{"id":2126,"date":"2020-06-20T14:58:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T14:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=2126"},"modified":"2023-06-08T18:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T18:50:25","slug":"thrillofthegrill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/thrillofthegrill\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrill of the Grill"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Thrill of the Grill<\/span><\/strong>
\nTen things you may have never thought of throwing on the barbeque.
\nIf you\u2019re like most Canadians, the BBQ season lasts 12 months of the year.  So when summer finally hits, it\u2019s time to get creative. Veer away from the classic summer menu of hot dogs and hamburgers and celebrate summer with a twist.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few different treats that you can serve with grill marks this summer.
\nGrilled Cheese<\/span>
\nEven though the word \u201cgrill\u201d is in its name, how often do you actually light the barbecue to make this easy, customizable meal? The Grillin\u2019 Fools Blog<\/a> tests different cheeses and breads to create the perfect BBQ sandwich.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a>

Grilled Cheese is a natural on the BBQ<\/p><\/div>\n

BBQ Pizza<\/span> <\/span>
\nYou’d be surprised at how many people do pizza on the BBQ and there are plenty of recipes to choose from. The key is to make sure the grill is good and hot.  Just wait till you try this tasty recipe<\/a> for Grilled Margherita Pizza.<\/p>\n

\"Pesto<\/a>

Pesto and Tomato Grilled Pizza<\/p><\/div>\n

Grilled Zucchini<\/span>
\nLow-carb and gluten-free, zucchini is one of the tastiest vegetables you can throw on the grill. Whether you decide to serve them as a salad, throw some on your burger or just pick at them as a mid-afternoon snack, even the pickiest of eaters will be reaching for a second serving. Kalyns Kitchen<\/a> offers tips<\/a> on how to grill zucchini perfect every time.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>

How to grill zucchini perfect every time.<\/p><\/div>\n

BBQ Corn on the Cob<\/span>
\nWe prefer cooking our corn in the husk on the BBQ and soaking them in water before cooking makes all the difference. The Food Network<\/a> offers alternatives by adding lime, habanero<\/a> peppers, and even cheese to the mix.<\/p>\n

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A twist to cooking corn on the cob on the grill.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bread on the Grill<\/span>
\nTake a beautiful crusty loaf of bread, slice it, brush with olive oil and a bit of garlic and it\u2019s a surefire hit.  There\u2019s really no need for a recipe but Todd+Diane<\/a> do offer a step-by-step guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Grilling<\/a>

Grilling bread on the BBQ is easy to do<\/p><\/div>\n

Grilled Sweet Potato<\/span>
\nRegardless of the season, Sweet Potatoes are a great option! We found this yummy recipe<\/a> for Grilled Sweet Potato with Pancetta and Sage Vinaigrette Dressing on Cookin\u2019 Canuck<\/a>. You can easily substitute bacon for the pancetta.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a>

Grilled Sweet Potatoes are always in season!<\/p><\/div>\n

Speaking of bacon\u2026
\nBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers <\/span>
\nFor those who like to live on the edge, combine cream cheese, fresh Jalapenos and slices of bacon for an appetizer that takes \u201chot off the grill\u201d literally. Here\u2019 a great recipe<\/a> that reminds you to wear gloves when handling the peppers.<\/p>\n

\"Bacon<\/a>

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers take hot off the grill literally<\/p><\/div>\n

Barbequed French Toast<\/span>
\nWho says the BBQ is just for dinner? French toast on the grill is a tasty eye opener. Give French Toast Kebabs<\/a> a try, this handheld version is big hit with the kids and is best served with grilled bacon and warm maple syrup.<\/p>\n

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Grilled Fruit<\/span>
\nGrilling can bring out caramelization and intense flavours in your fruit. And if you haven\u2019t tried grilling fruit before  – apples<\/a> are a good place to start. These Cinnamon Apple Slices with Honey Drizzle<\/a> are so easy to do and absolutely delicious. This recipe<\/a> calls for Honey Crisp Apples but I\u2019ve used Granny Smith with great success. Just make sure they are hard and crispy.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a>

Grilled Cinnamon Apple Slices with Honey Drizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

Grilled Bananas with Maple Sauce<\/span>
\nOnce you\u2019ve mastered the apples, get a little daring with this decadent recipe<\/a> \u2013 Bananas with Buttered Maple Sauce and English Almond Toffee.  Thank you Food52<\/a> for this incredible dessert.<\/p>\n

\"Finish<\/a>

Finish off with Grilled Bananas with Maple<\/p><\/div>\n

Summer has always been about freedom, even when it comes to the grill. These are just a few of the different things you can try on the BBQ, but the possibilities are endless. So change things up this summer, be different and give the neighbours something to talk about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ten things you may have never thought of throwing on the barbeque. If you\u2019re like most Canadians, the BBQ season lasts 12 months of the year.
\nSo when summer finally hits, it\u2019s time to get creative. Veer away from the classic summer menu of hot dogs and hamburgers and celebrate READ MORE ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,32],"tags":[66,65,290,291,293,292,69,294],"class_list":["post-2126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-living","category-recipes","tag-barbecue","tag-barbeque","tag-barbeque-recipes","tag-bbq","tag-corn-on-the-cob","tag-french-toast","tag-grill","tag-grilled-fruit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2126"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6051,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126\/revisions\/6051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}