44 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

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44 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill1/44 Pear Crumble 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pear Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: ORIGINALLY a pear crumble pie, I shortened this to a crumble when I often was too short of time to make a pie crust. I’ve also found canned pears work as well as fresh, so that makes it even easier to prepare.-Kezia Sullivan, Sackets Harbor, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 376 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 69g

carbohydrate (45g sugars, 7g fiber), 5g protein

carbohydrate (45g sugars, 7g fiber), 5g protein. 2/44 Grilled Guacamole Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken a bit when heated, so stir it gently to prevent further discoloration. —Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 85 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 3/44 Grilled Apple Tossed Salad 4 Reviews

4/44 Spicy Grilled Eggplant 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Apple Tossed Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. —Paul Soska, Toledo, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 341 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 4/44 Spicy Grilled Eggplant 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total

Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 88 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 5/44 Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tart was a hit at my friend’s baby shower. It reminds me of a fruit salad that my mother used to make with cream cheese and whipped topping. Everyone loved the flaky crust, and the bright colors make it a pretty addition to any spread. —Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 233 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 6/44 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home

Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 pieces: 120 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 7/44 Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

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Recipe Creator: One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a delicious mistake that my entire family loved! For a patriotic look, add a drizzle of blueberry syrup. —Tammy Hathaway, Freeman Twp, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 cake slice with 1/4 cup strawberries (calculated without ice cream and syrup): 132 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/44 Cajun Boil on the Grill 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cajun Boil on the Grill

The packets steam up inside, so open them carefully

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The packets steam up inside, so open them carefully. —Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 509 calories, 30g fat (7g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein. 9/44 Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Serve this dish as an appetizer or a dessert—the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple spears can be rolled in flaked coconut before grilling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 spears with 2 tablespoons dip: 160 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 10/44 Eclairs on the Grill 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eclairs on the Grill Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My best camping

treat is an easy eclair on a stick

treat is an easy eclair on a stick. This is the one that makes people watch what you’re doing and beg to be included. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 eclair: 293 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 11/44 Grilled Hash Browns 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we’re always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the grill, too. So

I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns

I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. —Kelly Chastain, Bedford, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 89 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/44 Fruit Skewers 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit and Cheese Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It’s easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or

playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love

playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 13/44 Grilled Angel Food Cake with Fruit Salsa 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I need dessert fast, I go with angel food cake. Mix fruit salsa ahead of time, and pop the cake on the grill.

—Glorimar Jimenez, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 slice with 1/4 cup salsa: 169 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 14/44 Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, “why not grill the lemonade?” The flavor is surprisingly smooth, with just the right amount of honey and herbs.

We call it Thyme for Lemonade

We call it Thyme for Lemonade. —Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado 15/44 Grilled Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a light dessert after a big barbecue, we stuff pears with mascarpone cheese and gingersnap cookies. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for a sweet touch. —Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California 16/44 Stuffed Grilled Zucchini 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Grilled Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair these zucchini boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed zucchini halves: 186 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/44 Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe

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