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Kitchen Moments ~ Grilling time!

12:00 AM, Jun. 10, 2008

Summer is here (or at least the warmer weather) and many people are heading outside! Some to garden, some to exercise and some to eat. Grilling is a favorite way of eating flavorful meats and vegetables.

Here are some interesting ideas for your next meal on the grill. Get that grill out and make it work for you!

Appetizer:

Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

6 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
12 slices bacon

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Spread cream cheese to fill jalapeno halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Place on the grill, and cook until bacon is crispy.

Main Entree:

Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 thin slices deli ham
3 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of cheese and ham on each to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold in half; secure with thin metal skewers or toothpicks. Brush with oil and roll in bread crumbs.
Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 15-18 minutes or until juices run clear. (this dish can be made up to 8 hours in advance)

Side Dishes:

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese or fresh mozzerella
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat grill for medium heat.
Slice eggplant and lay on a paper towel. Lightly salt each slice and let site for about 15 min. Pat dry and flip to the other side. Salt, let sit and pat dry as before.
In a large bowl, coat eggplant with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange half of the eggplant slices on a tray. Place a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese on each slice of eggplant. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes and cheese. Top with remaining slices of eggplant, and secure each bundle with a toothpick.
Lightly oil the grill grate and arrange bundles on grate. Cook about 7 to 8 minutes, then carefully flip. Continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes. ( You can also grill the eggplant separately on the grill until grill marks are formed, then place a tomato and the cheese on top, making it an open face sandwich.)

Grilled Corn in Husks

4 ears sweet corn, in husks
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Combine the butter and parsley; spread over corn. Re-wrap corn in husks and secure with string. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes; drain.
Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Dessert:

Sweet Grilled Peaches and Cream

4 peaches, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons clover honey
1 cup soft cream cheese (flavored cream cheeses work well too!)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
Brush peaches with a light coating of oil. Place pit side down onto the grill. Grill for 5 minutes, or until the surfaces have nice grill marks. Turn the peaches over, and drizzle with a bit of honey. Place a dollop of the cream cheese spread in the place where the pit was. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the filling is warm. Serve immediately.

Jennifer Dewing has experience in the restaurant business. She turned in her chef's hat and donned the many hats of a stay-at-home mother 7 years ago. She is now the mother to 5 children, 7 years and under. She home schools her eldest two children. Her husband is a professional chef and in their house, food is a big part of their family. Come visit her and her family at www.dewings.blogspot.com

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