Mom always told you to eat your vegetables, but if your summer menu involves the grill- you might be leaving out this important food group. The great news is that vegetables and the grill are a match made in heaven when it comes to easy, nutritious food for your family.

Skewers are a great tool for cooking vegetables on the grill. Our new favorites are the Skew-It flexible skewers. They make preparing and flavoring veggie kabobs a snap. Just thread the vegetables onto the skewer, place in a container or plastic bag (this is easy because they are flexible) and add your favorite marinade. A great combination includes zucchini, red bell peppers, mushrooms and onions marinated in Newman's Own olive oil and vinegar dressing- but the possibilities are endless. Read more .