Recipes and Articles: July, 2008

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers

July 23rd, 2008
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What better way to enjoy a grilled hamburger than to eat it with little guilt… by adding some jerk.  This recipe takes us to Jamaica, Mon, where we spice up a lean turkey burger with some tropical flavor.  We like to call them Jerkey Burgers.
Open grill over direct medium heat
Grill time: approximately 10 to 14 minutes [...]

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How to Grill Asparagus

July 22nd, 2008
Posted in Vegetables

Grilling asparagus is a great way to add a kick to your vegetables.  It’s very easy, and the flavors from the marinade and the grill make this a dish that even veggie haters can love.  And always remember, Miss Manners says it is OK to eat these with your fingers!
Ingredients:
1 package of asparagus
1 clove garlic
2 [...]

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Grilling Mustard Chicken Breasts

July 21st, 2008
Posted in Chicken, Recipes
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A delicious twist on an old chicken recipe, oven baked mustard chicken moved over to the grill adds the flavor of the open flame.
Grill: indirect meduim heat, lid closed
Grill time: about 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts on the bone with skin
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup dijon mustard
2 tablespoons  butter
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Clean, preheat and oil the [...]

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Marinated Grilled Vegetables

July 21st, 2008
Posted in Recipes, Vegetables

Here is a easy marinated grilled vegetables recipe that everyone will enjoy. The great thing about this recipe is it’s flexibility. We recommend our favorite grilled vegetable combination below, but feel free to go with whatever vegetables look good when you are in your produce section. The only qualification is that they [...]

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Smoking on a Gas Grill

July 18th, 2008

Here is a quick tip on how to build a smoke pouch to give more flavor to your gas grilling:
Materials:

Wood Chips (get them at any box store)
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
Bowl to soak the wood
Knife

Directions:

Soak the wood chips in a bowl of water for about 30 minutes.
Put a handful (or several, depending on how long you [...]

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Grilled Pizza Is a Better Alternative to Delivery

July 14th, 2008

Cooking pizza on the grill is a lot easier than you might think. Next time your family is in the mood for pizza, don’t pick up the phone and order a greasy delivery pizza. Get the family involved and follow these easy steps to cook a much healthier and cheaper pizza on the grill.
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Grilling Portobello Mushrooms

July 14th, 2008
Posted in Recipes, Vegetables

By marinating a portobello mushroom, and then grilling it, you can create an flavorful alternative to go along side a steak, as a burger topper, or as delicious grilled portobello sandwich. This easy portobello recipe will please your vegatarian guests and meat eaters alike.
Ingredients:
4 large portobella mushrooms
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 [...]

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Grilling Lobster Tails

July 8th, 2008
Posted in Lobster, Recipes, Seafood

What better way to impress your grilling friends than to serve up grilled lobster tails. Don’t tell them, but grilling lobster tails is pretty easy to do! And delicious.  The hardest part of this recipe is deciding which guests are worthy of this awesome treat.  Add a nice steak to the menu and you [...]

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How to Grill Filet Mignon

July 7th, 2008
Posted in Beef, Recipes, Steak

Filet Mignon…even the name sounds intimidating. Most captains of the grill panic at the shear mention of this great piece of meat. Nightmares of burning, drying and otherwise screwing up this fine cut of beef can make even the most seasoned grill chef break out in hives! Not to fear though, we [...]

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How to Grill Corn on the Cob

July 2nd, 2008

Ah, summer. Street fairs and carnivals with cotton candy, funnel cakes and grilled corn on the cob. Want to capture that street fair flavor at home and impress your cookout guests? Fortunately grilling corn is easy, and keeps your kitchen clean! When cooking ears of corn on the grill you have several options, but if you want [...]

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