Summer's in full swing.  If you don't cook tons of ourdoor meals, you'll surely have regrets in a few short months.  Decide now what you will be cookin' and get on with it!

Zesty Italian Marinade

Not only is this a great marinade, it is one that will have your company ooing and ahhing for more. Save this recipe, as you will find it a great one for beef, pork chicken, almost everything! If it is Italian, it has to be good.

First, collect the following ingredients:

    2 cups olive oil, extra virgin
    1 cup apple cider vinegar
    1/4 cup apple juice
    1/4 cup grated onion
    1 Tbs crushed red pepper flakes
    1 Tbs basil - dried
    1 Tbs parsley flakes - dried
    1 Tbs garlic - grated
    1/2 Tbs fresh ground black pepper

Combine the vinegar and oil and mix thoroughly until they combine thoroughly. Once this is done, add the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Marinate meat for 2 hours before grilling or barbecuing. Enjoy!