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- food
- 4th of July
- June 29, 2020
The ultimate summer grilling guide
Use these recipes, tips and tools to master the grill this summer.
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Celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay shares his top tips for grilling the best burgers.
Check out his full recipe and burger-making secrets here.
Food Network's grilled zucchini with basil vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Kosher salt
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
Put the zucchini on the grill and cover. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly charred all over and tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife, 15 20 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the basil, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, arrange on a plate, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the chives.
Recipe reprinted courtesy of Food Network Kitchen.
Charred Vegetables
A post shared by A Food Lover's Diary (@paperplatediaries) on Jun 11, 2018 at 4:55am PDT
Peppers, onions and scallions are perfect veggies to toss on the grill and get a nice char on the skin and cook until tender. Add to salads, blend up in sauces or serve on their own as a side.
Blistered peaches with honey
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Make something sweet with a healthy twist that will wow any crowd after an already impressive meal. Check out chef, cookbook author and \"Feast with Friends\" host Dan Churchill's recipe here.
Editor's Note: This story was originally published on July 4, 2019.
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