Eight Surprising Foods You’er Never Tried to Grill Before

With summer in full swing， its time to fire up the grill. About 80% of American house holds own a grill， according to a 2013 study by the Hearth， Patio & Barbecue Association. The survey also found that those folks love grilling because cooking out doors feels satis factory， and the food “tastes so good.”

But if you think grills are exclusively reserved for chicken wings and baby back ribs， youre wrong. Add some of these foods to your next barbecues menu and get ready to bacome a bona fide arill master.

1.Avocado

As if you needed another reason to love avocados. Slice one of these green babies length-wise and remove the pit. Brush the flesh with olive oil and a bit of citrus juice and set it face-down on the grill for just a few minutes， until grill marks are visible. Season with saltand pepper， and consider filling the pits spot with salsa， crumbled feta cheese or other chopped and crunchv veqqies.

2. Pizza

YouII face-palm yourself for not thinking of grilling your next pizza sooner. The trick to not burning the pie， according to the Washington Post， is to put it over indirect heat. Turn the crust 180 degrees to evenly cook the other side of the pizza. Then flip it over so the uncooked side is on the grates and add the toppings of your choice.

3. Peaches

Slice a peach in half and remove the pit. Brush the flesh with either balsamic vinegar mixed with maple syrup or honey for a sweet and smoky dessert of your summer dreams. Top with ice cream， obviously.

4. Angel food cake

For a twist on a classic dessert， grill home made or even store-bought angel food cake. Cut the cake into wedges[楔形物] and toast both sides for a few minutes on the grill. Serve with ice cream and strawberries.

5. Cookies

Transfer your cookie pan to the great out doors with the help of a temperature gauge and a pie pan. Once the temperature hits 350 degrees （like your oven）， put the cookie panatop the flipped-over pie tin over indirect heat. This way the air circulates evenly， according to Mrs. Fields Secrets. Remove the cookies in about 20 minutes， or when they are golden brown.

6. French toast

Light up the grill in the morning by grilling some delicious breakfast. Slice up some challahor brioche and soak it in a mixture of eggs， milk， vanilla， honey and salt. Toss the slices over direct heat for a few minutes—and prepare for them to stick. Once crispy， flip over. Then move to indirect heat for about five to ten minutes.

7. Watermelon

Upgrade your salad with some savory and smoky watermelon. Drizzle watermelon slices with balsamic vinegar and some olive oil before sizzling them on the grill， flipping over and removing once grill marks are visible.

8. Bananas

For a more decadent treat， grill up a banana boat stuffed with meltable goodness. Take an unpeeled banana and slice into it， being sure not to cut all the way through. Then fill it with marsh mallows， peanut butter chipsor chocolate chips. Wrap in foil and cook for about 10 minutes or until its skin is blackened.