Grilled halloumi cheese, when seared on each side, adds extra flavor to that cheese and fruit tray when entertaining.
Gently brush angel food or pound cake with a little butter and lightly brown, adding a toasty crunch. Peaches and cream make a seasonal treat.
Half and pit avocados first, rub with a little oil and add a hint of smoky flavor by grilling. Use as replacement for mayonnaise, guacamole, or slice and add to your favorite burger.
1. CHEESE: Provolone or halloumi, when seared on each side, adds extra flavor to that cheese and fruit tray when entertaining.
2. HERBS: You can gently grill the whole sprig of savory and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme. Add them to cool summer drinks or marinades afterwards.
3. CAKE: And what better to serve it with than those local peaches that are in our local fruit stands. Gently brush angel food or pound cake with a little butter and gently brown, adding a toasty crunch. Top with whipped topping, ice cream and those long awaited peaches.
4. BACON: Everyone's favorite can be grilled in hunks on skewers. Add fruit such as pineapple or mango and add to salads or soups or just use as an appetizer. Grill slowly on low indirect heat.
5. PIZZA: Pizza stones that are made for the grill has to be one of my favorite inventions. Oil the stone. You can use premade dough or your own. Stretch it out and continually flip until done, then add your favorite toppings and cook until cheese is melted or 8-10 minutes. Your toppings variations are endless and the taste is close to stone fired oven.
6. OLIVES: Skewer your favorite pitted olives and grill over medium to medium high heat. It’s great as a snack or antipasto salads or platters to give it a smoky taste.
7. SHELLFISH: Can be placed directly on the grill. Lobster, clams, large shrimp, mussels and oysters in their shell. For smaller items you can purchase grill plates. Add that grill flavor directly to the shellfish with a low to medium heat and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
8. QUESADILLAS: Brush with oil and grill over low to medium heat until the cheese is nice and melted. Works best with large fresh ingredients. Foil can be used if smaller ingredients are added.
9. AVOCADOS. Half and pit first, rub with a little oil and add a hint of smoky flavor by grilling. Use as replacement for mayonnaise, guacamole, or slice and add to your favorite burger.
10. SALAD. Add a little char to your favorite green. Iceburg, romaine, or cabbage can be used. Half the head and brush with oil and sprinkle a little salt and pepper before adding to medium heat. Just add your favorite dressing and dice for coleslaw.