have had one Mezcal Margarita in my life, on Christmas Eve of last year.  It was out of this world fabulous! But it didn't feature grilled pineapples. I can only imagine....

Grilled Pound Cake With Macerated Berries
No one will turn down dessert when it looks 
this good!

 Grilled Caesar Shrimp Salad
Have you ever grilled lettuce? I have and it is smokey and sensational. The dressing is a lightened up version with only two tablespoons of mayo. I think this is on my what to cook this weekend list.

Grilled Bacon On A Stick
This bacon has been painted with a sweet and spicy glaze. Do this and then add it to the next Bloody Mary that you serve.

Browned Butter Grilled Peaches With Cinnamon Brioche Crumbs
Aren't these beautiful? Best yet, they can be eaten straight off the grill, right after smothering them in honey butter and ice cream.

Grilled Cornbread With Jalapeno 
Honey Butter
This truly looks like heaven to me. And what a great side dish for any barbecue!

Grilled Watermelon Salad With Arugula, Feta and Charred Limes
Grilled fruit is just better. If you have ever grilled a lemon or lime, you know how the process double or triples the jucyiness. Try it sometimes...I even grill it in the kitchen on my stove top grill pan. This looks like a perfect
 Summer salad. 

 Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Cilantro Cream and Quick Chimichurri
My absolute favorite vegetable to grill are sweet potatoes. The natural sugar in the potatoes caramelizes so nicely on the grill. That blended with the smokiness of the fire and the freshness of the Chimichurri is irresistible.
Cooking and Beer


Honey, Thyme & Sweet Cherry
 Grilled Brie
Could an appetizer look more appealing? It's a beautiful blend of sweet and savory. The textures are fabulous, too.
Half Baked Harvest


Grilled Potato Salad With Bacon Herb Dressing
Nothing is more boring to me than old fashioned potato salad. I mean after all of these years, I think we owe it to ourselves to elevate our menus. This recipe does just that. 
Oh So Delicioso

Grilled Avocado With Veggie Ceviche
A grilled avocado is a special treat, and I love them.  What a beautiful side dish. The veggies have been tossed with lots of fresh lime, zest, and a splash of coconut milk.
Yummie!

Grilled S'Mores Doughnuts
We may never want another regular s'more again. Don't these look divine?