This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version. Although I haven’t been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging…
Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon Recipe
Grilled Brazilian Rub Salmon is perfect for summertime. The rub is delicious and very kid-friendly. My kids normally don’t like salmon, but this is one salmon recipe that they all love. I’m not sure there’s anything Brazilian about this recipe, but that’s the name based on a recipe my friend gave me many years ago….
Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta
Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta is quick and delicious, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love efficient meals. The key to an preparing an “efficient” meal is preparing and cooking ingredients in the most logical sequence. The trick to getting this Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta on the…
Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto Recipe
Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto is a delicious way to dress up fresh asparagus. The pesto is bright and vibrant from the mint, and salty and tangy from the feta and Parmesan cheese. I’m a lover of condiments. If you could only see all the little jars of sauces and bottles of hot sauces…
Asian Beer Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
Asian Beer Marinated Flank Steak is a family favorite during summertime grilling season. I’ve been grilling this marinated flank steak for family and friends over the past 15+ years. This marinade recipe does double duty as a tenderizer and a flavor enhancer for flank steak, an economical but less tender cut of beef than more expensive cuts such as…
Greek Grilled Octopus with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe
This Greek Grilled Octopus is marinated in olive oil infused with garlic, rosemary and thyme. Pressure cooked octopus yields a tender octopus in just ten minutes. Grilling adds smokiness and a little crunchy texture to this delicious appetizer and reminds me of one of my favorite octopus dishes at Mediterranean restaurants. I love grilled octopus….
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet
Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…
Thai Barbecue Chicken Recipe
It’s been sweltering the last couple of days but I have to say, after such a long and cold winter, I really don’t mind the heat. Grilling even in the hot weather doesn’t bother me. As the summer rolls along, I’ve had to switch things up so that chicken, night after night, doesn’t get old….
Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe
Grilled Ratatouille wrapped in foil is the perfect way to enjoy summer eggplant, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The best part is that there’s almost no cleanup involved. Our farmer’s market is packed with summer vegetables this time of year and I find myself buying as much as I can carry. Although I get to the…
Fajita Spiced Beer Can Chicken Recipe
This Fajita Spiced Beer Can Chicken is one of the easiest ways to roast a chicken during the summer. It’s been years since I made Beer Can Chicken, and I don’t know why. Beer Can Chicken is one of the easiest ways to roast a chicken on the grill. The only thing you need to…
Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
These Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken Wings are perfect for the Fourth of July or any summer barbecue. Summertime is my lazy time. Meals are very casual and often thrown together on the spur of the moment using whatever I have in the refrigerator. Grilling is my cooking method of choice when I’m really lazy and…