3 Sizzling Summer Recipes for the Grill

We’re always in search of our next favorite recipe and dish on the grill. Darren at BBQHost.com recently shared his top 3 sizzling recipes for summer grilling and backyard barbecues.

“These  fresh set of recipes are a great way to kick off the grilling season.  With this menu, you can use the grill of your choice to prepare every aspect of the meal, from the mouthwatering main course to the sweet treat you’ll indulge in afterward. We’re starting with the unexpected–turkey burgers “tartare”.

 

#1 Turkey Burgers “Tartare”

 

No, we’re not suggesting that you eat raw ground turkey—in fact, that poses a serious health risk. Instead, we’ve jazzed up the poultry by adding steak tartare-inspired ingredients. These burgers are best served on toasted English muffins with a smear of extra Dijon mustard.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Neutral oil for the cooking grates (canola works well)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, beaten egg, shallot, mustard, Worcestershire, capers, Tabasco, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the meat into patties. Take care, as the mixture will be sticky and wet.
  3. Prepare a medium charcoal fire, or set a gas grill to medium (about 350 degrees). Lightly oil the grilling grates. Because this mixture forms a looser burger than you might be used to with ground chuck, you might want to add interlocking panels or a similar attachment to the grates, to prevent the burgers from breaking apart and slipping through the grid.
  4. Grill the burgers, undisturbed, for about 8 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium-low and flip the burgers to the other side. Continue to cook until the meat is cooked through and the internal temperature registers at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, about 8 minutes longer.
  5. Serve with toasted English muffins and additional Dijon mustard, if desired.

We recommend pairing the turkey burgers will grilled zucchini.

#2 Grilled Herb Zucchini

Zucchini is a wonderful companion for the grill. Not only is it a snap to prepare, it can be ready within minutes. For a spicier kick, try substituting a lemon-pepper rub for the salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, minced (a mixture of parsley, basil, and rosemary works well)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Trim the ends off the zucchini and cut lengthwise into planks about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. Prepare a medium-hot grill.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the herbs and lemon zest (or simply use Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Lick the Plate Garlic Butter seasoning)
  4. Brush the zucchini planks with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the planks, flipping once, until grill-marked and tender, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the lemon-herb mixture and additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve immediately.

Finish the meal off with grill fruit and caramel!

#3 Grilled Pineapple with Toasted Coconut and Caramel

This unusual and delightful dessert can be made with simple supermarket ingredients. For a special treat, make your own caramel sauce in advance. Most versions will keep in the fridge for about a week.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices canned pineapple rings, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving
  • Caramel sauce, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In another, dry saucepan, toast the coconut flakes over medium heat until lightly browned. Set aside.
  3. Set your grill to medium, about 350 degrees.
  4. Brush both sides of the pineapple rings with the brown sugar mixture. There may be some of the mixture left over, and that’s okay–you don’t want to add too much to the pineapple, or it may burn.
  5. Carefully grill the pineapple rings, turning once, until grill marks appear and the sugars are caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve immediately alongside scoops of ice cream, topped with the toasted coconut and caramel sauce.

This sizzling-hot trio forms a summer menu that you’re sure to return to time and again. Enjoy, and happy grilling!

Thanks to Darren at BBQ Host for these great summer suggestions. Bay Breeze Patio features the best luxury grills in the Destin area. To learn more visit, our Premium Grills page to see the options, visit our showroom in Miramar Beach across from Seascape Resort or call us at 850-269-4666.

TEC Grills Added to Offering of Best High Performance Grills in Destin

It is summer grilling season and families are heading outdoors. Whether you’re grilling around the pool or on the patio, grill masters are putting their skills to the test. For those looking for a premium grill in and around Destin, Fla., we’re proud to carry the best selection of high performance grills in Northwest Florida.

This summer, we’ve added TEC infrared grills to our collection of premium grill brands. From Broilmaster gas grills to Big Green Egg smoker/grill, our collection of premium grills are among the leading American-made grills on the market.

If you’ve settled on an infrared grill, TEC offers some of the best infrared grills available on the market today. They are the only 100% infrared grills made in America. TEC uses the highest quality stainless steel and are made to last. The best value for the dollar, TEC grills are affordable yet durable.

TEC developed and introduced the world’s first infrared gas grill in 1980. More than 30 years later, TEC’s first customers are still cooking on their very first grills because they are built to last a lifetime. Therefore, they still make replacement parts for every grill ever made. Made in America and built using the finest grade of materials, including 304 stainless steel. TEC grills are built to last.

What makes TEC grills the best—THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. With its patented 100% infrared grilled system, this grill can smoke, sear, barbecue slow and low and heat up fast. In fact, TEC can heat from 0-850° F in 10 minutes! With this grill there are no flair ups, no charring, no hot or cold spots. It heats quickly, and cleans easily.

What is different about TEC grills?

  1. TEC grills are manufactured in the US with 304 stainless
  2. TEC grills use one of four different 100% infrared burners. One and two are resident and commercial. The third, the Cherokee burner, is an enhanced version of the residential burner.
  3. TEC grills have a wide temperature range from 200oto 900o For example, the G-sport grill average temperatures range from  250o to 850oF  while 500o to 850o F on average for the Cherokee model.
  4. TEC manufactures the only grill line that is totally infrared
  5. TEC features flare-up resistant burners

THE RESULT: Tender, Juicier Food. The more hot air a grill uses to cook food, the drier it will be, and traditional gas grills cook with 100% hot air. Even other infrared grills use about 65% hot air (and 35% infrared). But TEC’s patented, 100% infrared grilling system eliminates the hot air, so food retains up to 35% more of its own natural juices.

In addition, foods achieve a charbroiled flavor. Radiant glass panels below the cooking grates incinerate food drippings, creating a rich, smoky vapor that flavors the food. Now you can have it all – the convenience of gas and the charbroiled flavor of charcoal or wood, but without the ashy residue.

Whether you select TEC, Big Green Egg or other high performance grill, when you’re ready to upgrade your grill, we’re ready to help you uncover your grilling preference and select a brand that is best suited to deliver the most flavorful and delicious meal

Learn more about our collection of premium grills online or visit our showroom in at 32 Forest Shore Drive, Miramar Beach (just one mile west of Silver Sands Premium Outlets) or call us at 850-269-4666.

Happy Grilling!

16th Annual Bay Breeze Patio Anniversary Event & Sale, March 27-28

We’re excited to be celebrating our 16th year serving the Emerald Coast with an Anniversary Event & Grilling Expo, March 27-28, 2020. The celebration of outdoor living will feature grill demonstrations and samples, outdoor living experts from premium furniture brands, fireplace and fire pit demonstrations, special sale prices and more.

Our anniversary in the spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate outdoor living and thank all our loyal friends and customers for sticking with us over the years. As everyone begins to head outdoors to take advantage of the great springtime weather, we often discover our outdoor spaces are dirty, worn and in need of a refresh. Let us help you revitalize your patio.

We’ll have outdoor living experts and furniture specialists with the most popular premium outdoor furniture brands on hand to answer questions and help families achieve the perfect design for their outdoor room or outdoor kitchen.

Outside on both Friday and Saturday, master grillers will be holding grilling demonstrations on luxury grills, including AOG, Big Green Egg, Broilmaster, Fire Magic, Delta Heat, and Twin Eagles.

In addition, outdoor living experts and furniture specialists with LaneVenture, Lloyd Flanders, Summer Classics, Jensen Leisure IPE, POLYWOOD, Seaside Casual, Berlin Gardens, Outdoor By Design, Telescope and Tommy Bahama will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert advice and recommendations.

Fireplaces and fire pits continue to be popular backyard accessories, and the event will feature fireplace, gas log and fire pit experts from Firetaninment, Real Fyre, Superior, and Empire.

In addition, we invite you to follow our Facebook page for March Madness special offers that are almost too good to be true. We’re featuring a product each day that is priced to sell and equates to hundreds of dollars of savings. Some of our recent offerings include Lane Venture’s Jewel , which includes 4 counter height swivel chairs and cushions and a 44” x 62” counter table. (Original retail $8985. March Madness price $3999) and the Lane Venture Southampton 3 piece Sectional. Gray wicker with off white Sunbrella cushions. (Original retail is $11520. March Madness price is $4100. Fire pit is not included.)

   

Our anniversary event will take place rain or shine on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at Bay Breeze Patio in Miramar Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bay Breeze Patio is located at 32 Forest Shore Drive in Miramar Beach, one mile west of Silver Sands Premium Outlets. For more information call 850.269.4666 or visit www.baybreezepatio.com.