Grill Strong

Summer is synonymous with grilling and most foods are made better by an open fire. Here are a few essential tips for flavorful methods to whip up healthy and delicious recipes on the grill all summer long.

 Method

How to

Ingredient Combinations

Foil Packs

Lay a large sheet of heavy-duty foil on a flat surface. Put ingredients in the center of foil. Bring the ends of foil together to fold the sides to seal.

Fish, shell-fish, vegetables, rice, potatoes, olive oil, seasoning blends.

Marinade

Use the formual:

(1)  1 part acid + (2) parts oil + (3) seasonings

Combine then add meats and/or vegetables and refrigerate.

Acid: citrus juices, wine or vinegar

Oil: extra virgin olive

Seasoning: fresh and dried herbs, spices, garlic, onions, hot pepper flakes

 

Kabobs

If using bamboo or wooden skewers soak your sticks in water for 30 minutes before grilling. Cut your ingredients to the same size so everything cooks at the same rate.

Meats, vegetables and fruits