Backyard garden strawberries are often smaller than store-bought, so be the judge of how many strawberries you need for the skewers. Or even simpler, grill strawberries on a grill rack until a bit charred and warmed through and spoon atop frozen yogurt or ice cream.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　12 medium-sized strawberries

　　8 large marshmallows

　　8 slices French baguette

　　Olive oil, for brushing

　　One (4-ounce) bar dark chocolate, cut into 8 pieces

　　1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt

　　

Step 1

Prepare a medium-hot fire on one side of your grill.

　　

Step 2

Thread the strawberries and marshmallows alternately on 4 skewers (if using wooden skewers, pre-soak them). Lightly brush the slices of bread with olive oil.

　　

Step 3

Place the skewers directly over the fire and grill for about 4 or 5 minutes until the marshmallows have browned.

　　

Step 4

At the same time, grill one side of the bread. Turn the slices over and move to the indirect side of the grill. Place a piece of chocolate on each slice and sprinkle with a pinch of coarse salt. Remove from the grill when the chocolate is soft but still holds its shape.

　　

Step 5

Serve the skewers with the grilled bread for a grown-up version of s'mores.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Gardener & The Grill by Karen Adler & Judith Fertig, © 2012 Running Press