Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida Family Events and Recipes

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and as we honor those who made a great sacrifice, we can spend time in their memory with loved ones surrounded by food, comfort and love. Here are some grilling recipes to try this weekend.

• Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter (courtesy of tasteofhome.com)

Ingredients

• 8 large ears sweet corn in husks

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

• Coarse sea salt, optional

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, cover corn with cold water. Soak 30 minutes; drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning occasionally, 25-30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Carefully peel back husks; discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.

• Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart (courtesy of tasteofhome.com)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 4 teaspoons canola oil

• 8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)

• 1 large lemon

• 3 medium peaches, peeled and halved

• 2 cups large fresh strawberries, stems removed

• 4 slices fresh pineapple (1/2 inch thick)

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix butter and oil. Brush a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with some of the butter mixture. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough into prepared pan; brush with butter mixture. Layer with 7 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Bake 5-7 minutes or until golden brown (phyllo will puff up during baking). Cool completely.

2. Finely grate enough zest from lemon to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut lemon crosswise in half; squeeze juice into a bowl. In a large bowl, toss peaches, strawberries, pineapple, brown sugar, salt, and lemon zest and juice. Remove strawberries; thread fruit onto 3 metal or soaked wooden skewers.

3. Place fruit on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat until fruit is tender, turning once, 8-10 minutes for pineapple slices and peaches, 4-5 minutes for strawberries. Remove and set aside.

4. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over phyllo crust. Slice grilled fruit; arrange over filling. Sprinkle with mint; cut into pieces.

• Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Butter (courtesy of tasteofhome.com)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each )

  CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:

• 1/3 cup butter, melted

• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken.

2. Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

Enjoy!