Something was "grilling" at Nothing To It Culinary Center

I always thought I knew how to grill...get a flame, throw the meat on, burn it, and eat it! There is a way to grill that is fun, healthy, and incredibly delicious! My buddy Don and I took the class at Nothing To It Culinary Center on Crummer Lane. You have heard Lara on the show with us for our Health and Beauty Tip on Thursdays. I have been joking with her and owner Jay Bushman about coming to the class to perfect my skillz...and they said enough talking...just do it! We had a great time with our four-some Scott and Sean.(that's the cool thing you get to meet some great people)

Below you will see me scooping out the tomato that was then stuffed with grilled veggies and mozzarella cheese. We then placed it back on the grill for about 10 minutes! The result...FANTASTIC! Here is the rest of the crew hard at work preparing the goods for the gas, and charcoal grills waiting outside off the patio!

Not only did we prepare an appetizer...but also a dessert on the grill of course! Blueberry cobbler anybody...yes, on the grill! That's Lara showing off the almighty Weber grilling machine.

Gotta love the fresh grilled veggies....a little oil, salt, pepper, and off to the grill! We also made a homemade potato salad with no mayo or mustard...it was the best!

Lara is telling us to get the steaks and halibut...the grill is ready. We learned a few quick tips here...

1...start with a clean and seasoned grill (coat with grape seed oil 15 minutes before cooking)

2...use grill starting cubes if your a charcoal user...to help eliminate that lighter fluid taste.

3...when using skewers...soak them in water before use so they don't burn up.

4...season, oil, and chill your fish before placing on the grill. The fish goes from the fridge to the grill to help keep it from sticking and to keep the meat together.

Look at this spread! The best part is the eating of course and it's healthy.(even the wine)

Menu

Stuffed tomatoes with grilled veggies and mozzarella

Potato salad with light oil, grilled tatters, basil, dill, and oil

Steak

Seasoned halibut with a light oil dressing with shallots and chives

and the blueberry cobbler for dessert.

If you want to have a great evening out, learn something, meet great people, and eat incredible healthy food...you need to go to Nothing To It. Call Lara and Jay for more information at 826-2628. Check out the complete class schedule at http://www.nothingtoit.com/ . Listen for Lara on the show 7/3 to help you get set for the holiday!