Recipes for Charcoal Grills

I simply love spending time outdoors with friends and family over dinner. Backyard parties are a frequent affair especially during the holiday season. The enticing aroma of deliciously cooked food rising into the air and the laughter that fills the backyard as the evening progresses and such other moments will always remain special to me. Although I have often tried my hand at charcoal grilling for the unique flavor it lends the food, there are times when I run out of recipes! But thanks to my dear grandma, sometimes I am saved from embarrassment. On this note, I would like to share some recipes that can bring about a unique blend of food items into your menu.

Chicken Burger

Ingredients
Avocado - peeled and pitted (1)
Chili powder ( teaspoon)
Salt and pepper
Ground chicken breast (1 pound)
Green onions - finely chopped (3)
Dried oregano (1 tablespoon)
Hamburger buns - split (4)
Shredded lettuce (1 cup)
Salsa (1/3 cup)
Salt (1 tablespoon)
Fresh cilantro leaves ( cup)
Reduced-fat sour cream (2 tablespoons)
Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper
Cheddar cheese (4 slices)
Chopped green chili peppers - drained (One 4 ounce can)
Fresh jalapeno pepper - seeded and finely diced (1)

Preparation
Place the avocado, chili powder, cilantro and sour cream into the food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse the ingredients in the food processor. Once done, mix the chicken along with the jalapeno pepper, chilis, oregano, garlic powder and green onions. Add salt and pepper to taste and shape them into patties, total 4 in number. All these ingredients can be mixed into each other in proportions of your choice. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat and oil the grate lightly. Place the patty and grill it on each side for 5 minutes. After the grilling process, move it aside on the grill. This should be done to keep it warm. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese over the patty. Now, you must grill the buns lightly till the cheese melts.

Take a spoonful of the guacamole and spread it on the bottom of the bun. Place shredded lettuce and the grilled patty on top of this. Spread a tablespoon of salsa on the burger. Place the other half of the bun on top and it's ready to be served!

Delicious Steak

Ingredients
Sherry ( cup)
Sugar (2 tablespoons)
Minced garlic cloves (5)
Red wine (1 cup)
Hot sauce (2 tablespoons)
Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Minced ginger (2 tablespoons)
Green onions - sliced thin (8 to 10)
Any type of steak of your choice (2)

Preparation
First, you need to mix the wine, soy sauce, hot sauce, sugar and the sherry together. Then, add garlic, ginger and green onions and stir it well.

Take a medium-sized dish and place the steaks in it. Next, pour the sauce over it and allow it to marinade for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Cook it on a medium-hot grill and keep basting it as desired. Serve hot!

Enjoy making these recipes at home and delight your friends and family. I am sure there will be plenty of people who will come back for a second helping.