We had a very nice day in Gomper's Park today. The weather couldn't have been better and I think I managed not to skrew-up the meat! I wound up doing a combo of a few of the great suggestions I received above. I went with the following - Marinated Strip Steaks, Jerk Chicken Wings, Hot Italian Sausages w/ Peppers & Onions, and a few Chicken Sausages for those who prefer less spicy. I had been looking for an excuse to go into Paulina Meat market for ages, so I got my steaks and sausages there. I probably paid more than I could have elsewhere, but I had fun and the butcher was a pleasure to chat with. He did a great job scoring the steaks for me. Picked up the wings at Tony's Finer Foods on Elston. Here's a few pics:
Grilling the Italian Sausages (I had par-cooked in Miller Lite,) & heating up the peppers& onions
The finished product
Chicken Sausages & Warming-up the tortillas
Not a great shot, but cookin' up the steaks
Post slicing
Mmmm...lunch
They seem happy!
They do too!
No pics of the jerked chicken, but it was well received also. Thanks again to all who offered suggestions. I'll think I'll be a lot more confident the next time I put something like this on. Happy Labor Day Weekend Grilling to All! - Lynn