Grilling Tip #3

Grilling Safety

1. Place the grill in a well-ventilated area, away from buildings, dry leaves or brush. It can become hot enough to ignite flammable materials.

2. Grilling on a wooden deck requires extra precautions; place a metal sheet or several sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil under the grill to catch any hot ashes that might fall through on open vent.

3. Dispose of ashes properly.

4. Never store spare tanks of gas under the grill or in the house.

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Recipe #3

Grilled Mushrooms

Prep: 15 min. Grill: 7min.

Makes 3 servings

1 6oz container of mushrooms, cleaned & cut in half

1 to 2 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1. In medium bowl, combine mushrooms, garlic, oil and vinegar; stir to coat.

2. When grill is ready, place mushroom mixture in an aluminum foil grill pan. Place pan on the grill over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring once or twice.

3. Pour into a serving bowl and enjoy.

Suggestion: Serve the mushrooms over a grilled steak or hamburger with a slice of swiss cheese.

1/2 cup serving size: 70 calories; calories from fat 45;

cholesterol 0mg; sodium 5 mg; carbohydrate 4g;

dietary fiber 1 g; sugars 2g; protein 2g

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Recipe #4

Cinnamon Balloons with Chocolate Sauce

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.

Makes 5 servings

1 can refigerated biscuit dough

10 large marshmallow

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons margarine

1/2 cup chocolate flavored syrup

1. Heat grill for direct heat. Make an aluminum foil pan and grease the bottom.

2. Roll or pat biscuit dough into ten 4-inch circles.

3. Top each with 1 marshmallow.

4. Fold dough around marshmallow to cover completely. Pinch seams in the dough to seal.

5. Mix sugar and cinnamon.

6. Brush biscuits with margarine; roll in cinnamon-sugar.

7. Place biscuits seam side down in alum. pan.

8. Cover with a sheet of foil and grill 4-6 inches from medium heat about 15 minutes, or until light brown.

9. Drizzle biscuits with chocolate syrup and serve immediately.

1 serving: calories 335; calories from fat 100; fat 11g; saturated fat 3g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 590mg; carbohydrate 57g; dietary fiber 1g; protein 3g