Nothing beats Christmas as the happiest time of the year, except for maybe the family squabbles, burning the Christmas turkey, or losing the neighborhood Christmas light competition. To help you avoid one of these holiday catastrophes, we continue the Christmas Grilling Series with Herb and Red Wine Rotisserie Leg of Lamb. This is a meal […]
strat-e-gy (noun) – planning of war A steadfast strategy is required for success whether it’s generals on the battlefield, businessmen on Wall Street, or cooks carefully coordinating use of the oven on Thanksgiving Day to get all the dishes cooked and served. With the Thankful It’s Thanksgiving series, we have sought to provide the plans […]
The leaves are changing, the weather is changing, and the stores are changing (or decorating…) – yes, Thanksgiving is just 22 days away! Since we are so very thankful for our grills, we are continuing our Thankful it’s Thanksgiving series with several recipes and techniques for grilling that Thanksgiving Day feast. We begin with Grilled […]
Autumn is truly wonderful to behold with its endless shades of yellow and orange, perfect days, and brisk nights. Likewise, fall menus offer rich dishes infused with blends of fruits, veggies, and spices. For our final installment in the Harvest Grilling Series, we present Orange Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes – a hearty, sweet, and […]
Where do we begin when talking about mom? The tender loving care, the thousands of meals prepared to feed the family, the endless piles of laundry to keep us presentable, the “never-quit” determination, relentless hope? With hearts of gratitude for all moms, we present a wonderful grilling option for Mother’s Day: Peruvian Style Grilled Chicken […]
“The shamrocks are coming! The shamrocks are coming!” Saint Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, bringing with it national celebrations of eating, drinking, parades, and prominent displays of green. Here’s our take on Pat’s most popular dish, Grilled Corned Beef. Traditionally just boiled, grilling at unlocks more aromatics and flavors in the meat. Corned beef gets […]
We love to use the grill for cooking all kinds of dishes, traditional and unique. We also enjoy preparing traditionally indoor kitchen dishes on the grill, and seeing how they turn out. Today, we have Barbecue-Braised Bourbon Beef with Mustard Glaze; hands down, the best pot roast around, and it’s prepared on the grill. This […]
For mom, we want to do our best… For mom, we want to give a little more… For mom, we want to love our children and teach them respect… For mom, we want to show off that awesome grill and deliver the best Grilled Chicken Legs ever! Our second recipe idea for Mother’s Day […]
We love mom. Moms are great. Mothers never give up and are wonderful examples of selfless love. Definitely under-appreciated, moms give and give to make our lives better. Mother’s Day is one day set aside each year to celebrate her, serve her, make her feel as special as she has made us feel day after […]
Easter is at the beginning of spring, a season of rebirth and new growth, and a wonderful way to spend Easter dinner with family and friends is outdoors, weather permitting of course. In our last two articles, we shared main course recipes, but here we have something a bit more fun: Grilled Pound Cake with […]
Easter Sunday is coming and our second Easter recipe is Glazed Ham with Cola Glaze. Ham is the most popular feature of holiday menus, except for turkey on a certain day in November, so we wanted to give you a grilling recipe for this old favorite. The cola glaze gives an amazing, sweet flavor that […]
Here, with the end in sight, on the precipice of sheer madness, can you taste the victory? Can you smell their fear? Representing the SEC Conference, we present “Grill Madness” Sweet & Hot Baby Back Ribs as our fourth and last installment in the “Grill Madness” Series. What better way to celebrate the drama of […]
Now things are starting to get maddening! The excitement, the drama, the stories, the agony – it’s only been 2 rounds! Bring on “Grill Madness” Lamb Chops with Gorgonzola Butter, representing the Big-10 Conference. A hearty favorite of the Northern Midwest region, these chops will fill the room with a rich aroma of garlic and […]
Here is our second installment in our “Grill Madness” series celebrating the three weeks of college hoops and fun known as March Madness. Representing the ACC Conference, we have and East Coast favorite, “Grill Madness” Crab Cakes. Crab cakes are delicious already, but grilling them adds even more flavor. This is a very simple recipe […]
Sports events and parties are such a great excuse to get behind a grill, entertain guests, and enjoy great food. Here comes March Madness 2014 – three weeks of college basketball excitement…Or what I like to call “Grill Madness” – three weeks of fun with the grill and friends. Here’s a series of recipes based […]
Here’s another outstanding way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day without going so excessive (see last article…). On a day when the excess of meat and drink is celebrated and expected, we want to try our luck at a lighter, fresher alternative. These lamb grilled chops may not be so lucky for the lamb, but they […]
Only a few times out of the year is a man in prime health allowed to overindulge. We give ourselves a little wiggle room during the stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. We seize the Super Bowl in all its over-the-top glory. Then there’s St. Patrick’s Day. Cheers to you, Irishmen, for giving us […]
Valentine’s Day is coming, and how are you going to surprise your special someone? Demonstrate your love for them by preparing an elegant and romantic meal for the two of you. Valentine’s Salmon and Escarole with lemon is a sophisticated way to use your grill to deliver a unique dining experience and make this Valentine’s […]
Rounding out our Winter Game Day recipes we have Mini Grilled Pizza Bites. Nothing screams football like pizza and this is a whimsical way to use the grill to bring pizza to the game. Like ordering pizza, these can be customized to your liking by creating a pizza bar with all kinds of ingredients and […]
For the second Winter Game Day recipe, we have our Super Bowl Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce. This is big time, grub food kicking with flavor and spice. It doesn’t get any better than screaming at the TV with a wing in hand watching your team win it all. Tangy and spicy, these […]
With the playoffs here and the Super Bowl around the corner, here is the first of three Winter Game Day recipes sure to score big with your friends and family. I love all kinds of sandwiches, but without creativity they can get boring quickly. Bison Steak Sandwiches are a wonderful way to use the grill […]
Every awesome meal needs comparably awesome sides, and here is the awesome pairing for your awesome winter grilling extravaganza. Whether burgers, tri-tip, or turkey, these Grill-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Soy Glaze make a wonderful counterpart. Rich in flavor, these fries are surprisingly light since they are grilled and not fried. Wonderfully crispy outside […]
Imagine… surfing on Christmas Day, enjoying the ocean breeze while sitting on the jetty, making sandcastles with your kids… Here’s our holiday take on a classic Baja treat: Grilled Cranberry-Lime Shrimp and Salsa. We can’t bring you to the beach, so we will bring the beach to you – in the middle of winter! The […]
Winter is here… and so is a longing for rich, satisfying, hot food to warm your body and spirit in this time of festive joy! There is nothing like grilled hearty meat to get a holiday dinner done right, and this time we have Sweet and Sour Grilled Pork Chops bringing a slightly Asian take to […]
What could be better than great tasting tri tip that is really simple to make? Well, probably an even better tasting tri tip that someone cooks for you, however, that is another blog… Since we are doing the cooking and are often very busy, this recipe is a wonderfully doable dinner during our hectic week. […]
When I think about BBQ ribs I get greedy – greedy for more. Great ribs take time and love, and these Greedy BBQ Ribs are the headliner of your next party. They will bring praise, thanks, and Grill-master honor; but watch out! Soon that flavorful satisfaction will begin to fester into a desire for more… […]
November brings a season of hearty traditional favorites that remind us of family, tradition, and thankfulness… but it also comes every year! How many times should one eat the same turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pumpkin pie in their lifetime! Here’s to something new – let’s grill new life into our holiday menu with these Winter […]
Ok seriously… Pumpkin pies are as much a part of autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving as sitting by the fire, candy, and turkey. It seems no dinner is complete without a slice, and we get plenty of opportunities partake. This is an enjoyable new take on this fall classic. Chiffon pies are lighter and creamier than […]
A great steak is awesome. A great steak with a great marinade is better. A great steak with a great marinade named after an old line of Mafiosi with bold flavors to match is fit for the Don of your family. This simple and rich marinade brings old time swagger to any piece of beef, […]
Guacamole just makes me happy! It’s what tortilla chips were made for! All joking aside (I’m really not joking), fresh citrusy guacamole is a favorite for any party or dinner. Thick and creamy, light and rich, this simple food is loaded with complexity that can stand on its own or compliment countless meals. The simplicity […]
Technology has yielded some pretty cool innovations to the art of grilling and grilling appliances. GrillGrates is a new grill surface adaptable to fit almost any grill. Using interlocking panels with raised rail design that replace or lay on top of existing grates, GrillGrates provide a superior infrared grilling experience with easy clean up. They […]
Bring on the cold, put up the lights – we have winter rotisserie recipes for any holiday occasion! Whether poultry or beef, pineapple or soup, the rotisserie will anchor your cozy and festive dinner. In the midst of entertaining, shopping, and decorating the rotisserie is an easier, healthier, and cheaper cooking method suitable for one, […]
An Outdoor Kitchen Commodity – BBQ Rub Searching for a BBQ Rub that will bring your taste buds to it’s knees? Look no further. While strolling along the bustling street fair of beautiful Carlsbad, California, I was struck by the presentation of one booth that seemed to stand out from its competitors. This booth had […]
