You Can Grill That?
Cook some surprising and utterly delicious foods on the grill.
Nuts
GRILL On a sheet of foil
over medium heat
EAT Use as a garnish or add
to granola or baked goods
Fruit
GRILL Pineapple, water-
melon, peaches, mangos,
and bananas, to name just
a few; brush with oil and grill
over medium-high heat
EAT Add to fruit salads or
serve for dessert
Pizza
GRILL Dough and
toppings; brush dough
with oil and grill over
medium-low heat
EAT Serve for lunch or
dinner, or cut into small
pieces for party fare
Shellfish
GRILL Lobsters, oysters, clams,
mussels, and shell-on shrimp; grill
over medium-high heat
EAT Serve with melted butter,
cocktail sauce, or aïoli for dipping
Quesadillas
GRILL Flour or corn tortillas;
brush with oil and grill over
medium-low heat
EAT Serve for lunch or dinner,
or cut small for hors d’oeuvres
Salad
GRILL Halved heads of romaine,
endive, and cabbage; brush with oil
and grill over medium-high heat
EAT Serve whole or chopped with
dressing, or thinly slice for coleslaw
Olives
GRILL On skew-
ers; grill over
medium-high heat
EAT Serve as a
snack or add to
antipasto platters,
pastas, or martinis
Avocados
GRILL Halved and pit-
ted; brush with oil and
grill over medium heat
EAT Add to guacamole
or salads
Bacon
GRILL Cut into chunks
and skewer; grill over
medium indirect heat
EAT Use as a garnish or
add to salads and soups
Flatbread
GRILL Naan, flatbreads,
and pitas; brush with oil and
grill over medium heat
EAT Stuff with sandwich
fillings, or brush with butter
or olive oil
Cake
GRILL Angel food cake and pound
cake; brush with melted butter and
grill over medium heat
EAT Top with chocolate sauce, ice
cream, or fruit
Cheese
GRILL Thick slices
of aged provolone
or halloumi; lightly
oil and grill over
medium-high heat
EAT Add to a
cheese plate or
serve with crusty
bread
Herbs
GRILL Hearty, woody herbs
like thyme and rosemary;
grill over medium-high heat
EAT Add to marinades or
cocktails
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