Great Grilling Recipes

PEKIN, Ill.,–– The summer isn't over yet! The next few weeks will still be full of bright and sunny weather, which means there's still time for at least one last end-of-the-summer get-together. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some delicious food by using a few of these great grilling recipes. From cheesy pizza to fruit skewers, we've got you covered for your last backyard barbecue!

Grilled Pizza Bread

Yes, you read that correctly. Pizza can be made on the grill! This simple recipe serves plenty of people, and it only takes a few minutes to cook on the grill. Before you know it, you and your family will be enjoying pizza in a totally different (but just as delicious) way!

Spiral Hot Dogs

Try a new way to grill your hotdogs with one easy step. Take a knife and cut along an angle across the hot dogs, creating a "spiral" effect. You can cook them at a much quicker rate and fit more toppings on the finished product! You'll be surprised at how tasty this twisted dish will be.

Bang Bang Corn

Give your taste buds a kick by adding "bang bang sauce" to your grilled corn! Combining chili sauce, butter, Sriracha sauce, garlic, and lime juice with salt and pepper seasoning, these ingredients will pack a serious punch. Turn up the heat on your corn with Bang Bang sauce this year!

Campfire Potatoes

You don't need a campfire to enjoy campfire potatoes! Whether you like cheese, butter, cilantro, crushed red pepper, or other toppings, these baked potatoes are super easy to make. Give them a try at your next cookout!

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Hungry for wings? Want to avoid the messiness? Satisfy your buffalo wing cravings with grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches! The recipe also comes with a blue cheese-apple slaw that you can enjoy alongside your buffalo chicken sandwich. Cool down with blue cheese-apple slaw, and bring the heat with grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches!

S'mores Roll Ups

Avoid the messiness of cooking s'mores on the fire by cooking them on the grill instead. Fill a tortilla with crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate, then wrap it in aluminum foil and toss it on the grill. After a few minutes, you'll enjoy this classic dessert in a unique way!

Grilled Fruit Skewers

Looking for a healthier dessert option? Grilled fruit skewers are your answer! You can grill peaches, strawberries, pineapples and peaches for an unbelievably delicious dessert dish. Drizzle some honey and a pinch of salt to help the fruits caramelize for a mouth-watering bite!

Bring the heat to the end of the summer with these great grilling recipes! You and your whole family will enjoy appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and desserts with ease. Before the cooler weather starts to hit, bring your vehicle in for routine maintenance. Check up on our service coupons next time you need to schedule an appointment for service so that you don't miss any extra discounts. While you're at it, get your vehicle ready to go for the fall season with our fall car care and routine maintenance tips!

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Tasty 4th of July Cookout Recipes

PEKIN, Ill.,–– With the 4th of July only a few weeks away, everyone is getting ready for cookout season to begin! Make sure your family and friends are well fed this year with some tasty 4th of July Cookout recipes that will be sure to have the kids asking for seconds. We've included some cookout classics and some new takes on recipes that you'll want to give a try as soon as you can! Show off your best red, white, and blue as you peruse these mouth-watering American recipes.

1. No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake

Whip up the best tasting stars and stripes this year in no time! The best part is, it doesn't need an oven, it's very low in calories, and it only takes a few hours to make! Impress your friends and family this season by showing them how delicious patriotism can truly be.

2. Campfire Baked Beans

Bring out your inner cowboy this season with some campfire baked beans. This fresh tasting side dish is sure to be a cookout favorite. The recipe serves a lot of people and is very easy to cook, so you can teach your kids to give them some cooking pointers, too!

3. American Potato Salad

A barbecue classic, cooking potato salad will bring back memories of fireworks, picnics, and family gatherings. The best part about potato salad is that you can be creative with it and experiment with spices and different ingredients to make it your own! For an extra dash of flavor, add some red onion or yellow mustard to give it that kick it needs.

4. Black Bean Burgers

Looking for a healthier (and more affordable) burger? Black bean burgers, a fresh take on a cookout staple, will leave your waist and wallet feeling much better than normal burgers. They also take much less time to cook, too! Give this surprisingly tasty entree a shot this summer - you won't regret it!

5. Pasta Salad

If you're on the hunt for an easy, light side dish, pasta salad is your answer! The combination of salami, cheese, vegetables, and pasta will go perfectly with the dressing that ties it all together. Take a bite of this cookout favorite today! Pasta salad is also very customizable, so you can change different ingredients based on your children's preferences of flavor!

No matter how you celebrate this 4th of July, make sure your dishes are the best of the best! Our list of tasty 4th of July cookout recipes should give you a large helping of creative dishes to be the talk of any event! Save yourself some money this season with some of our auto service coupons, and be sure to extend the life of your vehicle with some tips and tricks to keep it running strong this summer!

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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5 Red, White, and Blue Recipes for 4th of July

PEKIN, Ill., – How are you planning to celebrate your 4th of July? Whether you’re having a huge cookout or a small gathering with friends and family, these 5 red, white, and blue recipes for 4th of July are guaranteed to spice up your celebration!

1. First, you’ll want a patriotic appetizer! What cookout would be complete without deviled eggs? Try this tutorial on how to make red, white and blue deviled eggs! It shows you how to dye the eggs and how to make the filling, as well as how to cook the perfect hard-boiled egg.

2. Next, you’ll want some side dishes. Start with this red, white, and blueberry caprese salad. This creative side dish is pretty to look at and delicious to eat!

3. As another side dish, try this red, white and blue pasta salad. It includes a recipe to follow, but once you learn how to dye the pasta you could easily alter it to your own favorite pasta salad recipe!

4. Time for the main course. We found these fun red, white, and bleu cheese sliders. It’s a pretty simple recipe perfect for grilling.

5. Last but not least, don’t forget about dessert! These red, white, and blue cupcake cones are cute, delicious, and very kid friendly.

No matter what you have planned for this summer’s 4th of July celebration, these 5 red, white, and blue recipes for 4th of July will help your holiday be a success! If you have any favorite patriotic recipes that we missed, be sure to share them with us! If your 4th of July plans include traveling, take a look at our Summer Car Care pages to help you keep up on your seasonal vehicle maintenance. We include tons of helpful info about your cooling and A/C systems, fuel system, exterior lights, cosmetic repairs, and sun protection!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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