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!

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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Kooky Pumpkin Carving Ideas

PEKIN, Ill., – If you waited until the last minute to carve your pumpkin for Halloween, then you're in luck! You can use our list of kooky pumpkin carving ideas to get you started! Don't stick with the same old boring jack-o-lantern you always make! Get creative this Halloween!

You'll have to find the perfect puzzle pieces have your pumpkins fit together like this, but once you do, the outcome looks pretty creepy!

Instead of carving out the stem and emptying the pumpkin guts from the top, try carving out the back and using the stem as a nose!

This carving is a cute, fun way to distribute candy to trick-or-treaters! Just make sure to refill her hair as the night goes on!

Grab a smaller pumpkin to create this creepy carving! If you don't want to carve the smaller one, you can decorate it with paint instead! 

This gross jack-o-lantern is a fun way to use your left over pumpkin guts, if you don't mind a little mess on your porch.

This is such a creative way to use your pumpkins and gourds! Make the eyes out of skewers and ping pong balls!

Hopefully you get some inspiration from our list of kooky pumpkin carving ideas! For more fun Halloween ideas, take a look at our Velde Ford Pinterest page! We post our favorite recipes, DIY projects, and much more! We hope everyone has a fun Halloween, but we want to make sure everyone is staying safe as well! Don't forget, as the weather cools down, it's important to make sure you're up to date on all of your vehicle maintenance services! Take a look at our Fall Car Care pages to help you get started! 

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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Fall Baking Recipes That Will Warm You Up

PEKIN, Ill., – With the chilly fall weather in full swing, it's the perfect time to put your apron on and get baking! Pumpkin and apple flavors line the supermarket shelves and coffee shop menus. Take advantage of the season's delicious produce and try our fall baking recipes that will warm you up!

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

The best thing about muffins is that you can get away with eating dessert for breakfast! These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the perfect fall treat!

2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This twist on a classic is a fun way to convert your simple chocolate chip cookie recipe, to a fun fall recipe! All you need to add is pumpkin and a few spices!

3. Crockpot Baked Apples

No fall season would be complete without baked apples! This recipe is for a slowcooker, but you can easily alter it to use the oven instead! 

4. Caramel Glazed Apple Bread

Put those tasty fall apples to good use with this caramel glazed apple bread! It would go great with a class of apple cider!

5. Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting

These fun cupcakes blend two fall flavors for the perfect seasonal dessert! Plus, who doesn't love a good cupcake?

Head to the kitchen this season and get baking with these fall recipes that will warm you up! Baking is great way to spend time with the whole family! Recruit the kids to help you out! Don't forget to warm up your car this fall, too! Check out our Fall Car Care pages from Velde Ford Pekin! 

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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Fall Car Care at Velde Ford Pekin

PEKIN, Ill., – Fall is creeping up on us and that means chillier temperatures are just around the corner! We want you to be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you by keeping up with your vehicle maintenance. We've compiled a few webpages for Fall Car Care at Velde Ford Pekin and included the maintenance services that we suggest you take care of before the weather gets cold. We included things such as belt and hose vehicle maintenance, windshield care, vehicle heating and ventilation system service, weather strip replacement, and how to create an emergency vehicle kit! We want to make sure you're always staying safe out on the road! Arrive safely to your destination by checking out all of our Fall Car Care pages:

Belts & Hoses: On this page we discuss the different types of belts and hoses that can be found inside your vehicle. We talk about what each one does to keep your car running and how often they need to be serviced. We also mention signs that your belts or hoses need to be replaced such as squeaking noises and visible fluid leaks. We want to keep your car running efficiently so be sure to follow our tips for belt and hose vehicle maintenance for Fall Car Care.

Windshield Care: Here we talk about ways your windshield can become damaged and how to avoid chips and cracks in your glass. We discuss why your windshield is important to the structural integrity of your vehicle and why it's necessary to fix damages in your vehicle's glass as soon as you can. Specifically, how cracks and chips can become larger during cooler seasons and why you should have them fixed during your Fall Car Care!

Vehicle Heating & Ventilation: On the vehicle heating and ventilation page, we mention the reasons your heating and ventilation system is important to your vehicle. We talk about the different components of the system and how you can tell if you might have a problem. Your heating and ventilation system is important to take care of during Fall Car Care because it keeps you warm in your vehicle, but it also helps your engine run properly!

Vehicle Weather Strips: On the weather strip replacement page, we tell you all about the different weather strips and seals on you vehicle and where they're located. Vehicle Weather strips do more than seal out the elements, they secure vehicle components in place while you're driving! Read this page for help deciding if your weather strips need to be replaced or repaired for Fall Car Care!

Emergency Vehicle Kit: An emergency vehicle kit is great to have in all types of weather! On this page we have compiled a list of items to have in your car at all times, like jumper cables and a flashlight. We also included a list of cold weather items that you might need if you find yourself stranded in the snow! Check out our emergency vehicle kit page to get prepared during Fall Car Care!

Once you read through all of our Fall Car Care pages at Velde Ford Pekin, we think you'll see the importance of readying your vehicle for the cooler temperatures ahead! We'd love to help you with any maintenance service you may need for your belts and hoses, windshield care, heating and ventilation system, or weather strips, and we'd be happy to answer any questions about creating your own emergency car kit! Let us know if we can help by calling (888) 221-2804, or you can schedule an appointment on our website! You can also refer to our service FAQ page if you have any additional questions!

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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