Last year for my birthday my father-in-law gave me the BEST birthday present ever. When I first got it, I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t too thrilled. I didn’t think it was really a present for me. It was something that my husband wanted. I had no inclination for one at all. I got a bbq grill.
I do really well in the kitchen. I can saute and bake and broil and fry and do all of those things that involve the oven/stove/george foreman but I don’t bbq. It’s just not my thing. Cooking over an open flame just doesn’t appeal to me. I’m content to cook over my glowing red electric stove.
I’m sure that my father-in-law saw the disappointment. He assured me that really this was a great present. I would appreciate it when Dave started doing all the cooking.
Boy was he right! There is something about this whole cooking over an open flame that men love. Grilling some raw meat is right up the testosterone alley. The best thing about grilled food? The clean up. It’s a snap. Especially because grilled food calls for paper plates. I swear it does. I just do the prep, Dave does the rest and that makes me happy.
For all of you back east, I know that your grilling season is coming to an end, but here in California we can grill all year long. And you better believe that there are some cold days in February where Dave is out there huddled around the bbq with gloves on.
For an extra little tip on marinating. Take a bottle of anything–salsa, bbq sauce, italian dressing, whatever dump it in a freezer bag and plop in the meat. Squish it around and freeze it. Instant marinated meat. This is great for me too because I am TERRIBLE about remembering to marinate.
That is what works for me.
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This is great advice. My Hubby has been bugging me to get a nice girll for years, after reading your post, I might have to get one! 🙂
I love our grill. Because my husband loves to use it, lol! We live in Minnesota and I assure you we don’t stop grilling until we can’t reach the grill. We’ve grilled in the garage (doors open) and last year when we were in Wisconsin (which got 8 feet of snow!!) we made a path to and from the grill one day because we just needed a good steak. :o) Excellent tip!
Blessings, Whitney
PS, the best part? Using the grill melted half the snow on our deck ha Ha HA!
Yep, love the flame grillin’. It’s nice we can do it all year here!
I love this marinating tip! Also, if you do remember to marinate try this: Put steak on a platter and cover with Montreal Steak Seasoning until the steak is black. Put in the refrig UNCOVERED for 24 hours. Keeping it uncovered is key….you will never taste anything like it! : ) I love your banner, those sweet little angels.
LOL I HEAR YA!!! That is the only time Jeremy ever helps with Dinner I am sure I would set myself on fire if I was to go anywhere near that fire trap lol