LET THE GRILLING SEASON BEGIN

Now that summer is in full swing again, it's time to be outside as much as possible. Enjoy long summer evenings together with delicious drinks and good food from the grill.

MARTINE VAN DER DEIJL
PHOTOGRAPHY: NOPOINT STUDIOS
STYLING: DESIREE VAN DIJK
CHEF: MARTY CASTELEIJN

Eating outside has something 'cozy' about it. Chef Marty Casteleijn of Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg also enjoys it. 'It means that the beautiful season has arrived again. And we celebrate that by being together and eating. On the grill, you can easily prepare something for everyone. Regardless of your taste. You can go in any direction with it!'

NOT ONLY FOR MEAT EATERS

In this time, when many people eat less or no meat or fish at all, grilling is also a perfect way to prepare vegetarian dishes. Because grilling is so much more than making a hamburger or a sausage. Marty: 'For example, think of a whole celeriac that you can bake nicely wrapped in aluminum foil. But you can also prepare a dessert excellently on the grill. How about a piece of pineapple with some chocolate and Baileys or amaretto on top?'

These three top dishes show that grilled dishes can be very varied. And of course, they are all equally delicious.

JUMBO SHRIMP

A perfect dish to eat with friends on the terrace. Some bread on the side, sauce, a glass of wine, and of course, you eat the shrimp with your hands!

Marty: 'Marinate the shrimp in the Jamaican jerk marinade about 12 hours in advance and then place the shrimp on the grill. The cooking time depends on the size, but when they have a nice red color on both sides, they are perfect.'

ENTRECORE

Marty: 'Myself, as a true meat lover, I enjoy red meat. When the fat of the ribeye is well rendered and then seasoned with enough pepper and salt, it is the most delicious for me.'

Not everyone probably likes red meat, so be sure to ask how your guest prefers their ribeye steak. The ribeye steak doesn't need much more than a little sauce and of course - the classic - some herb butter.

VEGETABLE SKEWERS

"These vegetable skewers made of pointed pepper, mild green pepper, zucchini, and eggplant only need some olive oil, pepper, and salt. With just some naan bread and a fresh sauce on the side, you're all set."

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