Be BBQ Brilliant and Prepare Your Entire Meal on The Grill with Help from the Experts at MyMenu

The arrival of spring means it’s time to clean the grill and fire up the BBQ! This season, the hottest grilling trend is cooking anything and everything on the BBQ. From delicious snacks and succulent steaks to mouth-watering desserts, you can create a feast without even turning on the oven. “There are so many great grilling options,” says Solène Thouin, recipe developer for MyMenu. “This season, expand your grilling menu, impress guests and save money by hosting at home in your own backyard. MyMenu makes it easy to spend less time in the kitchen preparing and more time outside on the deck with family and friends.”

For hundreds of great grilling ideas, visit www.mymenu.com or your nearby MyMenu location and learn how to prepare an entire meal on the grill.

Here are some innovative grilling menu ideas from the folks at MyMenu:

Tantalize your taste buds

Light the BBQ at least 15 minutes before guests arrive. To whet their appetites, offer a cool and crisp snack like a MyMenu fully cooked shrimp ring. The Shrimp Platter comes complete with two rings of Pacific white shrimp and seafood cocktail sauce, just thaw and dive in. Add another chilly treat to the mix by serving Tomato Provolone Party Spirals, soft flatbread spread with real cream cheese, roasted tomatoes and provolone cheese. Another great item requiring no preparation – simply thaw and serve.

While guests snack, turn up the heat and grill the appetizers. Toss a variety of MyMenu chicken wings on the grill including new Honey Barbeque Flavored Chicken Wings. Don’t forget the more traditional favorites, like Wild Buffalo and Hot n’ Spicy Style Wings. Looking for another crowd-pleasing alternative? MyMenu Seasoned Kabobs come in six mouth-watering varieties including Barbecue Pork, Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Mediterranean Style Pork, Buffalo Style Chicken Breast, Lemon & Herb Chicken Breast or Steakhouse Beef.  Kabobs feature marinated pieces of juicy meat threaded onto a wooden skewer, are party-sized and are ready for dipping – simply grill and serve with your favorite MyMenu sauce.

Looking for another appetizer option? Try pizza straight from the grill! Heat the BBQ to 400°F and place the Four Cheese Pizza straight on the grill and lower the lid. Within 10-12 minutes, shredded mozzarella, sliced provolone, shredded cheddar and grated parmesan bubble over a delicious herbed tomato sauce held together by a golden brown thin crust. Use a pizza cutter to create smaller bite-sized pieces, and make sure everyone gets a taste!

Grilling favorites for the main course

Grilling enthusiasts will be thrilled with MyMenu Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steaks. Each steak is expertly cut and trimmed by hand from premium Certified Angus Beef®, then perfectly aged and flash frozen to capture the robust taste of beef at its peak. Because only 8% of beef qualifies as Certified Angus Beef®, you can expect the same mouth-watering taste each and every time. Meat eaters will also love Maplewood BBQ Back Ribs. These ribs have been smoked with 100% Maplewood chips and covered with a tangy-sweet barbecue sauce. MyMenu has done all the work so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time on the patio with friends savoring the food.

Lighter main courses

MyMenu offers a range of lighter meal ideas. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are available either marinated in delicious Lemon Pepper or Teriyaki flavors, or unseasoned for those who prefer to add their own spice. Save time and the mess of marinating by placing any one of these flavors on the grill frozen - no thawing required. Grill to perfection, then slice and add to your favorite salad. Try Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts with a classic Caesar salad, or test the Teriyaki version with an Asian inspired bed of greens.

In the mood to really impress guests? Leave some time for prep before they arrive and try MyMenu Herb & Garlic Salmon. Each wild Pacific salmon fillet is tender and boneless and covered in a savory roasted garlic and herb sauce. Simply wrap each fish portion in a double layer of aluminum foil to make a sealed pouch. Place on a preheated grill and cook for about 16 minutes. Not only does the salmon stay moist and flavorful when prepared this way, but there’s no need to turn the fillet while grilling so you can stay focused on your guests.

Sides can be grilled too

“This season, the must-have BBQ accessory is a BBQ wok,” says Thouin. “A grilling wok greatly increases the cooking potential of any BBQ because you can prepare smaller foods that would normally fall through the grills.”

Thaw one of the MyMenu vegetable medleys such as Classic Stir Fry Vegetables featuring carrots, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, red peppers and water chestnuts. Place the mix into the wok, toss until soft, add a dash of sea salt or cayenne pepper for spice and serve alongside Seasoned Potato Wedges. For best results, crisp Potato Wedges in a BBQ tray right on the grill. Toss until golden brown and serve. 

If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish which can be easily prepared on the BBQ, try grilling Stuffed Potatoes. Wrap each individual double-stuffed potato in aluminum foil and place directly on the grill. These elegant restaurant-quality potatoes are available in three flavours: Cheddar Cheese, Cheese and Broccoli or Gourmet.  

Savory grilled desserts

Grilled fruit kabobs are a tasty and nutritious BBQ dessert option. When grilling, the natural sugars caramelize and intensify the sweet taste of natural fruit.

Soak skewers in water for 10 minutes and thread thawed Mixed Fruit including diced mango, cantaloupe balls, honeydew melon balls, dark cherries, and pineapple chunks onto each skewer. Place the kabobs directly across the grill on low heat. Rotate to warm each side of the skewer. Fruit kabobs are ready when they are lightly browned and juicy. Serve these irresistible kabobs on their own or with your favorite low-fat frozen yogurt.

Chocoholics will love the Chocolate Truffle Dream Cake, a rich, decadent dessert made with velvety chocolate truffle and moist chocolate sponge cake, surrounded by a dark chocolate glaze and Belgian chocolate shavings. Another fabulous thaw and serve dessert, sure to satisfy any sweet-tooth.

Enjoy your grill throughout the season

Make MyMenu your cookout headquarters and you’ll have enough new meal ideas to keep you grilling every night of the week!  Visit any one of the MyMenu locations in Fort Wayne and discover new grilling taste sensations that will wow your friends and family. 

About MyMenu

MyMenu is a new food shopping experience with three locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. MyMenu is based on the highly successful M&M Meat Shops brand, a trusted and award-winning Canadian retailer specializing in high-quality frozen meals and celebrated for its tremendous achievements and commitment to the community. MyMenu offers hundreds of meal ideas for today’s busy families in just one aisle, with products ranging from succulent steaks to delicious desserts and meal ideas. MyMenu also currently has three stores in Madison, Wisconsin and is expanding soon throughout the mid-west. For more information on MyMenu including meal ideas, recipes and entertaining tips, please visit www.MyMenu.com.