(NAPSA)—There are easy ways to bring the family to the table— even if schedules are overwhelmed with work, school, band practice, rehearsals and sporting events. Busy mother and professional chef Jill Houk says she understands the importance of finding a simple and delicious dinner that involves the entire family. Her solution: the grill. Often solely associated with summer months, seasonal grilling allows families to capitalize on the time they have together while creating an enjoyable and collaborative cooking experience. Chef Jill, who is a chef for Sara Lee, offers these tips on making the mostof grilling this season. 1. Don’t limit yourself to burgers. Instead, find something you love to cook and putit on thegrill. Chef Jill took her favorite sandwich and madeit grill friendly. Grilled Pesto Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 package Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread 12 slices Sara Lee Pre-Sliced Smoked Provolone Cheese 18 slices Hillshire Farm Ultra-Thin Sliced Honey Ham %4 cup prepared pesto sauce 6 slices ripe beefsteak tomatoes 1 roll aluminum foil Method: Preheat grill to medium heat. Split each roll. Place one slice of cheese on bottom roll. Top with three slices ham, 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto and Favorite meals can be cooked on the grill, regardless of the season. tomato slice. Top with one slice of cheese and the top half of the roll. Wrap each sandwich individually in foil. Place on grill and heat 5 minutes. Turn over and grill additional 5 minutes. Unwrap sandwiches and enjoy. 2. Make it a team effort. “At the end of a busy day, it’s essential to have the entire family pitch in with dinner,” advises Houk. 3. If you grill with children, always supervise them near the grill. Remember that the grill can stay hot for up to two hours. 4. Skip the mess. Cooking your sandwiches, vegetables and Ball Park Franksin tin foil virtually eliminatesgrill cleanup. 5. Don’t skip dessert. “Stone fruit, such as peaches, nectarines and plums, are great on thegrill,” says Houk. “So is Sara Lee Pound Cake. Just slice, brush with melted butter andgrill.” For more grilling tips and recipes, visit www.TotalMealsOn line.com.
