The warm weather is finally here in the N.E. .....which means more grilling for me....I live on the 3rd floor, and for anyone who has never lived higher than the 2nd floor, without central air!!!!..... it gets hot up there!!!.... We have A.C. ....just not in the kitchen.....During the dog days there is no way I'm going to purposely emit more heat into the apartment.... I just wish I didn't have to trek the 3 flights to get to the grill.....Cause I always forget to bring something down with me...Ha! Ha!.......The possibilities are endless......You can grill just about any food except liquids of course....Most grills today come with a burner on the side....and even if it doesn't ..... you can still put a pot or pan on top of the grates.....
I definitely prefer the convenience of a gas grill, opposed to starting a charcoal one! I like to use wood chips or planks occasionallly too....Mesquite, Hickory, Apple, or Cherry........just be sure to soak them prior to use for at least 1/2 hr and up to 4 hrs.!!!.... You don't have to use just water to soak them either.... Try using one of these next time!!!...... Apple cider, dry white wine, berry, or citrus juices... :)~
Mostly I just use XVOO, garlic, S & P........but here are some other
marinades for grilling veggies..... I usually keep the maridnade on for only 20 minutes...and only enough to coat them, so the oil doesn't cause the grill to flame up and char the veggies.....Curried Veggie Marinade
1/4 c light olive oil 6 TB extra virgin
3 TB balsamic vinegar
2 TB orange juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 TB minced fresh ginger root
2 TB curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 TB honey
Cajun Marinade
3 TB XVOO
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Ancho Chile with Lime
1/4 c XVOO
2 TB fresh lime juice
1 tsp seasoned Salt
1 1/2 tsp ancho Chile Pepper
1/2 tsp ground Cumin
1/2 tsp black Pepper
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