Summer Grill Meals

Summer is finally underway which means use of your grill rises along with the temperatures.  Grilling is a fast and healthy way to prepare a meal.  It also allows for a variety of meals with a variety of foods to help you create a balanced meal.

Here are some recipes to get you started:

Grilled Mahi-Mahi and Asparagus  
You can also substitute for other fish like salmon, tuna, or cod:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mahi_mahi_asparagus.html

Marinated Greek Chicken Kabobs
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marinated-Greek-Chicken-Kabobs/Detail.aspx?prop24=RD_RelatedRecipes

Grilled Eggplant Salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-eggplant-salad-recipe.html


Grilled Vegetable Platter : 
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-vegetable-platter

This recipe includes a great tip.  If you don’t have special grilling tools like a grilling griddle, just use a disposable foil pan (easy to find at a Dollar Store) and poke holes in the bottom to allow liquid to drain.
It’s no coincidence that all of these recipes include a vegetable.  This is a great time to sneak in some extra veggies into your meal.  Grilling helps to bring out their natural sweetness. So try some brightly colored veggies with your next grill meals and bump up your health at the same time!

Use your grill for dessert too.  

Here are some additional recipes to help satisfy your sweet tooth:

Grilled Peaches with Honey Cream
(Don’t have cardamom on hand? Replace it with cinnamon!)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-peaches-honey-cream

Pineapple Berry Hobo Pack 
(If you can’t find crystallized ginger, substitute with ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger):
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/desserts/pineapple-berry-hobo-pack/
Marinated Grilled Apples with Mint
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/marinated-grilled-apples-with-mint