Upgrade Your Grilling Experience Give Your Family A High-Quality Cookout With Premium Meats (NAPSA)—Move over, men. The backyard grill is no longer solely your domain. More and more women are sharing your space, according to grilling expert ‘@ tomato salsa andfresh cilantro. This summer, it’s all about bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Elizabeth Karmel, author of the Grilled Dinner Franks with Salsa Cruda Flame: Secrets for Hot-and-Quick Total Time: 25 minutes acclaimed cookbook “Taming the Prep Time: 25 minutes Grilling and Low-and-Slow BBQ” and creator of the “Girls at the Grill” Web site. Women have always taken the lead in preparing meals in the kitchen, and now more and more women are manningthegrill outside. As a woman whohas devoted herself to outdoor cooking, Karmel notes that the first factor in a great grilling experienceis quality. “Buy the best-quality raw ingredients that you can afford and let the heat of the grill work its magic,” said Karmel. “When you want to satisfy that classic backyard hot dog craving—kosher and Hebrew National is the best choice.” Hebrew National kosher franks are made with premium cuts of 100 percent kosher beef; no artificial flavors or colors, fillers or byproducts. Talk about premium. In addition to choosing kosher franks when you're ready to fire up the grill, rememberthese other useful tips to boost your cookout and make your summersizzle: Choose premium products— such as garden-fresh produce, pure beef kosher hot dogs and bakery buns. Knowing the right way to grill your favorite foods ensures great taste and makes you look like a pro. Karmel says controlling the heat is key to making perfect hot dogs. Keeping your grill at medium-low heat will prevent the skin on hot dogs from splitting and keep precious juices and fla- 1 large tomato, seeded, While there are many ways to spice up your grilling experience, great taste starts with premium- quality kosherbeef. vors from spilling out and causing flare-ups. Switch it up with mini hot dogs and hamburgers. Make mini hot dogs by cutting full-size grilled Hebrew National kosher franks in half and slipping them between small dinner rolls. For burgers, make three-inch patties of ground beef and top them with skewered pickles, cherry tomatoes and jalapejio slices. Serve them with mini versions of condiments. This scaled-down and spiced-up serving style will allow guests to have both hamburgers and hot dogs as an option to choose between. * Create a Southern cookout theme by serving iced tea and lemonade in mason jars. Garnish with a full slice of lemon, a sprig of mint and a colorful straw for a refreshingly tasty beverage. * Looking to serve scrumptious sides but not sure where to start? Forget the baked beans and go for some simple grilled vegetables such as corn, zucchini, eggplant and sweet potatoes. After you’ve grilled them, brush them with pesto for an extra burst of flavor. Or make a gourmet bean dip with pinto beans, chopped(about 1 cup) 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped red onion 2 tablespoonsfinely choppedfresh cilantro 1 jalapefio pepper, seeded, finely chopped % teaspoonsalt 1 package (16 oz.) Hebrew National Dinner Beef Franks 4 flour tortillas (optional) 1. Combine tomato, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapefio pepper and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. 2. Prepare outdoor grill for medium heat. Grill franks 15 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned, turning occasionally. 3. Serve franks topped with salsa. Wrap in tortillas, if desired. Note: Serve with prepared guacamole and Mexican rice to complete your meal. Alternatively, serve in a toasted bun and with fresh salsa. Forless spicy salsa, use half of a jalapefio pepper. Makes 4 servings (1 frank and about % cup salsa each). For more recipes and tips on how to upgrade your cookout experience, please visit www.hebrewnational.com.
