8/21/25: Grilling Without Limits, Plant-Based Summer Cooking

I'm so excited to share this week's episode with you. We're right in the thick of summer, and I know you're out there firing up those grills, so I wanted to dive into something a little different - plant-based grilling and marinades! I'm taking you beyond the usual poultry, beef, and fish to explore some incredible plant-based options that will absolutely blow your mind. We'll talk about tofu (especially that wonderful extra firm variety that soaks up every bit of flavor you give it) and tempeh - and I'll share my secret for getting the most out of tempeh by steaming it first. But wait, there's more! I'm walking you through amazing vegetables that are perfect for grilling - from those meaty portobello mushrooms that honestly taste like meat when marinated and grilled, to zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and corn. And here's a fun tip I learned: try grilling corn in its husks - it steams itself and gets extra sweet! We're even getting adventurous with grilled fruit - think pineapple, peaches, and watermelon. Imagine pairing that with chocolate dips and cookies for dessert! I'll share my go-to marinade ingredients, from sweet options like apple juice and dates to the classics like olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, mustard, and tamari. Plus, I'll tell you about mirin, that lovely sweet Japanese rice wine that adds such depth to marinades. My philosophy is simple: just go to your fridge, see what you have, and create something magical. Make it a family experiment - have everyone create their own marinade and see who comes up with the best one! Don't forget to grab this month's free bonus download at selfcarewithjean.com/downloads - you'll get three easy plant-based marinade recipes and my handy grilling tips to keep you cooking all summer long! ⁠⁠Visit Jean's website: SelfCareWithJean.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ----- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Jean's podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Jean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jean's downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Jean for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Jean on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Jean on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠