McCormick Grill Mates® Grill Ambassadors Party

It's officially SUMMER and you know what that means??? It's time to FIRE UP THE GRILL! And, what better way to kick off summer than with a Grill-tastic party, sponsored by McCormick Grill Mates® and Crowdtap!

Selected Crowdtap members received this AWESOME party kit, including:

• Party Booklet (see more photos at bottom of blog)
• Grill Mates® Spiced Brandy & Herb Marinade
• Grill Mates® Slow and Low Memphis Pit BBQ Rub
• Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning Blend
• Grill Mates® Molasses Bacon Seasoning Blend
• Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce

On the menu for my McCormick Grill Mates® Grill Ambassadors party? BBQ pork ribs, steak, chicken...plus corn on the cob, veggie kabobs, tomato-cucumber salad, macaroni salad, and potato salad!

This is only Round 1 (just getting going, now that ribs are almost ready) -- not enough room on the grill for everything at once, but plenty to get everyone started!

BBQ Ribs...the very first time I ever made them...and they were AMAZING! So tender and so tasty -- they really were Grill-Tastic! I used the Slow and Low Memphis Pit BBQ Rub and the Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce, following the instructions provided on the back of the rub package. It really couldn't get any easier! YUM!

Filet Mignon...yeah, it is expensive...but it is SO good! Kick it up a few notches by seasoning both sides with Montreal Steak Seasoning Blend before grilling and you won't need anything else -- just a fork and knife to savor that amazing grilled and perfectly-seasoned flavor! My husband was thrilled with his steak, which I cooked to a perfect Medium. Likewise, everyone else who had the filet mignon thoroughly enjoyed it!

Grilled chicken...marinated in Spiced Brandy & Herb Marinade and grilled to perfection! Everyone was impressed with the unique, tasty flavor this marinade gave the chicken breasts. All you need is a little olive oil, water, and vinegar, mix with the marinade according to the packet instructions, and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes before grilling. So simple and a great way to give your grilled chicken a little extra-special flavor that nobody is expecting...but everyone will LOVE!

Note: You can also season your chicken with the Molasses Bacon seasoning, which we used another day to season chicken burgers -- YUM!

Look at how Grill-Tastic everything looks! I'm getting hungry again!

YUM!!!  Let's EAT!!!

Ribs and filet mignon...delish!

Mmmm, those ribs are GOOD!

McCormick has other Grill Mates® products, too...some of which are shown in this product & recipe pamplet, which I picked up from the McCormick grill display at the grocery store. These, along with some assorted McCormick Grill Mates® products that I purchased, made for a great little take-home for my guests!

For more great-tasting grilling ideas, be sure to check out the McCormick Grill Mates® Facebook page! You'll want to visit The Grillerhood app, where you can "discover exclusive recipes, sizzling surprises, and even more awesome grilling stuff!" While you are there, don't forget to enter "The Grill Mayor of 2012 Contest -- you can win a trip to NYC for a premiere BBQ festival and other grill-tastic prizes!"

A BIG THANK YOU to McCormick Grill Mates® and Crowdtap for this Grill-Tastic opportunity!

"Take your grilling flavor to the next level" -- stock up on McCormick Grill Mates® seasonings, marinades, rubs, and sauces!  "Master the Flame, Master the Flavor" and you'll soon be enjoying summer's Grill-icious meals, too!

Below are the photos of the McCormick Grill Mates® Grill Ambassadors Party Booklet: