The spring thaw is upon us as temperatures creep up, days grow longer with golden sunshine, trees and grass change from brown to green, and the grill gets a much needed wipe down and polish. It’s time for Grillin’ in the Spring with Lamb Kebabs marinated in fresh Mediterranean flavors and served with a refreshing yogurt […]
Fall is the favorite season for many with beautiful scenery as the leaves changes color, cooler temperatures for serene walks and bike rides, and an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit from the harvest. The Harvest Grilling Series brings you rich recipes to keep you grilling outside enjoying this beautiful time of year. Garlic Brown […]
With Thanksgiving just a couple weeks away, it is time to revisit our Thankful It’s Thanksgiving series to get the special spread ready for guests and family. Bringing something new and different to the traditional favorites, here is Grilled Baby Portabella Pesto Flatbread Pizza. Whether as an appetizer or side, this unique dish marries conventional […]
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 […]
On November 26th, just about every table in America will have a Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Beyond these are various side dishes and desserts, but very few that are traditionally prepared on the grill. Next in our Thankful It’s Thanksgiving series is Grilled Broccoli Rabe with Cider Vinaigrette. This is one of many […]
There is nothing like roasted veggies on the grill or golden brown bread toasted over flame. Neither is a conventional oven any match for a grill in cooking pizza at home. For our second recipe of The Vivacious Vegetarian, we combine all these in Roasted Red Pepper & Olive Pizza on the grill. The high […]
Usually we associate grilling with some form of carne, however, just about every ingredient tastes better charred over open flame, especially vegetables. In acknowledgement of our vegetarian neighbors, over the next couple weeks we will bring a collection of recipes called the Vivacious Vegetarian. We begin with Tomato-Portobello Stacks with Cheater’s Béarnaise, a triple grilled […]
Are you ready for some football? The big game is coming, however, just as the commercials have become part of the spectacle, so has the food. Our next feature in the Winter Game Day series is Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Butter Dip. This is a more sophisticated alternative to chips and dip, although I’m fine […]
When we gather together on Thanksgiving, we symbolically celebrate all our blessings by sharing a feast of the produce of our nation. Our last feature in the Thankful It’s Thanksgiving series is wonderfully simple in its preparation and taste – Grill-Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Molasses and Butter. With only four ingredients, this large vegetable does […]
Thankfully, it’s Thanksgiving – a time to reflect on the year in appreciation and gratitude for the blessings we have received. This month we wanted to provide a menu for that thankful holiday that captures the graciousness of the season in style and flavor. We begin with Grilled Pear Salad, a very simple, autumn-inspired dish […]
As we bring our Harvest Grilling Series to a close, our last installment is Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Molasses Glaze. Sweet potatoes speak of Fall and Thanksgiving, but preparing them on the grill will bring a whole new experience. Grilled veggies are wonderful because their flavors deepen over the fire. With its hearty texture and […]
Sunday afternoon BBQ is a family tradition across much of our nation. As summer is drawing to a close, here is another awesome recipe to enjoy: Grilled Vegetable Tostadas with Lemon Dressing. These are a healthy alternative to the meat entrees usually on the menu. However, what is lost in calories is not lost in […]
I can’t get enough chips and salsa during the summer (or really all year round, but we are talking about summer…). Here is the Summer Grilling Spectacular homage to salsa: Grilled Pineapple and Corn Salsa. Everything in this salsa is first grilled on the BBQ, then combined for an explosion of heat and flavor to […]
Two words: bacon butter… Your summer and your grill are going to be sizzling with the next dish in our Summer Grilling Spectacular series: Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter. I think this deserves a third repeat: bacon butter… This is an awesome redo of a traditional favorite. Whether as an appetizer, side dish, or just […]
Your summer is going to be sizzling with our Summer Grilling Spectacular. Our next recipe is Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini, and it will become your go to appetizer for outdoor grilling entertaining. These zucchini are rich enough to stand on their own, but are wonderful starters that compliment steak, ribs, chicken, or fish. This fast […]
