SIZZLE FOR A CAUSE! Invoca is celebrating National Grilling Month with our customers!

[Nina_Andres]

It’s that time of year again- Invoca is “chopping it like it’s hot” and excited to celebrate National Grilling Month with our customers! 

What’s your favorite recipe on the grill- or smoker? Do you have a go-to marinade? Respond in this  post with either a picture of one of your favorite grill creations, your favorite recipe, or both. 

In exchange for your participation, you will get entered to win a $200 gift card to either Omaha Steaks or BBQGuys (whichever you’d prefer) & we will automatically donate $25 in your name to Operation BBQ Relief, an organization that delivers BBQ meals in times of need, feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters. (Learn more here).

Not a huge griller?- Just wing it! Würst comes to würst, we’ll have the opportunity to make a donation on your behalf! Franks in advance! 

*Please note all submissions will be added to our celebration post on Linkedin at the end of July where you and your company will be tagged.  

*To submit, make sure you’re logged into the community through the question mark on the top right of the Invoca platform. 

[she11271]

It helps to prevent the toothpicks from burning during the cooking process.

[tynerwilliams]

Vegetable Panzanella

Salad:

• 2 Zucchini; Halved Lengthwise 
• 2-3 Bell Peppers (Red, Orange or Yellow); seeded & Quartered
• 16oz Cherry Tomatoes; Halved
• 1 English Cucumber; Sliced into rounds & halved
• 1 Lg Red Onion; quartered 
• 1 French Baguette; cut horizontally & then in fourths
• 10 LG Basil Leaves; chopped
• 1/4 Cup EVOO
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• As much Parmesan as your heart desires 🧀💛

Dressing:

• 1/2 Cup EVOO
• 2 Tbsp Capers; rinsed & chopped + 1 Tsp Brine
• 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. Heat grill over Medium-High heat. (Sorry Charcoal lovers- I only know how to cook with gas)
2. In a large bowl, combine cut cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 C olive oil & 2 cloves of minced garlic. Spread over remaining cut veggies & bread. 
4. In a second small bowl, whisk together dressing.
5. Once grill is pre-heated, add zucchini, peppers and onion. Cook about 12 minutes or until you have a nice char, turning every 3 minutes. Remove vegetables and allow to cool.
6. Place bread on grill & toast until golden- about 4 minutes.
7. Once cool, cut all grilled veggies & bread into bite size pieces and add to bowl with cucumber & tomatoes. 
8. Toss with basil leaves & dressing allow to sit for 10 minutes.
9. Top with your parmesan & enjoy!

[Nina_Andres]

Oh my gosh, @tynerwilliams, this sounds (and looks) absolutely delightful! Thank you so much for your contribution! 

[sydney_kim]

I love any recipe that calls for an unlimited amount of cheese. 💛 Thank you for sharing!