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Own the grill with sweet and sour chicken skewers

Posted August 18, 2011 – 10:59 am in: Asian, BBQ, Poultry

(NC)—Now that the warm weather has arrived, gardens are in full bloom and many Canadians are eager to celebrate the season with an outdoor barbecue. Though nothing says summer like flame-kissed vegetables paired with juicy barbecued meat, not everyone is a grilling guru. The key to enjoying the enhanced flavours and textures of grilled foods [...]

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Grilled Pizza

Posted August 25, 2010 – 11:23 am in: BBQ, How To, Italian, Pizza
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How to Grill the Perfect Steak

Posted June 28, 2010 – 12:00 pm in: BBQ, How To
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Basic Tomato BBQ Sauce

Posted August 18, 2007 – 10:36 am in: BBQ, Sauces

Ingredients:

1 regular can of tomato sauce
1 can of tomato paste
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons onion, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne
fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

Cook the garlic and onion until it’s soft, and then add all the rest of the ingredients.
Simmer on low for [...]

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The Ultimate Grilling Guide

Posted July 3, 2007 – 2:56 pm in: BBQ, How To, Tips

There’s no need to memorize or guess at cooking times, heat levels, and compatible flavours. This handy printable chart eliminates the fuss of grilling. (Times are approximate and meant for lid-on cooking.)
Cooking with Both Direct and Indirect HeatIf you have a gas grill, turn one burner on medium (direct heat) and another on low (indirect [...]

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Citrus Spice Rub

Posted June 8, 2007 – 10:20 pm in: BBQ, Condiments, Poultry

Yield: Makes about 1/3 cup (enough to marinate 1 – lbs of chicken pieces or a whole chicken) The rub can be made 2 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:

1 tbsp

15 mL

Brown sugar (packed)

1 tbsp

15 mL

Orange zest (finely grated)

1 tsp

5 mL

Lemon zest (finely grated)

1 tsp

5 mL

Salt

1 tsp

5 mL

Ground [...]

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No Tomato Barbeque Sauce

Posted January 6, 2007 – 2:45 pm in: BBQ, Sauces

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
salt to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Baste meat, poultry, vegetables or seafood.

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Grilled Red Pepper Sauce

Posted October 23, 2006 – 12:33 pm in: BBQ, Sauces

Ingredients:

2 medium red bell peppers, cut in half and seeded
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Coat grill with non-stick cooking spray
Pre-heat grill to medium-high, direct heat
Combine olive oil, salt and cayenne and brush on pepper halves and garlic cloves
Place peppers [...]

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Gourmet BBQ

Posted August 26, 2006 – 4:32 pm in: BBQ, Poultry

Impress your friends with a gourmet BBQ party. Here are some delicious recipes to get you started.
ReadyMade Blog: Gourmet BBQ

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Posted August 8, 2006 – 5:55 pm in: BBQ, Vegetable

Ingredients

4     medium-sized sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled
1/3     cup honey dijon mustard
2     tablespoons olive oil
1     tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2     teaspoon salt
1/4     teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Cut potatoes diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place potatoes and 1 cup water in shallow microwavable dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and [...]

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