Rosemary, garlic and lots of lemon create an easy-to-make, delicious grilled chicken dish. Recipe below.
FOR US, PART OF THE CHARM OF GRILLING IS SIMPLICITY. Uncomplicated recipes that let you relax when cooking, hanging out with guests instead of performing alchemy in the kitchen and at the grill. This simple chicken recipe is a prefect example. Continue reading “Simple, summery Tuscan Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken”
A simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, garlic and Dijon mustard tenderizes and subtly flavors these chops. Recipe below.
AT THE END OF A BUSY LABOR DAY WEEKEND—Saturday in Milwaukee visiting our daughter and her boyfriend, a Sunday ramen dinner out with Marion’s sister—the actual holiday Monday found us at home, just the two of us. We wanted something meaty, preferably grilled, and not too laborious, given the day. These lamb chops absolutely delivered. Continue reading “A busy weekend made easier: Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Lemon”
A simple marinade of lemon, olive oil, garlic and tarragon creates simply delicious grilled chicken. Recipe below.
LEMONS HAVE BEEN SEEING A LOT OF ACTION IN OUR KITCHEN LATELY. And for good reason: they add a summery brightness to all sorts of dishes. Sometimes, it’s the star—as it was in my Lemon Parsley Pasta. Sometimes, it’s subtle, as with Marion’s Peach Cobbler last week. And sometimes, as it is in this grilled chicken, it is almost invisible, adding to the startling deliciousness without announcing itself at all. Continue reading “Sometimes, simple is all you really need: Lemon Tarragon Grilled Chicken”
A simple salsa of chopped habanero pepper, mango and shallots gives grilled lamb chops a spicy, flavorful kick. Recipe and substitutions below.
WE’LL START WITH A PRO TIP: don’t touch your eye after chopping a habanero pepper. Even hours after. I chop jalapeño peppers with impunity—a thorough, soapy hand wash after and I’m good to go. But not with this spicy pepper. For reference, jalapeños rate 3,500 – 8,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. Habaneros clock in at 100,000 – 350,000 SHU. That hard-earned pro tip aside, we really enjoyed the chops and their lively salsa. Continue reading “Fire up the grill—and dinner: Grilled Lamb Chops with Habanero Mango Salsa”
Dijon mustard, minced shallots and herbes de Provence create a quick, easy, surprisingly delicate grilling sauce for salmon. Recipe below.
AFTER MORE THAN A WEEK AWAY, we spent our first full weekend at home. It was glorious. Marion spent time taming our overgrown garden. We caught up on laundry and household stuff. And we cooked and ate. At home. Continue reading “Classic French ingredients, deliciously simple fare: Grilled Dijon Salmon”
TO US, CHICKEN AND GRILLING JUST GO TOGETHER. It’s flavorful and forgiving, even when overcooked. It’s also versatile. Here are seven of our favorite recipes, borrowing ingredients and techniques from all over the globe. Continue reading “Seven grilled chicken recipes with a world of influences”
These so-called ribs deliver meaty, grilled flavor in a fraction of the time of true ribs. recipe below.
THE GREAT THING ABOUT GRILLING BABY BACK RIBS is eating grilled baby back ribs. The not so great thing is grilling them. It’s not the prep work so much—it’s the time. To come out fall-off-the-bone tender, baby back (or spareribs or other pork ribs) need to be cooked low and slow. Two-plus hours minimum, but more often three or even four hours or more. By way of contrast, the country style ribs above cooked in 15 minutes. Continue reading “Not really ribs, really delicious: Grilled Country-style Pork Ribs”
A mix of basic ingredients you probably already have creates a marinade that produces flavorful, tender grilled chicken. Recipe below.
THIS ISN’T THE FIRST TIME WE’VE SAID THIS HERE and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Like most of you, we’re relying heavily on things we have on hand when we cook these days. Instead of chasing down trending esoteric ingredients, we’re looking for new ways to use the tried and true staples in our pantry and fridge. This make-it-again flavorful grilled chicken is the happy outcome of just such an adventure. Continue reading “A simple pantry-staples marinade delivers: Chili Lime Grilled Chicken”
Olive oil, lemons, garlic, oregano, paprika and Greek yogurt create a delicious, tenderizing marinade for grilled chicken thighs. Recipe below.
ONE THING THAT’S BEEN KEEPING US SANE during all of everything has been nightly walks in our neighborhood. Or sometimes drives to other neighborhoods for new places to walk. One favorite destination is downtown. To get there, we often cut through Chicago’s Greektown on South Halsted Street. Continue reading “Yogurt adds tang, tenderness to Greek Grilled Chicken”
Mustard(s), vinegar, oil, herbs and garlic create a lively marinade for bone-in pork chops. Recipe—and multiple variations—below.
I AM NOT BIG ON PLANNING. NEVER HAVE BEEN. So one of my challenges with cooking, especially these days, is having/getting ingredients. Far too often, I’ll look at a recipe that sounds interesting only to see that I don’t have a crucial ingredient. Or several. Continue reading “Get creative with what you have on hand: Grilled Dijon Balsamic Pork Chops”