3 Tips for Staying Safe While You Barbecue Get Your Grill On!
Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to break out the backyard grill you’ve been looking at longingly for the last six months. Nothing says summer quite like the smell of hamburgers, hot dogs, and grill smoke, and there are few things more satisfying than cooking up a delicious meal over the flames. That said, grilling can be dangerous if you don’t take proper precautions. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, grills, hibachis, and barbecues caused roughly 10,200 home fires and sent about 19,000 people to the ER every year between 2013 and 2017. To protect your family from burns and your property from damage this summer, take these safety tips to heart. 1. Set up a safe grill space. The first step to a good outdoor grilling experience is setting your grill up a safe distance away from the house, trees, and other flammable materials. Make sure the ground is even enough that your grill will be
stable (the last thing you want is for it to tip over, sending your burgers and dogs to the ground), and if you’re using a propane grill, double-check for leaks before you light it. On top of that, prepare your grill by making sure it’s clean and free of any flammable residue from past meals. 2. Make sure you’re dressed for success. It can be tempting to whip up dinner at a family barbecue while wearing your favorite flowy sundress or loose Hawaiian shirt, but unfortunately, safety and fashion don’t always coincide. If you’re running the grill, be sure to avoid loose-fitting clothing that could catch fire, and keep kids and people in more flammable outfits at a distance. 3. Keep baking soda and a fire extinguisher on hand.
When you grill, keep baking soda and a fire extinguisher nearby to tackle surprise blazes. Baking soda can smother a grease fire, and salt also works if you don’t have baking soda handy. A fire extinguisher, meanwhile, is the best option if a gas fire gets out of control. Just remember to rescue your food (as long as it’s not too risky) before you powder or spray the flames!
Hopefully you can avoid starting a fire, but if the worst happens, it’s best to be prepared.
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PALEO SAUSAGE FRITTATA
Bacon may be a paleo favorite for breakfast, but this hearty sausage meal can be enjoyed any time of day and is the perfect way to mix things up!
Ingredients • 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 green onions, diced • 10 eggs, whisked • Black pepper, to taste
Directions 1. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. 2. Crumble sausage into the skillet and cook until browned. 3. Add sweet potato and cook until tender. 4. Add green onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. • 1 lb mild Italian sausage • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
5. Spread this mixture evenly throughout the skillet. Pour
eggs over mixture and sprinkle black pepper over top.
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6. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes or until bubbly. 7. Transfer skillet to oven and
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cook under broiler on low until frittata is cooked through.
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