If you can’t be there (like most of us), whip up a Mardi Gras King Cake with lots of butter, cinnamon and sugar. Watch the video below to to see how incredible these cakes are.    Then follow the recipe below and make your own spicy Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce.  Use your EZ Grill for a quick mess-free Mardi Gras dinner and have time to watch the parade on the TV.

Try this Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

….with thanks to www.passion-for-parties.com.

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Lemon juice

Parsley

Remoulade Sauce (see below)

Instructions:

Use your EZ Grill for a Mess-Free Cooking evening!

• Preheat grill to med-high heat. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on, if desired.
• Combine next 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
• Place shrimp in a grill basket, or thread onto soaked bamboo skewers. Drizzle both sides of shrimp with lemon juice and brush generously with melted butter.
• Sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Grill until shrimp are cooked thoroughly, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping occasionally.
• Remove from grill and sprinkle with parsley.

Remoulade Sauce

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix and refrigerate until ready to use.

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If you have questions, we have answers.

What’s so different about your grills?

These grills can go anywhere you can light a regular grill but are easy to handle, do not contain any fillers or chemicals and are 100% natural charcoal.  See some of our recent testimonials and hear about how great the taste of your grilled food can be.  Check our blog “Are All Instant Disposable Grills the Same” to see what a difference a grill can make.

I already have a charcoal grill so where would I use this grill?

Charcoal grills are great!  This grill is for when you don’t want to clean your big grill and take it with you – no mess, no fuss.  Ever see those poor guys lugging a dirty grill with them to the games?  There’s no cleaning or scrubbing before use and we don’t use any additional fillers or chemicals so there is no nasty fumes or chemical tastes in your food.  What about when you don’t have the space or funds for a large grill?  Use it at the park, when you go camping or biking or on your trip with an RV?  This is also becoming a staple in emergency preparedness kits!

I’m a gas griller and I find that so quick to use.  What’s so different about charcoal grilling?

Gas grills are great for quick meals but you can’t beat the taste of charbroiled cooking.  Try placing an EZ Grill on top of the gas grill grid without any commitment to changing your grill.

How do I get a free grill (ha ha)?

We do give away EZ Grills, vouchers or products nearer to the summer and sometimes just because we feel like being generous.  Sign up here or on our website to be part of our next random drawing or purchase one today and check out our special limited time offer to get one free grill.

I have never cooked on a grill before.  How easy it is for a novice to use?

First time users love our grills.  There’s very little to do after you set it up on the stand.  No charcoal chimneys to use, no lighter fluid to add.  Just light it with one match, wait for the flames to die down and cook.  Best of all, when you are done you can recycle or throw it away.

Why did my grill not light?

Very occasionally, we get a call that a grill didn’t light.  We do the most rigorous testing of our grills throughout the manufacturing process and we use them frequently ourselves.  The first question that I ask is “how did you light your grill?”  Biggest culprit is that more than one corner of the lighter sheet was lit to speed it up and so the directions were not followed in the instructions.   Lighting several corners of the lighter sheet means that the sheet ignites too quickly and so doesn’t have a chance to touch all the charcoal to ignite it.  One match, one corner – it is that easy.

What are the best foods to cook on the EZ Grill?

You can cook most foods that you can cook on a regular BBQ.  Because our charcoal is close to the grill, foods may cook more quickly than a regular grill.  It is not advised to cook items that need a slow cook or have large bones in them.  On a regular charcoal grill, these items usually need to be tented in order to cook thoroughly.

Got a question that hasn’t been answered here or on our website, then leave me a note on our blog and I will try to answer your questions.

PS.  For the recipe of the Garlic and Herb Gournay Burger in the top picture, go to our website and check it out here.

CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK “BUY NOW“.

On Sunday, February 5^th, 2012 the next Super Bowl XLVI will take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.  Kick off is scheduled for 6.30pm (E), 5.30pm (C) 4.30pm (M), 3.30pm (PST).    The Indiana Stadium normally seats 63,000 but they have (quite wisely) increased it to be able to hold 70,000.

For those of you who can’t afford those big-ticket prices, you can watch the game on NBC.   Favorites to play right now are the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots.  Did you see our YouTube video –  our 2011 predication worked? Will the Packers play this year?

If Super Bowl isn’t for you, invite a group of friends to your home,  put on NBC and wait for the commercials.  You won’t see EZ Grill spending $3.5M for Super Bowl advertising play time but we certainly love to watch the creative 30 second commercials.

This commercial (2002) from Budwiser was a tribute to 9/11 and is quite amazing (watch those horses at the end). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddlaE5a-SI4&feature=player_embedded

Some great comedy from Justin Timberlake – Super Bowl XLII  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TUNpabjjazc

Last year’s Volkswagen’s Commercial was too cute http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=R55e-uHQna0#!

Last word to those of you who are not fans of Super Bowl….learn the names and jersey numbers of some of the key players and then casually ask how they are doing when watching with some die-hard Super Bowl fans or try out this Sports Party Bingo game.

Order your grills today to arrive in time for the biggest Winter grilling day of the year!  Go straight to our EZ Grill website by clicking here.

Make things easy on yourself this shopping season; if there’s a barbecue lover on your list, the EZ Grill makes an ideal holiday present. Portable and available in a range of sizes, from compact to full, this eco-friendly grill is also fully recyclable and its briquettes are biodegradable.

While it’s perfect for students, barbecue lovers and outdoor adventurers with a social conscience, the EZ Grill disposable BBQ is also perfect for these people and occasions:

• Ski weekends. You and your ski pals will need plenty of energy for your day on the slopes, and since you’re already dressed for the cold weather, why not have a ski tailgating party before you head for the hills? With the EZ Grill, you’ll be able to prepare delicious grilled food using fast, easy recipes without worrying about spoiling the pristine natural beauty of the ski hill.
• NASCAR and football fans. The EZ Grill portable BBQ was made for tailgating, so if you’ve got a NASCAR fan on your holiday shopping list, it makes a perfect gift for the approaching racing season. With the college and NFL football seasons headed down to the wire around the Christmas holidays, an EZ Grill, along with its accessories, is an inexpensive, responsible and practical gift for the special sports tailgaters in your life.
  
• Apartment dwellers. Living in an apartment leaves you with very little room for extras, and most apartment balconies
  are smaller than your closet.With space at a premium, it’s not practical to enjoy the delicious flavor of barbequed food…or, at least, it wasn’t until the EZ Grill portable BBQ came along.

This season, don’t forget that you can also get EZ Grill combos and gift bundles, which include not only a package of safe and environmentally friendly disposable BBQs, but also helpful accessories like coolers and recipe cards.

ENJOY! Have a favorite EZ Grill tailgating recipe? Remember to share it our Fan Feedback area for a chance to be entered to win a gift from EZ Grill.  Happy winter grilling!

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Burgers or a full meal with dessert - EZ Grill way!

EZ Grill counts the calories….. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are in a panic about the amount of calories we are about to consume.  With all the wonderful foods that we cook up over Thanksgiving – most Americans consume around 5000 calories!   (That’s about 9 Big Macs or 33 Twinkies in just one sitting.)

Rather than worry about your day of indulgence, prepare yourself in advance by eating well.  The EZ Grill is an inexpensive way to grill up your favorite dishes, adding great flavor while lowering calories.

300 calories may get you 2 biscuits and ¾ cup of gravy or perhaps you could fill up on 2 burgers ……….why not try a flavorful and balanced meal with dessert and cocktail for only 268 calories.

Love chicken?  Try delicious charbroiled chicken on the grill with your favorite natural salsa.  Average calories for a 4oz grilled serving of chicken is 110 calories with only 1g of fat but 25g of protein.  Adding salsa increases it to only 10 calories for 2 tablespoons.  Try this out on your next Tailgate or family lunch or dinner.

Don’t forget to add some grilled Asparagus on the grill.  At 23 calories for 5 spears (2.5 grams of protein), you can afford to enjoy your grilled veggies.

Add a large salad Asian dressing.   Our basic salad calorie count is based on lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radishes, and pepper (and just 2 tablespoons of dressing).  Salsa is based on making your own salsa  with tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, lime juice and cilantro or purchasing low calorie store bought.

Try this variation with strawberries and grilled pineapple at 191 calories

At 90 calories for a Grilled Peach dish with low calorie Ice Cream – you are still under 300 calories for a sumptuous meal!   This is an easy recipe to use the heat from your EZ Grill to make up dessert.  It takes just 2 to 3 minutes to cook this up!! Thanks to NBC New York

Love this recipe!  For 173 calories, you can grill up a  healthy meal and best of all there is no clean up of your EZ Grill after cooking!.  Try out this recipe from Eating Well for Grilled Orange Fingers

I personally love Shrimp on the Grill.  Add some fresh garlic and marinate in a tablespoon of olive oil and throw on your EZ Grill.  12 medium shrimp are only 102 calories and have whopping 27 grams of protein!

Here’s how we broke down the calories:

4oz chicken                            110 calories
2 tblsp Salsa                             10 calories

5 Asparagus spears                 23 calories
Large Basic Salad                    25 calories
2 tablespoon Asian dressing 10 calories

Zero Calorie Margarita mix      0 calories

Grilled peaches with low cal
ice-cream                                   90 calories

Total Calories consumed      268 calories

Mess-free and healthy grilling has never been easier!  Check out our grills in Regular or Party size by clicking here.  Fun, affordable and healthy ways to eat.

Feel free to share your favorite diet grilling recipes. Psst! If they are yummy enough, I may send the first 5 people a money off coupon.

While predictions from the Farmers Almanac  are for a “kinder and gentler” winter this year, there are some areas that may still experience stormy conditions.  Even those of you that live in warmer climates, may still be affected by blackouts.    5 million people lost power in San Diego, Arizona and Mexico in September and were without power for a day… all caused by human error.  Hurricane Irene caused power outages in many regions including New York.  Whether by human error or by storm, please make sure that you are prepared for every eventuality.

Try to create one spot in your home that contains most of these items.  Remember to put a note on the top of your emergency preparedness kit to remind you where to find the missing items.  Make sure everyone knows where to find flashlights should you need to find items in the dark.

1.  Water. Calculate enough for roughly 1 gallon per person per day for about 7 days.  (Make sure you calculate pets into this number).

2.  Food.  You may be able to grab some food and put in a cooler bag for a couple of days but make sure you have plenty of non-perishable items such as canned foods (with manual can opener), snacks and juices.  If you have very young ones, make sure you have plenty of formula, jars of baby foods and diapers

3. EZ Grill – Instant, disposable and portable grills.  Stock up on these grills and keep some matches.  Good way to heat up foods but make sure you do not light any grill indoors NOR should you light a grill when there is a likelihood of a gas leak following a hurricane or power outage.  Make sure you keep matches in a zippered bag to keep them dry.  Buy Now through  EZ Grill or Amazon

4. First Aid Kit including bacterial lotion or wipes.  Don’t forget basic medicines such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, children’s medication etc

5. Flashlight – either the hand cranked kind or make sure you have plenty of batteries.

6. Weather radio and batteries.

7.  Toiletries and hygiene items you may need for a week.  Include all prescription drugs.

8. Cell phone – you can purchase extra battery power for extended use.

9.  Money – if ATMs don’t work, you may need to pay for food items with cash.

10. Full tank of gas.

11. Sleeping items such as pillows, blankets and sleeping bags.

12.  Keep all of your important documents, such as insurance and medical records, all together so you can grab and go.

13.  Books, toys and games.

14. Pet food supplies and food along with your pet’s medical records.

15. Keys.

16.  Seasonal clothing for a few days.  Make sure you have hats, mittens and other winter gear on hand.

17.  Tools – may be useful for minor repairs.

18.   Fire extinguisher.

All items in your emergency kit should be checked each year and replaced as necessary.

Useful links:
Great link for weather advisories www.weather.gov.
Links for home emergency kits http://www.lifesecure.com/secureHome.asp

Please note that the first video you are about to see was found on YouTube and we do not know the persons involved.  The second video is of a Chef showing our grills is not employed by EZ Grill but is a fan of our product.  Neither video was solicited.

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Check out a couple of our comments from our Facebook and website.

I attended Jerry’s home improvement centers birthday bash in Eugene, Oregon yesterday. I arrived at your booth and realized I was standing right in the line of smoke from the grill and was amazed that I didn’t get sick since I am extremely sensitive to any type of smoke.

We LOVE these! They are so convenient because hubby & I don’t grill out a lot and don’t want to take the time to fool with charcoal, scrubbing grills, filling up gas tanks, everything involved just to grill a couple of steaks or chops. These grills have everything we need except a match and the meat! It’s the best invention since sliced bread!!

First time user and I was very pleased! It lasted as long as it said it would maybe even twenty minutes longer. I live in an apt with no balcony or porch so it was very convenient for a consumer like me. I will purchase again!

I decided to try Costco’s new line of Prime Beef. I picked up two thick Prime New Yorks. Then as an afterthought I went to a local supermarket and picked up a thin round steak for my two Labradors so they could enjoy the cookout too! I used your single-size EZ Grill. I grilled my Two New Yorks and then while eating them I grilled the cheap round steak for my two Labs, Marley and Douglas. While cutting up the round steak into small chunks for the two dogs I tried a chunk myself. Imagine my astonishment–the pink-in-the-middle cheap round steak was every bit as juicy and tasty as my Prime New Yorks! My dogs (and I had a feast! But here’s the real news: The unique fast grilling technique of the EZ Grill makes it superior to those expensive grills costing hundreds of dollars. That’s why a cheap cut of meat came out tasting every bit as delicious as an expensive cut of meat. So next time you want to grill a slab of beef like never before—put away your expensive grill and use EZ Grill! You’ll never go back to your old way!

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