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Recipes for the Beachfront Chef

The McKinley Beach Community has beachfront cooking areas set up for resident’s use; whether it’s an evening by the campfire, the need to satiate a craving for s’mores, or a full out dinner under the stars on a crisp late-summer evening. This week we wanted to share just a few recipes ideas for your outdoor cooking pleasure . . .

GRILLED STEAK, POTATO, AND MUSHROOM KABOBS

grilled-steak-kabob

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 pound small potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

 

Instructions

  1. Cut the steak into 1-inch chunks and add to a rimmed baking pan along with the mushrooms.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and oregano. Pour over the steak and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  4. Thread the marinated steak and mushrooms, along with the potatoes, onto skewers.
  5. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until meat is cooked to desired doneness. Re-season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

 

**This recipe and more can be found at LetsDishRecipes.com 

 

GRILLED HAWAIIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN IN FOIL

bbq-hawaiian-chicken   

 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup bbq sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1 15-ounce can pineapple slices (including juice)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • green onions, for garnish

 

Instructions

  1. Heat grill to medium heat. Cut 4 sheets, enough to wrap the chicken and veggies, of heavy duty foil. Place chicken on center of aluminum foil and divide the veggies and add 2-3 pineapple slices into each packet.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together bbq sauce, juice from the can of pineapple slices, soy sauce, and garlic. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the sauce on the chicken and make sure to reserve about ¼ cup.
  3. Place chicken packets onto grill and grill for 13-15 minutes flipping at about 7 minutes.To serve carefully open packets, baste with reserve sauce and garnish with green onions.

 

**This recipe and more can be found at TheRecipeCritic.com 

 

S’MORES CAMPFIRE CONES

 

smores-cone

Ingredients

  • 12 Sugar or Waffle Cones
  • 1 bag Mini Marshmallows
  • 12 oz Chocolate Chips
  • optional: Butterscotch Chips

 

Instructions

  1. Fill each cone with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  2. Wrap in aluminum foil.
  3. Head on the grill for 7 – 10 minutes. Keep away from direct flames. (This is also great in the oven!)
  4. Unwrap and enjoy. Be careful as contents may be hot.

 

**This recipe and more can be found at FrugalCouponLiving.com