Tarragon Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Grapes

Want to make something new for dinner? When you mix meat with fruit, it creates a tasty flavor that is perfect for any meal. We've included a great recipe that will transform the way you view food.

Tarragon Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Grapes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 small shallot halved
• 3 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt
• 2 whole pork tenderloins
• 1 bunch seedless red grapes

Directions:

• Turn on grill to medium heat
• Press shallot through garlic press into a cup, then mix with tarragon, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt. Spread the mixture over the pork tenderloin.
• Place the tenderloins on the grill, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes (if you have a meat thermometer, make sure the inner temp reaches 155 degrees F).
• After tenderloins have cooked for 15 minutes, add grapes to the grill, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they're brown in spots and slightly softened.
• Let tenderloins sit for 5 minutes before slicing and add the grilled grapes to the platter.

Good luck and have a delectable weekend!

How to Make Grilled Pizza

We've all heard of using our grills for steaks, ribs, chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs, but have you ever tried grilling pizza? Sounds complicated, I know, but in fact is quite easy and changes the way you'll ever view pizza again.

Start off with finding pizza dough at your local grocery store, any will do. Then figure out what kind of ingredients you want to top your pizza. Don't forget cheese and tomato sauce.

Roll out the dough so it is in a circular form. Fire up your grill (let it warm for a little bit) then brush olive oil on the grates (to add the extra flavor and help brown the crust). When the bottom of the crust is browned, flip it over, then quickly brush on the tomato sauce, cheese, and other toppings.

Close the lid and wait until the cheese has melted. Now you have grilled pizza! This is an easy and tasty recipe that will add a lot of flavor to your next meal.

Celebrate Labor Day with Beer Lime Chicken

Before you pack your bags for the upcoming extended weekend, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy this warm, relaxing holiday. For one, think about if your meals are planned yet. Everyone knows it's not Labor Day without deliciously grilled food.

Here is a fun and tasty recipe to include in your list when going out to the store for ingredients:

Beer Lime Chicken
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Ingredients:

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 can of your favorite beer
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions:

• In a bowl, mix the lime juice, honey, beer, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper until the honey dissolves
• Pour the mixture over the chicken, cover, and let it marinate for 30 minutes
• Preheat your grill to medium heat
• Take out the chicken, place on the grill, and cook until the meat is tender (about 7 minutes on each side)

Enjoy this tasty treat and have a safe weekend!

Boating Fun for Labor Day Weekend

As the last long weekend of summer approaches, many people are trying to figure out what to do for Labor Day this year. Of course there's always the typical BBQ in the backyard or tailgating at your team's football game. So this year, let's try something a little different. Why not head out to the water and enjoy a little one on one time with nature.

If you check in your local newspaper, many cities have special Labor Events at their nearest lakes, rivers, and beaches. Florida, for instance, has boating events going on in Miami, Pompano Beach, Tampa, Bonita Springs, and Sarasota. North Carolina has some in Wrightsville Beach and you can be sure to find plenty in Michigan near the Great Lakes.

Each event will be different, but look for ones that include some kind of cookout, fireworks, or even a guided tour around the water. This will make it more exciting and give you options once you're out on the water.

If you don't own a boat, think about going to the waterfront and bring your own fun! Pack a tasty picnic, a few chairs, blankets, and set up shop near the shore. You can even find a restaurant that is located on the water, make reservations, and enjoy the view as you celebrate the holiday weekend.
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For more information about local events, check out: Marine Max, Great Lakes, Maine

Tailgating 101

Now that we're in the throes of football season, it's time to start preparing our grills for the big games! This is the time of the year when we grab our favorite brews, set up shop outside the packed stadium, and enjoy the excitement of the greatest game ever played.

Here's what you need to get started:

*A big truck or SUV. Make sure you have a car big enough to transport chairs, gas grills, food, and all your friends/family.

*There are always specials going on at local grocery stores. Find out when steaks, hamburgers, chips, beer, soda, and other assorted foods are on sale. Your weekly newspaper might also include coupons that will provide a sweet deal.

*Invest in a comfy collapsible chair. Most football games last well over 3 hours (that doesn't include the hours before and after you set up). You will definitely need a chair that can withstand the heat, rain, and any unexpected guest that makes room in your seat.

*Portable necessities. You will need a table to put the food on, tablecloth, disposable napkins/plates/silverware, trash bags, and most importantly a cooler.

*Don't forget the most important tool: your gas grill. A tailgate wouldn't be complete without the appliance needed most to cook your food. Just make sure you have enough propane left in the tank before heading out to the event. You don't want to be caught without it!

A New Kind of Dessert: Grilled Fruit

It can be stressful when you've planned the perfect barbecue and have yet to decide on dessert for the evening. This is a big decision because we all know dessert is the most important course of the meal. Well, not to worry, we have come up with the perfect concept: grilled fruit.

This idea came from Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis. Instead of turning off your grill when you're done with your steaks, simply allow the grease to burn off and get your fruit ready!

De Laurentiis suggests using nectarines, plums, or peaches. The heat from the grill brings out the natural sugars to create a sugary crust. Place the fruits on some skewers and watch them sizzle with flavor as your guests' eyes light up in anticipation.

Here is the recipe for Giada's Grilled Fruit:

Ingredients:

• 3 firm, but ripe, nectarines, pitted and halved
• 3 firm, but ripe, plums, pitted and halved
• 3 firm, but ripe, apricots, pitted and halved
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 6 metal or wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
• nonstick spray
• vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat or preheat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread one piece of each fruit on each of six skewers so that the cut sides line up and lay flat. Sprinkle the sugar over the cut sides of the fruit.

Let them stand until the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Place the fruit skewers on the grill cut side down. Grill the fruit until it is heated through and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Place one fruit skewer on each plate and serve with a scoop of ice cream if you like.

Other grilled fruit recipes can be found at: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32462546/ns/today-today_food_and_wine/

Weekend Fun with GasWatch

As the week comes to a close, I'm sure everyone is getting psyched about the weekend. Early in the week, we plan outings and events for the upcoming 2 days of rest and relaxation. When our alarm wakes us up at the crack of dawn, we usually roll over wishing for another 30 minutes to finish that amazing dream we were just having.

Most people look forward to the weekend mornings where you can sleep in as late as you want. Then lazily stroll downstairs knowing you have more than enough time before you need to change out of your pajamas.

This weekend, let's celebrate one of the last few weekends of summer with a great summer BBQ complete with your very own GasWatch!

Pick out that perfect rib recipe where the meat just falls off the bone then add some fresh vegetables for a summer salad, maybe a few extra items like a creamy potato salad or juicy watermelon, and top it off with a cooler of your favorite beer.

Make sure to pick up your GasWatch so you know how much gas is left in the tank (you don't want to run out in the middle of your mouth-watering grilling adventure). If you haven't planned this meal ahead of time, you can always visit your local Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Ace Hardware, or True Value to find your gas gauge.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a tasty weekend!

Camping Becomes Digitalized

If you thought going on a camping trip meant pulling out your dusty tent and scouring the woods for a secluded spot to settle, you're wrong. According to the Washington Post, these days people are now "glamping"- a word used to call camping for the digital age. State parks around the nation are now incorporating WIFI in some campgrounds as well as a complete camping kit they provide including tents, chairs, propane stoves, and lanterns. What do you think of that?

It's amazing how dependent our generation has become on computers, cell phones, and the internet. We can't even go back to nature and enjoy the outdoors without feeling "naked" if we can't check our email.

Despite the downfalls of becoming addicted to technology, it's smart to merge these two contrasting concepts together. At least state and national parks are doing everything they can to make our experience more enjoyable.

Let's relish this new idea of camping! Now we can sit out by the lake, fishing to our hearts content on the right while the football game is being broadcast from the flat screen on the left.

For more information about this article, go to: "Glamping"

iPhone App for the Grill

iPhone has just released a new application for barbecue enthusiasts according to CNet.com. This app takes recipes from Weber's On the Grill recipebook and lists them in a fashion where they're easily viewable for every consumer.

You can scroll through over 250 recipes and pick the one that fits your craving. You can even create a grocery list of ingredients from that recipe so you won't forget anything while you prepare for your barbecue.

What a great device for the avid griller! Now if only this app could do all the grilling for you. . .

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