home & hearth Grill It Up Safely with These Tips and Recipes By Katherine Gotthardt
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t’s the perfect time of year to break out the gas grill and make meals happen! (Though some would argue grilling season is any time of year.) Like any kitchen appliance, though, gas grills come with their own risks. Before you try these delicious recipes, review these safety recommendations.
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Do not store gasoline or anything flammable near your grill. Do not use spray oils on a grill. Always turn off burners and gas completely after grill use. Always cover your grill after use, but never place a grill cover on a hot grill. Do not smoke or drink alcohol when grilling. Place a heat resistant grill mat underneath the grill to catch debris, grease and food. Never place a grill in a garage, breezeway, or carport or under any flammable surface. Keep your grill at least 10 feet from the house. Always store gas containers upright in a secure position and never store them in your car. Keeps kids and pets away from a hot grill. Always light a gas grill with the lid open. Give your grill a thorough cleaning at least twice a year. If you grill frequently, a good rule of thumb is every five to 10 uses. Not cleaning a dirty grill can shorten its lifespan.
For more safety and complete cleaning instructions, refer to your grill’s product or manufacturer manual. Once your grill is correctly set up, it’s time to try some new, tasty recipes.
Spicy Greek Yogurt Grilled Chicken Provided by Alexandra Mooney Ingredients 3 - 4 chicken breasts 2 cups Greek yogurt 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. dehydrated red pepper 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. salt Directions: Mix all spices into Greek yogurt. Set aside. Make small, shallow criss-cross cuts into the surface of each piece of chicken. Place chicken in yogurt mix and cover thoroughly. Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours or overnight. After marinating, preheat grill to medium heat with lid open. Close lid for 5 minutes. Open lid and clean grill with steel grill brush. Once the grill is clean, place chicken on grill. Turn every 5 minutes. After 15 minutes, cut into a thicker piece of chicken to see if it is cooked through. If there is any pink coloring, continue to grill and turn until completely cooked. Chicken should be moist on the inside but thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from grill and enjoy! Yields 3 - 6 servings.
Pepper Turkey Burgers Provided by Alexandra Mooney Ingredients 2 lbs. ground turkey, 7% fat, 93% lean 1 large egg
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August 2021 prince william living
