Gluten-Free Summer on the BBQ

It was a hot, hot Sunday this past Sunday!

Have you ever noticed, though, that even when it’s super hot out, somehow dinner on the BBQ still sounds like a magical idea?

I have been envisioning squash “boats.” So I made them happen. Luckily for us, while we were picking up Reagan from doggy daycare on Friday afternoon, a local farmer had brought by fresh produce; the squash and zucchini were a part of it.

Summer Squash and Zucchini sprinkled with the following combinations (olive oil and sea salt on all):

• garlic + dill
• cinnamon
• garlic + cilantro
• garlic + parsley
• cilantro + parsley

The farmer also had along with him fresh green beans. We dabbled into a huge bag of asparagus from Costco, but around here, you can find asparagus everywhere. We even have a festival devoted to it.

Asparagus and fresh green beans tossed in olive oil, sea salt garlic and lemon. It looks so oily and watery, but the truth is that I used only about 1/2 lemon and 2 tsps of olive oil total. (p.s. Again, baskets for grilling from Williams-Sonoma.)

What’a a BBQ without a burger? Even if you are a vegan, there are so many burger options. I don’t eat my burger with a bun typically. If you do want a bun, grab your favorite gluten-free bun and grill it a little with some olive oil. It will be crunchy and delicious!

Burgers:

• lean hamburger
• cilantro
• parsley
• The Laughing Cow Light Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil

(Burgers shown in full-meal images below.)

How could you leave a gluten-free summer on the BBQ meal sans-dessert? After a busy weekend, though, that last thing I want to do is make a 2-hour dessert. Not to mention, during the summertime, dessert for us is light, cheesy and fruity typically. Get creative with minimal items.

Fruit & Cheese Drizzled with Honey Dessert Skewer

• Mini Babybel Light
• Mini Babybel White Cheddar
• organic cherries (no, you don’t have to have yours organic – these from the farm just happened to be organic)
• strawberries
• pure honey (did you know there are enzymes in honey?!)

Gluten-Free Summer on the BBQ

I’m so excited for all the delicious in store this summer. We love to grill. We love to keep it simple. And both are going to make for an awesome summer!

I’ve decided to start helping you with your grocery lists as well!

If you simply click the image below, you can right click and “save.” Then, print it off and bring it to the grocery store with you. Don’t have time for that now? “Pin” it and save for later. The only part left for you to do is to grill and enjoy!

Love your guts,
SKH