Who doesn’t love grill season?! The weather is good, the food is tasty, and everyone is just happy to be outside. Whether you are grilling a weeknight dinner for the family or hosting a summer cookout with friends, we have some tips to take your grill skills up a notch.
Prep Your Grill
- Use PAM® grilling spray to prep your grill BEFORE heating for no-mess, easy cleanup and a perfect no-stick performance.
- Make sure your grill is hot. This makes for an easier cooking experience. Chances are, if you're experiencing sticking, your grill isn’t hot enough. Create hot and warm zones to make sure food doesn’t overcook.
Prep Your Food
- Marinate your meat with P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu Sauces, Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing, or Healthy Choice® Garden French Dressing.
- Keep a variety of unique seasoning blends on hand to quickly add bold flavor to your grilled meats and veggies.
Grill Season Must-Haves
- Invest in a grill basket. It allows the smoky flavor to soak into your veggies while keeping them from falling through the grill grates. And don’t just stick to kabobs; this Grilled Romaine Salad With Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette is a delicious way to branch out with something a little different.
- Turn your meat with tongs; grilling forks can pierce the meat, causing flavorful juices to flow out and the cut to lose its shape. Instead, use spring-loaded long-handled tongs, which are sturdy enough to take on thick steaks and burgers and give you enough control to handle thin asparagus.
Favorite Summer Cookout Recipes
- Buffalo Coleslaw Stuffed Franks
- Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad
- Green Bean and Lentil Salad
- Grilled Quinoa Mushroom Burgers
