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Get Your Grill On: Vegetarian Style With Asparagus

April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Grill some fresh asparagus for a tasty side dish to any meal.

With Spring well underway you are probably considering, if you haven't already, breaking out the grill. There is nothing that solidifies the beautiful weather more than a freshly grilled meal. But that doesn't mean you have to stick to hamburgers, hot dogs, or steaks. In fact, there are a number of fantastic vegetarian meals that can be prepared on the grill. One of my favorite things to grill is asparagus. Asparagus is simple, tasty, and perfect for adding a little elegance to your grilled ... Continue Reading

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A Trio of Ways to Fire Up Your BBQ

June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Add some flavor to your grilling with rubs, marinades, and bastes.

With the summer upon us, it’s time to enjoy the great weather, the outdoors, and start grilling. There are so many options for upping the flavor while grilling your food.  You can use a rub, marinade or just do some basting while your food is on the grill. Rubs Rubs are spices mixed together that you rub on your food before you grill.  I love a simple rub, combine enough spices and herbs that your meat is covered.  Many places sell great rubs - Arthur Bryants is a favorite of ours. Here ... Continue Reading

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Green Grilling: Environmentally-Friendly Barbecuing

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Barbecuing season is upon us – here are some ways to make your grilling a little more green.

With summer fast approaching we are getting into one of my favorite times of year - barbecuing season. I love barbecuing - whether I'm grilling up some traditional pork ribs, grass-fed beef hot dogs, or grilling some eggplant, the grill is a staple in our backyard. However, grilling and barbecuing are not always the most environmentally-friendly activities.Here are a few tips to help make your barbecues a little greener. Don’t Over-Buy If you are having guests over for a good old fashion ... Continue Reading

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