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grilled zucchini

Simple Grilled Zucchini

  Wash small zucchini and cut off ends Cut in half lengthwise Brush with olive oil Sprinkle with white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar Grill over medium hot coals for 8-10 minutes, turning often. They are done when tender when pierced with a skewer. Do not overcook. Mushy zucchini is not good!

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Pot Roast on the Grill

What do you do when you’re broke and you have a boatload of people coming over for dinner? I had that situation a couple of years ago, and pot roast was on sale cheap. I served it with tossed salad, broccoli salad, and potato salad. If you have a smaller group, grilled potatoes and grilled…

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Mexican Grilled Steak

  1 -1 to 1½ lb. sirloin steak 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper ¼ cup orange juice 1 Tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 2 orange slices, about ½ inch thick   Place steak in shallow glass baking dish. Rub oil on each side of steak….

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Marinated Sirloin

  Sirloin can be wonderfully delicious and tender when you marinate it first.   1 lb. Steak 1 small onion, chopped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teas. Garlic powder ½ teas. Dried thyme ½ teas. Dried oregano ¼ teas. Celery salt ¼ teas. Black pepper 2-3 lb. Steak 1 medium onion,…

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Honey Glazed Steak Kabobs

 2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons honey 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes 12 ounces sirloin steak cut into 1 inch cubes 8 cherry tomatoes 4 large mushrooms, cut in half 1 green…

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Honey Citrus Chicken

Honey Citrus Chicken

  4 chicken breast halves Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 3 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil   Mix juices, honey and oil in a shallow dish. Add Chicken. Turn to coat. Marinate chicken for 2 hours, then grill as normal.   Garnish with citrus fruit slices or…

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Honey Citrus Chicken

Honey Citrus Chicken

4 chicken breast halves Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 3 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil   Mix juices, honey and oil in a shallow dish. Add Chicken. Turn to coat. Marinate chicken for 2 hours, then grill as normal.   Garnish with citrus fruit slices or wedges.

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