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FINALLY... Grilling season is HERE!

I am a self proclaimed freak about certain foods, I don't like bananas or banana flavored things - except banana bread. I hate beans - except green ones. Craziest of all, I HATE GROUND MEAT. I am not sure where that came from, but I just can't get over the texture. I love steak, no go hamburger. This normally doesn't bother me, but this time of year, I love the smell and the idea of a really great burger. Here was my solution!
I bought a giant portabella mushroom. I rubbed it with smoked paprika, rosemary, bacon salt (mentioned in early posts and DELICIOUS) and olive oil. I let it sit for a while in the rub and then put it on the grill.
While that was marinating, I also prepared some giant asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper and a heavy dose of balsamic vinegar. I also put them on the grill. Word of caution on grilling asparagus, use large stalks, cook them quickly and be careful, they easily slip between the grates.
Once the mushroom was grilled well on both sides, I flipped it so the top of the mushroom was on the grill. I filled the inside of the mushroom with gorgonzola cheese. When it got gooey and melted, I sprinkled pieces of bacon on top. I put it on a bun and dug in to a delicious grilled "burger" with asparagus.

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