Unusual Grilled Dishes to Make
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If you have a grill, you are likely a pro at grilling meat and vegetables. But other dishes, some unexpected, can be grilled with delicious results.
Grilled Fruit Kabobs
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Grilling fruit enhances its sweetness. Firm and soft fruits such as pineapple, melon, peaches, plums, apples, and bananas grill well; just make sure they are not overripe.
To grill fruit kabobs:
- Spray the grill rack with non-stick cooking spray or use a grill pan.
- Cube or slice (about 1 1/2 inches) your favorite fruits and alternate on skewers with whole, cored strawberries and whole grapes.
- Brush fruit with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon and sea salt.
- Grill a minute or two per side over medium-high heat until fruit is heated through and caramelized.
French Toast
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Most people don't think of making breakfast on the grill, but it's a nice change of pace from indoor cooking, especially if you have a crowd for breakfast.
To grill French toast:
- Spray the grill rack with non-stick cooking spray or oil the rack well.
- Using your favorite French toast recipe, prepare batter and dredge thick bread slices.
- Place battered bread slices on a lightly oiled grill rack or grill pan; grill over medium-high heat about 2 minutes per side.
- Watch the toast to make sure it doesn't burn.
- Remove from heat and serve topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Dark Chocolate Banana Boats
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Take traditional grilled banana boats to the next level with dark chocolate and pecans.
To make grilled banana boats:
- Cut banana peel lengthwise to create a boat-shaped opening, leaving about 1/2 inch on both ends.
- Open peel to form a pocket.
- Fill pocket with 3 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings or dark chocolate chips, a dash of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.
- Shape foil around each banana boat and grill on medium-high heat until chocolate is melted and bananas are heated through and soft, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, and more chocolate and toppings of your choice.
Grilled Pizza
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Making pizza on the grill is reminiscent of pizza made in a brick, wood-fire oven at your favorite pizzeria. You get the results of high heat cooking without heating your kitchen.
To make pizza on the grill:
- Pre-heat the grill to high and cook one side of a pizza dough crust on a well-oiled grill rack until done, about 5 minutes.
- Flip, and cook other side, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add sauce, minced garlic, and your favorite toppings such as diced peppers, diced onions, pepperoni slices, or sliced mushrooms.
- Close grill cover and cook a few minutes more until cheese is melted.
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Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
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If you're a quesadilla fan and haven't prepared them on the grill, you're missing out. Grilling quesadillas gives them a smoky, charred flavor that's delicious.
To make grilled quesadillas:
- Slice 1 red or green pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, and 1 small red onion into 1/4 inch slices.
- Brush vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill vegetables a few minutes per side on a well-oiled grill rack or grill pan.
- Spread a tortilla with 1 tablespoon sour cream; top half the tortilla with 1/4 cup Monterey or cheddar cheese and 1/4 of the grilled vegetables; fold tortilla to close.
- Grill quesadilla over medium-high heat on grill rack or grill pan for about 5 minutes per side or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole.
Grilled foods make summer entertaining easy and memorable. Think outside-the-box with your favorite recipes to find other foods perfect for grilling.