Grillin’ Out with the Deens

Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off to grilling season, so you’ll be hard-pressed to find my family anywhere but by the grill. Y’all know Jamie and Bobby love cookin’ out, but Michael and I can’t get enough of it either—especially when the boys are in charge!

Whether they’re grillin’ up burgers and brats or a good ol’ steak, I always know we’re in for a real treat. Of course, you know you can cook more than just meats on the grill. Grilled veggies are a delicious way to keep the doctor away, y’all! The veggies really soak in that delicious smoky flavor. And just like with suppertime, I’ve saved the best for last. You can even grill something sweet up for dessert. I hope y’all like the sound of that as much as I do!

Of course, we wouldn’t be celebrating Memorial Day if it weren’t for all the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedoms, so this Memorial Day, be sure to say a little thanks to those that paid the ultimate price.

How are y’all spending Memorial Day? Remembering someone special to you? Enjoying the day with your family and friends? Grillin’ up something tasty? I’d love to hear it!

Grilled Entrées

Grilled Boneless Sirloin and Vidalia Onion Skewers

Mustard and Peppercorn-Crusted Ribeye

Lime Chicken and Shrimp Kabobs

Chicken Under a Brick

Chicken Kabobs with Grilled Onions

Chili Dogs

Midwestern-Style Beer Brats

Tasty Grilled Veggies

Grilled Veggie Skewers

Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Grilled Potatoes

Grilled Vidalia Onion Steaks

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon & Garlic

Grilled Potato Skins

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob

Desserts on the Grill

Summer Grilled Ice Cream

Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

Paula Deen - As a young girl growing up in Albany, Georgia, Paula Deen never dreamed she would become an American icon. As a young mother, Paula was living the American dream — married to her high school sweetheart and raising two adorable boys — when tragedy struck. Her parents died, her marriage failed and she began a prolonged battle with agoraphobia. With her boys in their teens and her family near homelessness, Paula took her last $200, reached deep inside her soul and started The Bag Lady, a home-based catering company that marked the start of Deen's professional cooking career. With sons Jamie and Bobby delivering lunch-and-love-in-a-bag, beginning in June 1989, Paula turned her life around by sharing what she knew best, traditional Southern cooking.