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Just saw this great new grilling quiz on WebMD. Just in time for Memorial Day.
Test Your Grillin' Smarts
How did you score? I got 11 out of 15. Who knew you should leave a space between food on a kabob?
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I use phyllo dough to bake a few things. It is convenient to buy in the store or you can make it yourself. Here is what Wikipedia says about it .
My favorite thing to make are fruit pastries. Just cut the down into small squares that will fit into a cupcake pan. Put in a square, brush with a little mixture of honey and melted butter, then add another sheet square and repeat until you've made a little cup. Spoon in fresh fruit, like blueberries, and maybe just a sprinkle of sugar and bake until the fruit is juicy and the dough is browned. My kids like to top them with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or vanilla frozen yogurt.
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Maybe it is the wrong time of day to be answering this question?
LOL
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Veggie -- I have two: Tomatoes and okra. I know some people don't like okra, but my family loves it. We look forward to it every summer. Unfortunately, we like it best fried in cornmeal.

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I plan on having grilled corn, grilled mushrooms (LOVE) and salmon on the BBQ. Yum.
Also just picked fresh blueberries, so there will be blueberry pie to finish up the meal.
And, can't forget those cold, fresh salads full of crisp greens and veggies. Sliced ripe tomatoes with just a little salt and pepper are perfect for outdoor eating.
Now I am getting hungry.
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Unhealthy -- ANY type of crunchy potato chip. Those are my nemesis.
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I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it cooks. We've made chicken breasts, baby back ribs, a prime rib, a pork loin, and some fish on it so far, and all have been very juicy and tasty. But, I haven't gotten fancy with it. Just put the meat on there and cooked. And, I haven't done many veggies.
Has anyone had one for long enough to suggest some more adventurous meals to try with it?
Ideas welcome.
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I hate to admit it, but for a while there our family was eating out once or twice a week. I was really busy at work,and since I am the only person who cooks around here for the most part I just wasn't up to it.
I'd like to say we ate healthy, but UGH...chicken wings and BBQ were some of the top choices.
Since it has gotten warmer, my hubby is grilling more, and I've commissioned my 18-year-old daughter to cook one meal a week. We haven't eaten out for dinner in about a month.
I'd love some ideas for easy, healthy meals.
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Here is one I made just this past weekend:
Chop all these ingredients together, toss and serve:
4 medium salad cucumbers, washed and sliced into rounds
5 or 6 medium Roma tomatoes, cubed
1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
1/8 cup crumbled feta cheese
(if you like onions you can add them, but I don't)
Dressing:
1/8 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (lighter version if you don't like the strong flavor)
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
whisk together and pour over salad and toss. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
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You just layer the following into a 9" by 9" baking pan in this order:
1 8-ozpackage lowfat cream cheese
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans
1 can chopped green chilis or fresh chopped jalapenos.
1 or 1/2 cup lowfat shredded sharp cheddar
Pop in the oven until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly.
Remove from oven and top with fresh chopped Roma tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, onions, and cilantro (to taste).
Can be served hot out of the oven or cooled a bit. We use Tostitoes Multigrain Tortilla Scoops chips.View Thread
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