Category Archives: Grilling/Smoking

Sunday Suppers: Fire Up the Grill

Summer is just around the corner and we want to get in as much grilling as possible before it gets here. Grilling in the summer, which we do often, is far more miserable than grilling in the winter. Grilling in … Continue reading

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Eggplant Sandwiches

These started out as stuffed eggplant rolls, but the grilling process did not make the eggplant roll up well. Oh well sandwiches worked even better. To jazz this up even more layers of grilled red bell pepper could be alternated … Continue reading

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Country Boy Grilling

Many people out there may consider beer can cooking to be slightly country bumpkin. Most others would just classify it as redneck cuisine. What it lacks for in class, it makes up for in simplicity. Due to the beer can … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading

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Grilled Whole Fish Stuffed with Citrus and Olives

This used red fish but any firm fleshed white fish will work. Make sure it is very fresh. The fish can be prepared up to two hours ahead of time and refrigerated, just let it come back to room temperature … Continue reading

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Peppercorn-Crusted Steaks

Use this simple rub on the cut of your choosing. It should be enough to coat four 6-10 ounce steaks or two porterhouses. Peppercorn-Crusted Steaks 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns 1/8 cup sesame seeds 1 tsp white peppercorns salt steaks … Continue reading

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Grilled Rack of Lamb Two Ways

Grilling lamb chops individually reduces the cooking time and is a great way to boost the flavor of the meat. Make sure to have a good bed of coals and close the grill to reduce flare ups from the dripping … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: It’s Never too Cold to Grill

Just because it is cold and there is snow outside does not mean grilling season is closed. First the meat of course On to the side. On to the other side. For dessert.

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

For the next 12 days we’ll bring you recipes that are perfect for Christmas and holiday celebrations. We’ll feature more drinks and sugar than normal, because let’s face it holiday celebrations often involve family or coworkers, sometimes both. Alcohol and … Continue reading

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Cilantro Turkey Burgers

By Katherine Greg is not a big fan of turkey burgers, so when he came home one night after a long workday and I told him what was for dinner his face fell. This is exactly the reaction I wanted … Continue reading

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