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July is National Grilling Month by Sheila Turner-Hilliard
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ring your family and friends together and fire up the grill: July is National Grilling Month! Backyard barbecues, fire pits on the beach and festival parking lots all become places to make delicious meals over a gas grill, coal bed or wood fire. But sometimes the traditional American BBQ fare — burgers and hot dogs — can lose their appeal. So, how can we liven up our gatherings to offer tasty options? We’ve got some great ideas for impressing your guests along with advice from our Marple Friends & Neighbors Experts and Sponsors. Let’s talk grills. Scott Magness, Owner of Scott’s Fireplace Products, is an Expert on how to make grilling literally push-button easy. “Compared to charcoal grills and wood fire pits, gas grills and gas fire pits are not messy, and can start with the push of a button,” Scott said. A variety of foods can easily be
prepared on a gas grill because temperatures can be controlled and you can set your grill to have a hot side and a cooler side by simply turning different knobs. Other advantages of gas grills: There’s no messy charcoal or ashes to clean up. And when it's time to call it a night, you just turn the knobs off and that’s it! Grilled Bananas, Anyone? Yes, that’s right! Fruit on the grill makes a good thing even better. That’s because fruit cooked on the grill gets even juicier and the flavor becomes more intense when the natural sugars caramelize over heat. Give it a try! Grab some peaches, melons, pineapple, avocado and even bananas for your next barbeque bash. You’ll be the talk of the neighborhood!
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When selecting fruit to grill, keep in mind that the firmer the fruit, the better it will hold its shape. For moister fruits like strawberries, use a skewer, and cut oranges, lemons and limes into larger pieces so they don’t shrivel up. Try dusting your citrus with sugar before grilling, and serve the slices as a garnish for your summer cocktails. Instead of burgers and hot dogs this summer, why not literally raise the steaks and grill some filets? When it comes to quality cuts of meat, your local butcher is the place to start. Popular picks for tender, juicy steaks are ribeye, New York strip steak and filet mignon. Grilling steak doesn’t have to be difficult if you stick to the basics. Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the
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