Savory lemon and herb marinade

We love using marinades as an easy way to add flavor and zip to grilled or baked meats - they are so easy to whip up, and can even tenderize a tougher cut of beef. Just mix the ingredients in a zip top bag, put the meat in, and refrigerate for a few hours to overnight. Turn the bag a few times for even distribution. Before cooking, remove the meat or poultry and shake or brush off any excess liquid. Discard any leftover marinade.

My favorite for spring grilling is this lemon rosemary marinade — the perfect combo of sweet and tart, and a delicious marinade or sauce for grilled chicken.

Lemon Rosemary Marinade
1/3 cup olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 sprigs rosemary
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt