Master the Grill
Think beyond hotdogs and hamburgers -- get grilling with these easy tips and creative recipes.
By Jenna Helwig from Parents Magazine
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Summer and grilling go together like peanut butter and jelly. And what's not to love? Grilling is fast, healthy (since not much added fat is needed), and a dynamite way to add smoky flavor to foods. Think beyond the classic hamburger and hot dog -- fruits, veggies, and even breads grill beautifully.
What is your favorite food to grill?
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Peter Ardito
Step 1: Set Up Your Grill
No grill? No problem. Use a stove-top grill pan; don't forget tongs and a basting brush, two grilling must-haves. Use the basting brush to grease the grill and glaze your food (a brush made of silicone stands up well to high heat).
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Peter Ardito
Step 2: Heat the Grill
Do the hand test to gauge the level of heat on your grill. Hold your hand 4 inches above the grate. If you can keep it there for 2 seconds, you're at high heat. If you can keep it there for 4 seconds, you're at medium-high.
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Step 3: Choose Your Food
While almost any cut of meat can be grilled, for best results choose relatively thin, quick-cooking cuts like chops, steaks, patties, and boneless chicken breasts. It's important to cook raw meat thoroughly, but be careful not to burn or overly char your food.
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Grilled Shrimp Caesar
Grilled lettuce? You bet! In fact, nearly all of the components of this scrumptious salad are prepared on the grill.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Grill
- 5 mins to 8 mins
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Moroccan Lamb Burgers With Spiced Ketchup
The toasty spices in the ketchup echo the smoky flavors in this savory burger.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Grill
- 10 mins
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Lime-Glazed Pineapple
The sugar in pineapple caramelizes beautifully. Here we add extra flavor with a lime-spiked glaze.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Grill
- 6 mins
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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
The whole family will love this summery spin on a classic Italian dish.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Grill
- 6 mins
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Tangy Tenders and Drumsticks
This recipe makes the most of everyone's two favorite parts of the chicken. Make sure to have lots of napkins available -- this chicken is finger-lickin' great.
Originally published in the August 2012 issue of Parents magazine.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Marinate
- Up to8 hrs
- Grill
- 35 mins
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