Fun Grilling Ideas from Parenting

I wanted to share this from Parenting Magazine (www.parenting.com). It is so much fun for me to find a food article in Parenting that is completely free of my family's allergies. They have so many great and creative ideas on how to feed kids but frequently they are no good for my family. These 10 ideas all look delicious and I have a whole weekend with no plans! Who has ever grilled watermelon or strawberries before?

1. Steak tacos- Grill flank steak 8 to 9 minutes each side and serve in corn tortillas with any topping you like.

2. Teriyaki Shrimp- Find a gluten-free, sesame-free teriyaki sauce and marinate shrimp and pineapple for 15 minutes. Alternate shrimp and pineapple on skewers and grill 2 minutes on each side.

3. Spartan Salad- Grill watermelon slices 3 to 4 minutes on each side, chop, and toss with lettuce, feta, and gluten-free greek salad dressing.

4. Pizza- Place gluten-free pizza crust or gluten-free pitas on the grill and cover with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and any other topping. Lower the hood and cook 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Maple Pork Chops- Mix 3 Tbsp of maple syrup with 1 tsp chili powder. Grill pork chops 6 to 7 minutes on each side basting often with the mixture. Serve with baked beans.

6. Cheesy Corn- Grill unshucked ears of corn about 15 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove husks and serve with butter and grated parmesan cheese.

7. Strawberry Skewers- Put 3 to 4 strawberries on a soaked bamboo skewer. Brush with a mixture of 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 Tbsp brown sugar. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.

8. Greek Chicken Skewers- Marinate chicken breast chunks in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Skewer chicken and grill 5 minutes, turning once. Serve with a side of Tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

9. Backyard BBQ sliders- Marinate boneless skinless chicken thighs in gluten-free BBQ sauce. Grill 4 minutes on each side. Serve on buns or without, add additional BBQ sauce, and a side of cole slaw (slaw dressing has mayo so make your own if allergic to eggs).

10. Sweet Spuds-Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon. Grill 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with lemon juice.