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Zesty Red Wine and Herb Steak
Sunset Patio Pasta
Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

(Family Features) - Celebrate summer any night of the week by inviting friends and family over for a casual patio party. Treat your guests to a delightful dinner that's easy to prepare and filled with big, bold flavors straight from the grill.

Mixing great grilled food and good company is a foolproof recipe for outdoor entertaining.

Zesty Red Wine and Herb Steak

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 2 pounds top round steak, 1-inch thick

Preparation
    1. Combine first 6 ingredients in large, self-closing bag or glass bowl. Add steak and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
    2. Grill or broil steak 8 to 12 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Slice on diagonal and serve.

Serves
Makes 6 servings

Sunset Patio Pasta

Ingredients
  • 4 to 5 cups assorted vegetable pieces (such as zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, mushrooms and onion)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained

Preparation
    1. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning. Place vegetables in grill basket or on skewers; grill until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently.
    2. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning. In large bowl, toss lemon juice mixture with cooked pasta and vegetables. Serve warm or chilled.

Serves
Makes 6 servings

Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Italian Seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Assorted vegetable pieces

Preparation
    1. Combine first 4 ingredients in large, self-closing plastic bag or glass bowl.
    2. Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch cubes; add to bag or bowl. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
    3. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Spear chicken and vegetables on metal skewers.
    4. Lightly sprinkle chicken and vegetables with additional chicken seasoning.
    5. Grill kabobs 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently.

Serves
Makes 6 servings

SOURCE: McCormick & Company

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