Tips, Tricks & Recipes

  Tried a delicious new marinade concoction yesterday. It would work well on any tougher grilling cut, such as rump or steak tips. Using a soy sauce base acts a little like brining; helps keep meat moist by increasing its ability to hold onto water while cooking.   Make more than you think you’ll need; [...]

Ingredients The Meat: 2 large racks of pork ribs The Marinade: 1 generous cup of rum 2 cans coca cola 10 oz tomato ketchup 1-2 Squirts of tabasco Sauce 2 cloves of garlic 4 tbls hoisin sauce (find this at your local asian supermarket) Directions 1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl, then [...]

We know that barbecuing and meat go hand and hand, while vegetables are kind of an afterthought. Thrown somewhere in between the quest for a bloody steak and a cold beer. That guilty feeling of neglect for my body has inspired me to test out a few barbecued vegetables.     1. Grilled Avocado While [...]

  Always a popular appetizer, don’t the fancy name put you off, quesadillas are just tortilla sandwiches. And as we all know, sandwiches are quick, easy, and versatile. Your choice of fillings is only limited by your imagination (and what your taste buds can handle). The technique couldn’t be simpler: Fill the tortillas, grill for a few minutes [...]

Four simple rules to keep fish from sticking to the grill 1. Clean Make sure your grill is super clean. Any residue will cause the fish to stick. 2. Preheat Preheat the grill until it is very hot before putting the fish on. 3. Coat Coat the fish very thinly with oil before cooking. 4. [...]

Ah, Shish Kebabs. Many people’s memory of a shish kebab is an incongruous combination of uncooked vegetables and tough chewy overcooked meat. Whether it is a flaccid bit of zucchini or the escaping tomato, there are many ways do shish kebabs wrong, which is why they have a pretty bad rep. We were determined to find a way that is both [...]

This is one of those exceptional combinations that, if you’re like me, you’ll have fond memories of feasting on large plates of cutlets and dip. It’s fantastic finger food, and can be used as either an appetizer or main meal depending on your preference. Enjoy! If you don’t have access to lamb cutlets, you could use other [...]

The following are my current favorite patty recipes. Nothing beats homemade patties and I’ve stockpiled the freezer with them for the ultimate convenience meal. All recipes make approximately 20 patties. Note: All my recipes are fabulously delicious and there is no way you’ll be able to eat just one. That’s why you’ll note that all [...]

Summer feels like it’s finally here, everyone is unpacking their camping gear and revving up their BBQs. It’s a time for family, friends, and good food. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a fantastic menu to kick off this grilling season. To Start Quesadillas on the BBQ are so easy and they taste [...]

Sweet, sour, and refreshing – the perfect summer drink. Add some vodka if you want a kick. This recipe is part of our Memorial Day Menu. Makes: 2 pitchers Ingredients: 8-10 medium handfuls of berries, frozen or fresh ¾ gallon or 12 cups of lemonade Step 1: Preparing the Berries – Puree the berries in [...]