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Middle East meets Midwest in this great grillin’ side.

Ingredients
several small zucchini or summer squash
olive oil
approx 1/2 tsp zatar spice (per packet)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles

Zatar is a middle eastern spice that  includes thyme, sumac, marjoram,  salt, and sesame seed. For added kick, try sprinkling with a bit of aleppo pepper (hot) or freshly ground black pepper.

Directions

1. Slice onion thinly and chop zucchini into 1/2″ thick slices.
2. Lay out a 15″ piece of aluminum foil and place a serving of zucchini in center.
3. Add onions to taste.
4. Drizzle with a good portion of olive oil.
5. Sprinkle with zatar and seal packets well.
6. Grill along with your main entree, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.
7. When done, turn out onto plate and garnish with feta crumbles.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 ears corn, husk and silk removed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Brush a layer of mayonnaise on each ear of corn.
3. Sprinkle corn with the cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Wrap each ear of corn with foil and place on the grill.
5. Grill, turning occasionally, until the kernels begin to brown, about 10 minutes.