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Archive for the ‘Barbecue & Grill’ Category

July 28th, 2008

Master mix for burgers…and variations

The National Pork Board suggests that we think about grilling ground pork rather than always assuming that burgers must be beef. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association brings us their Master Mix recipe, and lots of intriguing variations. Not the same old burger this summer!
The Other Burger
(Courtesy of the National Pork Board)
1 pound […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 1 comment

July 25th, 2008

Pineapple salsa for your grilling pleasure!

Pineapple salsa makes a great appetizer when served with tortilla chips, and also tastes great served with your grilled meats and vegetables. An all-purpose little mixture!
You can make this salsa way ahead of time and simple keep it chilled until ready to serve. In fact, it should be allowed to sit for at least 1/2 […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

July 14th, 2008

Spicy tomato sauce…a fabulous OAMC treat

Although I’d like to call this spaghetti sauce, it really needs a more robust pasta to hold up under the weight of it :-) I’ve served it with both fettucini and with penne , and both are well-suited to this amazing sauce. You can also use it with chicken, meatloaf, or baked potatoes…either out of […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

July 10th, 2008

Cranberry ham grill (OAMC)

Even though ham is already cooked, it tastes so good when done on the grill that it’s worth introducing this recipe to your family. All the advanced preparation can be done way ahead of time, making this a great OAMC recipe. You can prepare multiple thick ham slices with the sauce and stick […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

July 8th, 2008

Chicken skewers with pineapple-macadamia nut sauce!

One of the nicest things about these skewers is that they can be as plain or as dressed up as you’d like. If you’ve got kids who don’t like “sophisticated” taste combinations, there’s a sauce mixture that is served with these that they can skip (leaving more for you!).
If you set these skewers up in […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 6 comments

July 4th, 2008

Question of the month: What’s your favorite marinade?

Grilling Sauce from Hannaford’s
Do you pour it straight from the bottle, or do you mix your own? My friend Dan, part of our infamous Grill Team, marinates his steak tips in Wishbone Robusto Italian salad dressing. They’re terrific. Me? I tend to use spice rubs on the meat and then add […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 3 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Hot dog roller?

For the Grill-King (or Queen) who loves gadgets, there’s lots of great stuff at Fresh Finds:

The Hot Dog Roller
 

Corn Grilling Basket

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By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Chipotle marinade for your flank steak

Make this marinade early in the day and let the steak sit in it all day in the fridge. You can read about flank steak techniques here :-)
Chipotle Marninade
1/2 cup bottled chipotle salsa
2 T lime juice
Red onion, sliced thin
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients together and marinate your steak and veggies in […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 1 comment

June 25th, 2008

Thyme and shallots marinade for lamb

Although you can cook this lamb dish in a hot skillet either on stove top or in the oven, I prefer it for grilling! This marinade has a lot of ingredients, but if you whip it up the night before, or first thing in the morning, and let the lamb soak in it all day […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 5 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Cajun-style spiced pork chops

Another lovely grilling recipe brought to us by the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association. Pork chops are naturally low in fat, and grilling them keeps them nice and juicy on the insides :-)
Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops
(Courtesy of the National Pork Board)
1 tablespoon paprika
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 2 comments