Rockin' Marinade

1/4 cup soy sauce
3T red wine vinegar
2T lemon juice
2T olive oil
3/4 t dried italian seasoning (I don't use)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 t onion powder
pinch black pepper
1/4 cup italian dressing (I used fat free)

Mix together and marinate meat of choice for at least three hours. Grill as you normally would.

#1...take steaks out of the fridge about an hour and 1/2 before grilling...they cook best at room temp!!!

#2 ONLY FLIP IT ONCE!!!!(what I look for is when the sides are starting to show signs of being done that wrap around to the top outer edges...you should only have to flip it over and grill a couple of min to finish it off...you wanna cook it about 50-75% done on the first side,depending on how you like itPlus this makes for some good grill lines!

#3 Only flip w/tongs.Never use a fork or anything that's gonna pierce the meat.

#4-Trim any excess fat...you only want a thin 1/4 in left...wanna avoid major flare ups!!

That's my top 4 steak tips...works perfect for me everytime!!!

And don't forget to let them rest before cutting so that the juices can redistribute and end up in your mouth not all over the plate or cutting board!

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OMG these are so awesome I can eat them by themselves!!!But also great w/potatoes or on burgers.

1 bunch green onion
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbs butter

Wrap all in a foil pack and grill about 10 min...flipping occasionally.


and a great way to grill them to go with chicken is soak about 4 bunches in 1-2 juiced limes for about 30 min then toss straight on the grill.

Honestly,soooo good!!!

ooopps....all the steak cooking tips and I forgot to arm you with the secret weapon .....the rub....

2 Tbs Spanish Paprika
2 Tbs Ancho Chili Powder
2 Tbs dry mustard
2 Tbs dry oregano
2 tsp dry cumin
2 tsp dry coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbs salt
1 tsp pepper


Whisk spices together.

Preheat grill to medium.

Brush the steaks on both sides lightly w/oil and season w/salt and pepper on one side and then rub the other side w/some of the rub.
Place the rub side down on the grill and cook til golden brown and a crust has formed, 4-5 minutes.(this is easy to do since you only flip a steak once right )
Turn over the steaks and cont. grilling to med-rare or desired doneness. Remove from grill/let rest for 5 min tented w/foil before slicing.

6 pork chops, 1 inch thick
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar


-Drain pinapple and pour 1/4 cup of the juice into a bowl. Combine with soy sauce, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, and brown sugar.
-Place pork chops in a large resealable bag. Pour marinade mixture over top.
-Seal bag and refrigerator for 2 hours.
-Preheat grill.
-Remove pork chops from marinade and place on hot grill. Cook for about 20 minutes or until done.
-Turn half way through cooking time and baste with remaining marinade.
-Top with pineapple slices during the last few minutes of grilling.

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1 large eggplant
1/3 c butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper


Peel the eggplant, and then cut into 3/4-in rounds.
Mix butter, garlic salt, and Italian seasonings well.
Brush slices w/butter mix,sprinkle w/salt and pepper.
Grill over med heat 10 min,til tender, turning and basting occasionally.

2 Tbs oil
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tbs honey
1 Tbs lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper or lemon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast half

Mix first 7 ingredients.
Add chicken breasts,toss to coat.
Cover and let stand at room temp ONLY 20 min, turning once.
Grill over med heat for 10 min (turning once),til cooked through.

these are sooo good the sauce is excellent!!

1 c ketchup
1/3 c honey
1/4 c soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chop (about 6)
salt and pepper

Mix ketchup, honey, soy sauce and garlic,set aside.
Season pork with salt and pepper.
Brush chops w/sauce to coat.
Cook chops on greased grill,medium setting, basting w/sauce often,about 5 min on each side,til meat is cooked through

1 Tbs pepper
3/4 Tbs kosher salt
3 Tbs chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbs dried rosemary
8 cloves garlic, diced
1/3 c olive oil

Mash together to form paste and rub into chicken or pork and grill over indirect heat.(also good on potatoes)