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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DIY Valentines for the Kids or Kids at Heart

PEKIN, Ill., – Valentine's Day is always a fun way to show the people in your life that you care about them. Valentine's Day parties at school are an exciting opportunity for kids to share treats and cards with classmates! So whether you're looking for some creative ways to share the love at work, or your kids need to hand out cards to their friends at school, these DIY Valentines are perfect for the kids or kids at heart! 

Valentine's Day Mice

Hershey's Kisses make perfect little mice when combined with a few crafting supplies! Your kids or coworkers will appreciate these cute treats.

Starburst Candy Valentines

These printable Valentines can be paired with Starburst candy for a nice message and tasty morsel!

Dino Cards

We think no matter your age, your friends will love these awesome dinosaur cards, complete with equally as awesome dinosaur puns.

Owl Craft

The puns are pretty awesome with this little guy too. Any heart shaped candy will make for perfect Valentine's Day owl eyes!

Star Wars Pixie Stix Lightsabers 

These are awesome for your Star Wars loving kid (or co-workers). You can easily print the cards and add the pixie stix as lightsabers! 

Goldfish Fishbowl 

Let everyone know you're happy to be in the same "school" with these cute Goldfish bowls.

Bouncy Ball Solar System

These are a super fun and creative way to use a bouncy ball in your valentines! No candy, but still a fun alternative to regular cards.

Cereal Valentines

We love these cereal box valentines! They're so unique and clever!

If you have a Valentine's Day party to attend this year, use these DIY Valentines for the kids or kids at heart to inspire you! Many of the projects above include free printables for your convenience. Don't forget to treat your vehicle to a little Valentine's Day love this year with our coupons page to save you money!

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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Introducing the 2018 Ford Mustang

PEKIN, Ill., – For more than 50 years, the Ford Mustang has been an icon of power and performance. Today, it remains the worlds best-selling sports coupe. So what do you do when you have something historically great on your hands? If you're Ford, you take that thing and make it better! Introducing the 2018 Ford Mustang, the most customizable, advanced Mustang to date.

Design

The new Mustang was designed to look more athletic and refined. The entire line of 2018 Mustangs will include all-LED lights for the first time, and a dual tip exhaust comes standard with the EcoBoost model, while the GT gets a standard quad tip. Customize your wheel design by choosing from 12 different styles and colors and you can also choose from a new line of interior design palettes to match your taste.

Technology

A 12-inch digital screen in the dashboard and Mustang MyMode with memory are few features buyers can look forward to. MyMode allows drivers to save their favorite drive preferences and store them in the vehicle's hard drive. Ford SYNC Connect with FordPass will be available for the first time in a Mustang, allowing drivers to start, lock, unlock, and locate their car remotely. Also for the first time, the 2018 Ford Mustang will come with Ford driver-assist technology features, like Pre-Collision Assist and lane-departure warning.

Performance

New shock absorbers on all models provide better ride control, and stabilizer bars offer better response and handling for drivers. A new performance package called MagneRide damper technology will be available to enhance handling and the GT model 5.0-liter V8 engine has been redesigned. It revs higher than any of it's predecessors and the manual transmission system has been updated to provide better torque.

The 2018 Ford Mustang will become available for purchase in the fall of 2017. If you can't wait until then, you can read more about the most advanced Mustang yet on the Ford Motor Company media page. Or, you can stop by Velde Ford and test drive one of our in-stock 2017 Ford Mustangs! Don't forget to take care of your current vehicle by utilizing our coupons to save on service!

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. Be sure to check out all of our latest videos on YouTube, where you can learn about our visions and values and meet our staff!

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