This summer, you can say goodbye (and good riddance) to last minute mish-mash meal planning!
With on your team, the only to-do you’re going to need to worry about while organizing a summer get-together is collecting your box from your front door.
Packed with barbecue-friendly grilling recipes, in-season produce and cool treats that are sure to be a crowd pleaser, HelloFresh’s summer menu offers delicious summer flavours that will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, their predictable pricing allows you to easily build hosting into your budget.
“HelloFresh is a great fit for any summer occasion,” says Corby-Sue Neumann, Culinary Director for HelloFresh Canada. “Let summer gatherings plan themselves stress-free with bundles and kits made for entertaining. Simply pack them in the cooler and take them to your campsite, cabin, or friend’s place and enjoy summer.”
Here are three of Neumann’s top tips to elevate your backyard summer BBQs.
1. Start with a clean grill
When it comes to speeding up the process of scrubbing your grill clean, we recommend using steam or vinegar – especially if that grime just isn't budging. Both will help break up that stubborn grease and burnt-on food, but if you opt for vinegar, we recommend spraying it onto your grill using a spray bottle and then scraping at the grime with a ball of aluminum foil.
Clean and shiny grill, here you come!
2. Marinating matters
Before placing your steaks on the grill, coat each side with oil and season with salt and pepper in a small bowl. To allow the marinade to both tenderize and flavour the meat, you’ll want to leave the steaks to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
And when you do go to cook, make sure your grill is preheated to a high heat. For rare, cook each side for one and a half minutes. For medium-rare, cook each side for 3 minutes. Or, for well-done, cook each side for four minutes.
Before you eat them, allow the steaks to cool for 5-10 minutes after cooking.
3. Add fruits for a sweet, juicy twist
One of the best ways to liven up your meal is by adding grilled stone fruits, like peaches, plums or nectarines. While your grill is heating to medium-high, cut your favourite stone fruits and drizzle them with olive oil. Place them cut-side down and grill for two to four minutes until charred. Remove with a metal spatula and serve with a dollop of yogurt.
“Grill like a pro and chill like a champ with BBQ recipes that are sure to have your taste buds dancing in the sunshine,” says Neumann. “Our culinary team creates recipes you'll love! Whether you are cooking for two people or eight, get delicious recipes and all ingredients fresh on your doorstep every week! HelloFresh provides scalable recipes including the option to double protein sizes, purchase multiple of the same recipe or opt for the grill packs to add to any gathering.”
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