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When the sun is shining and you’re contemplating grilling outside, don’t forget that sweet potatoes can be a delicious addition to the summer dinner plate. All you have to do is toss thick slices with some oil and salt, and after just 10 minutes on the grill they’ll be sweet and tender with a hint of smokiness from the flames. To up the ante, toss the still-warm potatoes in a sweet-and-spicy dressing, or serve with a dipping sauce. Adapted from :  thekitchn.com INGREDIENTS : Kosher salt 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes Dressing Pinch of salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of fresh lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon of lime zest or lemon zest 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (including tender stems) INSTRUCTIONS : Prepare the grill Prep the sweet potatoes: Prepare your grill for hot, direct heat. While the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise, or on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Coat the sweet potato...

The first time I heard of making pizza on a grill all I could think of was, why would anyone want to do that? It’s also easy! No, the pizza dough does not fall through the grill grates. Assuming you’ve properly heated the grill, your dough will form a lovely lightly browned crust. Adapted from :  simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS : 2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese 6-8 fresh basil leaves 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/8 inch thick rounds 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store bought) Olive oil, for drizzling Parchment paper INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat your grill to 425 degrees F, and then scrape off any bits with a grill brush that were left behind when you last grilled. Number two : Place parchment paper on a hard surface and spread olive oil onto parchment paper using your hands. Number three : Add your pizza dough onto the parchment paper, and stretch it out into a rectangle or circle until the dough no longer pulls back. Number fou...