June Food play date: You go Grill!

It's hot and no one wants to heat up the house, so grilling it is!  I am an avid griller from the moment the snow melts until it's back again so I was happy to host a grilling party.  Amanda started things off with some tasty veggie kabobs roasted with balsamic vinaigrette that were gone in a flash.  I marinated chicken thighs adapted from my mother in laws recipe as well as tried out a new recipe stolen from Martha Stewart for cilantro lime shrimp.  The shrimp exceeded expectations and I for one with definitely make them again!

Wioletta contributed simply marinated broccoli and summer squash and Danie made a decadent potato dish with carrots, bacon and more.  Both these sides were made by roasting in foil packets while we made other things.  Marie wrapped foil around some giant onions that sat almost the entire time in the grill to become a soft and sweet compliment to the other foods.  Katie happily shucked corn because we had to have the quintessential summer barbecue favorite.  Finally, we were all treated to a truly phenomenal dessert when Colleen introduced honey, butter, and cinnamon to her pineapple kabobs.  The eating was marvelous and I had no trouble managing with the left overs!

Thanks for a great day of grilling and enjoying the nostalgia of summer!

Here's what the kids were up to! Thanks to Katie for taking photos.