Preheated grill and a wire grilling basket. A selection of your favorite vegetables including: Plum tomatoes (halved lengthwise) Spanish onions (thickly sliced) Fennel (thickly sliced) Peppers, green, red or yellow (quartered) Any other veggies that you like.

THE MARINADE:

3/4 c. olive oil
1/2 stick butter (optional)
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine ingredients for the marinade in a microwaveable container and microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes to bring the flavors together. Let cool in the refrigerator until at least room temperature. Lightly coat the vegetables with the marinade shortly before grilling. Transfer the marinated vegetables to a wire grilling basket. The basket will save the vegetables from the fire and make it much easier to turn them when they are nicely crisped.

These vegetables may be used to accompany other foods, but if you are preparing a vegetarian meal here are a few suggestions:

1. Place the grilled vegetables on a baking pan, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is cooked onto the top of the vegetables.

2. Add appropriate grilled vegetables to your favorite sauce, such as marinara, Alfredo or pesto sauce and serve over pasta.