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Spice-Glazed Lamb Rib Chops with Pear Chutney

Spice-Glazed Lamb Rib Chops with Pear Chutney

pear chutneyFOR THE GLAZE:
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE CHUTNEY:
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large ripe Bosc pear, quartered and cored
vegetable oil
1/4 cup raisins
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

16 rib lamb chops, , about 3/4 inch thick each, trimmed of nearly all fat

TO MAKE THE GLAZE: In a small sauté pan over medium heat, warm the curry powder just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the rest of the glaze ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.

TO MAKE THE CHUTNEY: Lightly brush or spray the onion slices and pear pieces on all sides with the vegetable oil. Grill the onion and pear over Direct Medium heat until barely tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. The onion will take 10 to 12 minutes and the pear will take 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces. In a medium sauté pan combine the onion and pear with the raisins and 1/4 cup of the glaze. Cook over high heat until the mixture starts to boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the onion and pear are soft, about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Keep warm over low heat.

Lightly brush or spray both sides of the lamb chops with the reserved glaze. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the lamb is medium rare, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve immediately with the warm chutney.

Marinated Flank Steak with Citrus Salsa

Marinated Flank Steak with Citrus Salsa

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1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup water
1 to 1 1/2 pound beef flank steak
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 T. snipped parsley
1 T. lime juice
Dash salt
2 Florida Oranges, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 Florida Grapefruit, peeled, seeded and chopped
Jalapeño peppers (optional)
1 Florida Grapefruit, sliced (optional)
6 6-7 inch flour tortillas, warmed

For marinade, in a small bowl combine thawed orange or grapefruit juice concentrate, finely chopped jalapeño pepper, black pepper and paprika. Reserve 2 T. of the mixture of salsa. Add the water to remaining mixture.  Score steak by making shallow cuts at 1-inch intervals diagonally across steak in a diamond pattern. Repeat on second side. Place in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over steak; close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 24 hours; turn bag occasionally. For salsa, in a nonmetallic bowl stir together the 2 T. juice concentrate mixture, the onions, parsley, lime juice and salt. Add chopped oranges and grapefruit; stir gently. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Remove meat from bag. Discard marinade. Place meat on the grill rack of an uncovered grill. Grill directly over medium coals, turning once, allowing 12 to 14 minutes for medium-rare. Thinly slice meat. If desired, garnish with jalapeños and grapefruit slices. Serve with salsa and warmed tortillas. Makes 6 services. To Broil: Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat for 6 minutes. Turn and broil 7 to 8 minutes more for medium-rare. Serve as above.

Grilled Peach, Watermelon and Blackberry Salad with Mascarpone Honey Dressing, Toasted Almonds and Mint

Grilled Peach, Watermelon and Blackberry Salad with Mascarpone Honey Dressing, Toasted Almonds and Mint

Grilled Peach, Watermelon and Blackberry Salad with Mascarpone Honey Dressing, Toasted Almonds and Mint1 C. mascarpone cheese (or vanilla yogurt, drained)
2 T. honey, plus 2 T. for drizzling
1 T. fresh lemon juice

Combine mascarpone, 2 T. honey and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix until smooth.

4 peaches, halved and pitted (yellow peaches make the salad more colorful)
2 T. vegetable oil
8 wedges seedless Watermelon
1 pint blackberries or blueberries
1/2 C. toasted sliced or slivered almonds
1/4 C. Mint, chiffonade, plus a few sprigs for garnish
Zest of one lemon

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill (or heat a grill pan on your stove). Brush the peach halves on both sides with oil and grill cut-side down until golden brown and caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Turn over and grill 1-2 minutes more. Arrange all the fruit on a large platter, or in a large bowl. Spoon small portions of mascarpone honey dressing evenly around the fruit. Drizzle top of fruit with honey, and sprinkle with toasted almonds and mint chiffonade. Garnish with lemon zest and a few mint sprigs.

Three Pepper Beef Kabobs

Three Pepper Beef Kabobs

beef kabobs1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
2 T. vegetable oil
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 T. water
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 green bell pepper, or red or yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 large mushrooms

Cut beef steak into 1-inch pieces. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, water, mustard, honey, oregano and pepper in large bowl; add beef, bell pepper and mushrooms, stirring to coat. Alternately thread pieces of beef, bell pepper and mushrooms on each of four 12-inch skewers. Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes for rare to medium, turning occasionally. Season with salt, if desired. Note: Beef kabobs may also be grilled. Place on grid over medium coals. Grill 8 to 11 minutes.

Bobby Flay’s Grilled Corn Sheets with Scallion Vinaigrette

Bobby Flay’s Grilled Corn Sheets with Scallion Vinaigrette

flay8 ears corn, silks removed, husks left on, soaked in cold, salted water for 5 minutes
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, green and pale green part

Heat the grill to high. Remove the corn from the water and shake off the excess water.
Put the corn on the grill, close the cover, and grill, turning every 5 minutes, until the kernels are tender when pieced with a paring knife, about 15 to 20 minutes. While the corn is cooking, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, chives and salt and pepper, to taste, in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Stir in the scallions and set aside.
Stand the corn upright on its stalk end and carefully cut down the sides of the cob with a sharp chef’s knife, trying to keep the corn in sheets. Carefully transfer the corn to a platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

Salt-Crusted Shrimp with Potent Lemon-Garlic Dipping Sauce

Salt-Crusted Shrimp with Potent Lemon-Garlic Dipping Sauce

Dipping Sauce:
½ cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 large lemon
Zest from ½ lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stems fresh oregano
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Shrimp:
16 Jumbo or Collosal shrimp in the shell (or frozen black tiger shrimp)
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup Kosher salt

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Make the Dipping Sauce: Whisk together the oil and lemon. Stir in the garlic. Take the leaves off the oregano stems and leave whole, add to oil mixture. Let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes to marry the flavors—or make up to 12 hours in advance. Set aside. If desired, devein the shrimp with a “shrimp deveiner” or, using a small sharp knife, make a slit about ¼-inch deep down the backs of the shrimp and remove the vein but do not remove the shells. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil to coat lightly all over. Just before putting on the grill, sprinkle the salt evenly over the shrimp and toss well to make sure each shrimp is thoroughly coated in a crust of salt. Place the shrimp in the center of the cooking grate, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the shrimp is pink and the flesh is opaque (white). Serve immediately with dipping sauce. Serving Tip: This is my favorite party “ice breaker” appetizer. I place the oil-tossed shrimp in a bowl on a tray with a small bowl of the kosher salt, my tongs, lots of napkins, a platter and the prepared dipping sauce. Once everyone is armed with a cocktail, we hit the deck to start the party. While we are talking, I toss the shrimp in the salt, grill them and place them on the platter. Then the fun begins, everyone takes a shrimp, peels and dips it in the sauce for a fun, casual and interactive appetizer! By the time the shrimp, and our cocktails are gone we are either fast friends or better friends! Alternatively, you can arrange 4 shrimp on each serving plate and accompany with a small ramekin of the dipping sauce but the girls think serving them hot off the grill is sooo much more fun!

 

Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Basil Chutney

Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Basil Chutney

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3 ripe peaches, peeled, halved
¼ cup bourbon or other whiskey
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Salt, divided
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, divided
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
4 Center Cut Pork Chops

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Coat grill with cooking spray. Place peaches cut side down and cook until lightly charred, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, coarsely chop. In a small pot over medium heat, add the peaches, bourbon, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer until thickened, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in basil. Meanwhile, sprinkle pork chops with remaining salt and pepper. Grill until internal temperature reaches 145°, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Top with peach chutney

Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken

Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken

12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (24 cubes) (about 2 large breasts)
1 C. fresh pineapple, diced (24 pieces) (or canned pineapple chunks in juice)
8 6-inch wooden skewers

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2 T. ketchup
2 T. lite soy sauce
2 T. honey
2 tsp. orange juice
1 tsp. garlic, minced (about 1 clove)
1 tsp. ginger, minced

Preheat a broiler or grill on medium-high heat. Thread three chicken cubes and three pineapple chunks alternately on each skewer. Combine ingredients for sauce and mix well; separate into two bowls and set one aside for later. Grill skewers for 3–5 minutes on each side. Brush or spoon sauce (from the bowl that wasn’t set aside) onto chicken and pineapple about every other minute. Discard the sauce when done with this step. To prevent chicken from drying out, finish cooking skewers in a 350 ºF oven immediately after grilling (to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F). Using a clean brush or spoon, coat with sauce from the set-aside bowl before serving.

Grilled Chicken with Cherries, Shallots, and Arugula

Grilled Chicken with Cherries, Shallots, and Arugula

161877a312bdb87053e7761100793b329 small shallot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound (2 halves) boneless, skinless chicken breast
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces (2 cups) sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup baby arugula

Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil and set aside. Preheat grill to medium-high. Drizzle remaining oil over chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let stand for 5 minutes. Toss shallot mixture, cherries, and arugula in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on top of chicken.

Barbecued Flank Steak with Roasted Vegetables and Corn

Barbecued Flank Steak with Roasted Vegetables and Corn

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1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 T. soy sauce
1 beef flank steak (1 lb.)
2 lb. baby red potatoes, cut in half
1 cup cut-up fresh asparagus (1 inch lengths)
1 T. dried rosemary leaves

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pull husks back from each ear of corn, being careful to leave husks attached at bottom end of each ear. Remove silk from corn; discard. Re-wrap ears of corn with the husks. Add to large pan of cold water, making sure corn is completely covered with water. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix dressing and soy sauce. Pour 2 Tbsp. of the dressing mixture over steak in shallow dish; turn steak over. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, place potatoes in large microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. Add asparagus; mix lightly. Add remaining dressing mixture and the rosemary; toss to evenly coat. Poke small holes in bottom of disposable aluminum foil pan. Add potato mixture. Place on grate of grill; surround with steak and corn. Grill 15 min. or until steak is cooked to medium doneness (160°F) and vegetables are tender, turning steak and corn after 8 min. and stirring potato mixture frequently. (Corn husks will be blackened.)

Crying Tiger (Thai-Style Grilled Steak with Chile Dipping Sauce)

Crying Tiger (Thai-Style Grilled Steak with Chile Dipping Sauce)

20120709-212902-Crying-Tiger-Post4 rib eye or New York strip steaks, about 1 1/2-inches thick (about 12 ounces each)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon plain vegetable oil
One recipe of Jaew (chile dipping Sauce)
2 plum tomatoes

Mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a medium mixing bowl. Coat the steaks with the soy sauce mixture and let them marinate while you work on the dipping sauce. Peel and deseed the tomatoes. Chop the pulp finely, and add it to prepared dried chili dipping sauce; set aside. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set all the burners on a gas grill to high heat. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill the steaks, turning frequently, until desired doneness is reached (medium-rare is recommended—steaks should register 125°F on an instant read thermometer when removed from grill). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steaks into 1/4-inch slices and serve with the dipping sauce. Warm sticky rice on the side is highly recommended.
Jaew (Thai Dried Chile Dipping Sauce)

1/2 cup fresh juice from 6 to 10 limes
1/2 cup Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons finely-chopped green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
1 tablespoon dried red pepper powder

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Serve.

Beer-Mopped Rib Eye Steaks with Bacon, Onions and Garlic

Beer-Mopped Rib Eye Steaks with Bacon, Onions and Garlic

Use a dark beer to add an extra layer of flavor to this steak dish. And make sure you build your fire under only one side of the grill.

Bsteakseer mop:
12 ounces dark beer
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo
2 tablespoons adobo from canned chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons red vinegar
1/2 cup peanut oil or extra-virgin olive oil

Bacon, onions and garlic:
1 large or 2 small white onions
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 slices bacon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 jalapeño, cut into very thin round slices
1/2 cup Italian parsley, stemmed, loosely packed

2 (16-ounce) rib-eye steaks
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

For the beer mop: Pour the beer into a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat. Add the chile powder, paprika and brown sugar. Stir and transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the chipotle chiles with sauce, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar and oil. Purée until smooth. For the bacon, onions and garlic: Peel the onions and cut into approximately 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the garlic and roughly chop. Cut the bacon into small pieces. In a broad skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and lightly sauté. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until lightly golden brown. Remove from heat. Prepare a hot charcoal fire to one side of a grill. brush the steaks with the beer mop and grill over the charcoal fire. (For medium rare, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.) Baste occasionally to generate a caramelized and mahogany-colored look. Move the steaks to the side of the grill without charcoal and allow to rest. To serve: Reheat the bacon, onion and garlic mixture until very hot. Add the jalapeño slices and parsley leaves. Slice the steaks on the bias into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a platter and spoon the bacon, onion and garlic mixture over the steak. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes.

Skewered Ribeye Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce

Skewered Ribeye Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Dipping Sauce

fa7ece74Good quality beef steak; trimmed of excess fat (and gristle & connective tissue if any). Cut meat into 1-inch cubes.

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced yellow or white onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (Such as Tabasco)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 rounded tablespoon prepared horseradish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1/2 cup vodka

In a small saucepan, over medium heat sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. If using vodka add it now and allow to simmer until volume reduces by about half. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer for a minute or two then reduce heat. Taste for seasonings, and adjust if necessary. (Sauce can be served warm or at room temperature.) Cut meat into approximately 1-inch cubes. If you are going to pan sear them, no need to skewer meat, just salt and pepper the meat and cook in a hot pan, turning as the cubes become brown and done to your liking. Place on a warmed platter with skewers and dipping sauce in a small bowl alongside. To grill or broil, cut meat as directed above, skewer meat, salt & pepper and grill/broil until cooked the way you prefer. I place some dipping sauce on a warm plate/platter, arrange the cooked meat on top, with additional sauce on the side. A shower of minced parsley or chives brightens up the dish.

Grilled Lemongrass Pork Belly

Grilled Lemongrass Pork Belly

Grilled Lemongrass Pork Belly

 

600 grams pork belly (increase to 700 grams if using bone-in pork belly)

 

2 cloves garlic minced

1 shallot peeled and finely chopped

2 large stalks lemongrass minced (peel the outer layers and use only the lower portion of the stalks)

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. light brown sugar

1 T. honey

1 T. light soy sauce (we used Kikkoman)

1 T. fish sauce

1 T. coconut oil

 

2 T. soy sauce

2 T. lime or lemon juice

1 T. white sugar

2 bird’s eye chilies slit and cut up

 

1 to 2 cucumbers

 

Marinate the pork Rinse the pork belly and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut into two-inch cubes. Place in a bowl. Using a mortar and pestle ground all the solid ingredients for the marinade to a paste (or use a mini food processor). Stir in the liquid ingredients to make the marinade. Pour the marinade over the pork belly cubes. Mix well. Cover the bowl and keep refrigerated for 24 hours. Cook the pork. Preheat the oven the 475F. Place a rack over a baking tray. Arrange the pork belly cubes on the rack in a single layer. Grill at 475F for 20 minutes or until done and the edges are lightly charred. Prepare the garnish. While the pork cooks, rinse the cucumber and slice into rings. Stir together all the ingredients for the dipping sauce.

Serve the grilled lemongrass pork belly. Arrange the grilled pork on a platter with the cucumber rings and dipping sauce on the side.

Hawaiian Chicken Delight

Hawaiian Chicken Delight

1 package (1 oz.) ranch dressing mix
1 cup canned pineapple juice
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slice fresh pineapple
6 slice sharp white Cheddar cheese

To make the marinade, whisk together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in a gallon-size zip-top bag; pour marinade into bag and seal; shake bag several times to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Preheat grill to medium-high. When grill is hot, discard marinade and grill chicken breasts 5 to 6 minutes per side, until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through; grill pineapple 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top each chicken breast with one slice of cheese; cover and grill 1 to 2 minutes more until melted. Serve each chicken breast topped with a slice of grilled pineapple.

Shiraz-Soy Tri-Tip

Shiraz-Soy Tri-Tip

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Notes: Brush some of the marinade on bell peppers and onions; grill them next to the meat for about 15 minutes. (Stop brushing on marinade at least 5 minutes before veggies are done, so heat can kill any bacteria from meat.) Prep and cook time: about 35 minutes, plus at least 2 hours to marinate.

 

3/4 cup Shiraz (Syrah) wine

2/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons Worcestershire

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 beef tri-tip (about 2 1/2 lb.), fat trimmed, rinsed and patted dry

 

In a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag, combine Shiraz, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, and garlic. Add tri-tip and seal bag. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, turning occasionally. Lightly oil a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium coals or medium heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds). Lift tri-tip from marinade and lay on hot grill; discard marinade. Close lid on gas grill. Cook tri-tip, turning every 5 minutes, until rare in center of thickest part (still pink; cut to test), 125° to 130° on a thermometer, about 25 minutes, or until as done as you like. Let meat rest 5 minutes, then cut across the grain into thin, slanting slices.

 

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tamarind & Orange Glaze

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tamarind & Orange Glaze

â…“febe78e5542bcdd8e43e46de365d3776 cup olive oil
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 cans (14 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 T. unsalted butter
2 T. tamarind concentrate (paste)
1 T. grated orange peel
1 T. peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
3-4 drops Sriracha sauce (or Tabasco), to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and mix until the chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.

In a large saucepan, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, butter, tamarind concentrate (paste), orange peel, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is reduced to ¾ cup and the glaze coats the back of a metal spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. The glaze should remain at a vigorous boil for the entire time to ensure quick reduction. Remove from the heat and add several drops sriracha sauce, as well as salt and pepper, to taste. (The glaze can be made up to 2 days in advance; cover and keep store in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before using.) Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Pour ¼ cup glaze into a small bowl. This will be used for basting. Reserve the rest of the glaze. Transfer the chicken to the grill and discard the marinade. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, basting with the glaze on both sides of the chicken. Spoon the reserved glaze over the chicken and serve with rice.

Smoked Ribs with Huckleberry BBQ Sauce

Smoked Ribs with Huckleberry BBQ Sauce

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Classic Dry Rub

Huckleberry BBQ Sauce

 

On bony side of ribs, loosen edge of membrane with a table knife. Pull off membrane, using a towel. Cut racks in half. Smear all over with rub. Chill airtight at least 4 hours or overnight; let stand at room temperature for last hour. Meanwhile, soak 2 cups apple wood chips in water 30 minutes. Scrunch 6 sheets (1 1/2 ft. long) of foil into logs 9 in. long. For gas, set a drip pan on center burner (the indirect heat area), fill it halfway with very hot water, and then heat the other burners to low (275° to 300°). For charcoal, ignite 50 briquettes in a chimney. Bank evenly on opposite sides of fire grate, leaving a cleared area in center for drip pan; fill pan halfway with very hot water. Let coals burn to low. Add 5 briquettes to each mound of coals every 30 minutes, starting when ribs go on grill; if fire gets too hot, partially close vents on lid. Set racks upright over drip pan facing one another and wedge foil logs into tops of racks (in between bones) to bridge them and hold them in place. For gas, drain half the wood chips and put in a smoker box, if grill has one; or seal chips in foil, poke quarter-size holes all over it, and set over direct heat (in foil, chips may take a while to start smoking). For charcoal, drain half the wood chips and sprinkle evenly over coals. Grill ribs, covered, 1 hour. Drain remaining wood chips and add as before. Cook until meat is tender when pierced and shrinks 1/2 in. from bone tips, 2 to 3 hours. Pour 1 cup sauce into a bowl. Remove foil from ribs and set ribs flat, bony side up, over indirect heat. Brush with 1/2 cup sauce. Cook until sauce sets, 5 minutes. Turn, brush again, and cook 3 minutes more. Let ribs sit on a board, tented with foil, 10 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce. Chill extra sauce 1 week, or freeze.

 

*Ask a butcher to trim ribs, or do it yourself: On bony side, trim flap of meat from center, flush with bones. Cut rack lengthwise between wide rib section and chewy, narrow rib tips. Save trimmings for soup.

 

 

 

Citrus Pork Stir Fry

Citrus Pork Stir Fry

Citrus_Pork_Stir-Fry1 lb.  Pork loin, thinly sliced

2 cups broccoli florets

4 carrots (1 lb.), sliced

½ cup coarsely chopped oranges

¼ cup Italian Dressing

2 tsp.  Soy sauce

¼ cup Cashews, toasted

 

HEAT grill to medium-high heat. Combine all ingredients except nuts. POKE small holes in bottom of large disposable aluminum foil pan; fill with meat mixture. Place on grate of grill; cover with lid. Grill 15 min. or until meat is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. TOP with nuts.

 

Grilled Baby Leeks with Chervil & Chives

Grilled Baby Leeks with Chervil & Chives

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2 T. sherry vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 T. minced fresh chives
1 T. minced fresh chervil or flat-leaf parsley, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml.) olive oil

Trim the root ends from the leeks, leaving just enough attached to keep the leeks from falling apart. In a rectangular glass baking dish, combine the vinegar, mustard, a pinch each of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon of the chives, and the 1 tablespoon minced chervil. Whisk together until well blended. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to blend. Place the leeks in the dish and toss to coat. Cover the dish and marinate the leeks at room temperature for at least 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to overnight. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct-heat grilling over medium-high heat. Oil the grill rack. Remove the leeks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and reserve the marinade. Arrange the leeks on the rack and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and nicely browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a platter and drizzle lightly with some of the remaining marinade. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chives and with minced chervil. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Serves 4.

Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

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Seasoning salt

Cracked black pepper

Worcestershire sauce

1/2 C. unsalted butter, softened

1/2 C. crumbled blue cheese

1 T. finely chopped flat leaf parsley

1 T. chopped fresh basil

1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced

Pre-heat your grill to fairly hot. Take your steaks and sprinkle them evenly with the seasoning salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Spritz them all over with some Worcestershire sauce and then leave them to marinate briefly while you wait for the grill to heat. Combine the butter, blue cheese, parsley, basil and garlic together in a small bowl. Set aside. Grill the steaks to the desired doneness under the heated grill. Serve each steak topped with a generous amount of the butter mixture.

Grilled or Baked Cabbage Packets

Grilled or Baked Cabbage Packets

1 tsp olive oil (5g)CABBAGE
2 T. real bacon bits (14g)
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 Medium Head of Cabbage

Preheat the oven (or the grill) to 425 degrees. Mix the olive oil, bacon bits, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to make the marinade. Prepare the cabbage. Rinse it under water and remove any yucky loose leaves. Cut the head in half on the core. Then cut the halves in half again to make quarters. Lay each wedge on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap it up in. Spoon about 2 T. of the marinade on top making sure to get it in all the nooks and crannies. Wrap each wedge and bake for 20-40 minutes. The longer you cook, the softer it will be. If you like some crunch in your cabbage, remove sooner.

Grilled Plums with Spiced Vanilla Cream

Grilled Plums with Spiced Vanilla Cream

10 medium Plums, sliced

2 tsp. Sugar

2 tsp. Lemon Juice

1 ½ tsp. Butter

¾ C. nonfat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, softened

8oz. lowfat Vanilla Yogurt

½ tsp. Allspice

¼ tsp. Cinnamon

Lemon Zest

 

Place plums on the bottom half of a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and lemon juice. Dot with butter. Fold upper half of foil over plums and seal. Place grill rack over medium-hot coals. Place plum packet on rack and grill 5-8 minutes or until hot. Combine frozen yogurt and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Remove plums from foil and transfer to serving bowls. Top evenly with yogurt mixture. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Caribbean Shrimp and Mushroom Packets

Caribbean Shrimp and Mushroom Packets

CaribbeanShrimpandMushroomPackets_jpg_8605188341 lb. fresh white mushrooms, sliced (about 5 C.)

1/2 C. couscous (uncooked)

1 C. thinly sliced onion

1 C. sweet red bell pepper, chopped

1 lb. extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 C. dry white wine

4 tsp. (1/2 stick) butter

2 tsp. Caribbean or Jamaican jerk seasoning blend*

1 tsp. finely minced garlic

3/4 tsp. Salt

2 ears of corn, husked and halved

 

Preheat outdoor grill or oven to 425EF. On a work surface place 4 sheets (each about 20 inches long) of heavy duty or doubled aluminum foil. In the center of each piece of foil arrange a generous 1/2 C. mushrooms, overlapping slightly; sprinkle with 2 tsp. couscous. Top each with onion, red bell pepper, shrimp and wine, dividing evenly. Dot each with 1 tsp. butter; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. jerk seasoning blend and 1/4 tsp. garlic. Sprinkle an equal amount of salt over each portion. Arrange remaining mushrooms over shrimp, overlapping slightly; place 1/2 an ear of corn on the side. Bring long sides of foil together over mixture, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion; fold to seal. Fold up short ends; crimp to seal. Place on outdoor grill or in oven, about 5 inches from heat. Cook until shrimp are done (on the grill for about 15 minutes, turning once, or in the oven for about 20 minutes). Place in individual shallow serving bowls; carefully unfold foil; serve. * Jerk seasoning is available in most supermarket spice sections. If unavailable, substitute 1 tsp. sugar, and 1/4 tsp. each thyme, allspice and ground red pepper.

 

Cachaça Grilled Chicken Recipe

Cachaça Grilled Chicken Recipe

cachacachicken_01 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried or fresh chopped
4 tablespoons Cachaca
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
few sprigs Italian parsley, finely chopped
lime wedges, to serve (optional)

Open out the chicken thighs and place them on a cutting board. Cover them with plastic wrap and lightly bash them with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the meat is of even thickness. Place in a shallow dish and add the garlic, oregano, cachaça, olive oil, salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss and coat the chicken, working the marinade into the flesh. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator half an hour before you start cooking and let it come to room temperature. Light the barbecue and let the flames die down before starting to cook. If cooking indoors, heat a griddle pan until hot. If you like, thread the chicken onto metal skewers, which will make it easier to turn them on the barbecue. Cook on the griddle or barbecue for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until just cooked through — the chicken should feel firm when lightly pressed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and lime wedges on the side.

Rio-style Grilled Chicken (Galeto)

Rio-style Grilled Chicken (Galeto)

P1200681x3 whole spring chickens

Marinade:
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground

Basting:
1 bottle ale
An herb brush

Garnish:
Farofa, toasted

Cut chickens in half. Set aside. Place white wine, cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a blender and purée until smooth. Marinate chicken for up to 2 hours. Skewer the chicken halves and season with additional salt and pepper. Grill the chickens over a charcoal fire and baste the chicken with the ale, brushing the meat every 5 minutes with an herb brush. Serve with toasted farofa.

Guadalajara Beef

Guadalajara Beef

1 bottle (12 ounces) Mexican dark beer

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 cloves of garlic (minced)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

4 beef bottom sirloin steaks or boneless tri tip steaks (4 to 6 ounces each)

Salt and black pepper

Red, green, yellow bell peppers cut lengthwise into quarters, seeded (optional)

Combine beer, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, chili powder and hot pepper sauce in a large shallow glass dish or heavy plastic bag. Add beef cover dish or close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours turning beef several times. Remove beef from marinade and discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper.

Oil hot grill to prevent sticking. Grill beef and peppers, if desired on covered grill about 8 to 12 minutes turning once. Beef should be medium doneness and peppers tender

Carne Asada (Grilled Skirt Steak)

Carne Asada (Grilled Skirt Steak)

Carne Asada on BBQ2 cups of orange juice

1/4 C. Red Wine Vinegar

1 tablespoon of lime juice

1 tablespoon of ground cumin seed

1 tablespoon of minced garlic

1 tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

3lb. Skirt Steak

Combine marinade ingredients. Place meat in a large Ziploc bag and pour in marinade; massage to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day, turning meat occasionally. Place meat on a grill 4-5 inches above a solid bed of medium-hot coals. Cook until meat is done to your liking (about 5 minutes on each side for rare, 6 minutes for flank steak). Slice diagonally across grain and serve with salsa and tortillas, if desired.

 

Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

Spicy Hawaiian Burgers

7d2c0ab65c2681b64af33e478a3d656f2 pounds ground chicken
6 pineapple rings (or equivalent slices, cut about 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick)
6 slices pepper jack cheese
6 whole wheat hamburger buns
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt (I use Lawry’s)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced

Combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, 1/2 the paprika, 1/2 the chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic. Lightly mix with your hands and divide into 6 even balls. Form patties, making them slightly thinner in the middle and sprinkle with remaining paprika and chili powder. Refrigerate about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat grates lightly with oil. Grill burgers over medium heat about 6 minutes per side. The burgers should flip easily when they are ready to turn, if they want to stick, give them another minute. Top with cheese for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time to melt. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Grill buns if desired. For the pineapple, if you are using rings, grill directly on the grates over medium heat. Carefully turn after 1-2 minutes. If you are using pineapple slices or chunks, thread onto skewers and grill skewers in the same fashion. Assemble burgers and enjoy.

Flank Steak with Zucchini and Yellow Squash “Pappardelle”

Flank Steak with Zucchini and Yellow Squash “Pappardelle”

Salt

6 garlic cloves, chopped

6 T. EVOO

2 T. thyme

2 lbs flank steak

black pepper

2 zucchini

2 yellow squash

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

zest and juice of 1 lemon

1/2 C. chicken stock

2 T. butter

chopped fresh parsely

3/4 C. grated parmigiano-reggiano

Marinate steak in 3 T. EVOO, 3 chopped garlic cloves and thyme. Grill for 5 min. on each side. While grilling, cut zucchini and squash lengthwise in thin strips. Boil water, cook for 1 min. Drain under cold water and pat dry. Heat 3 T.spoon EVOO in skillet with garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 min. Add squash and season with salt and pepper. Toss, and add chicken stock and juice of 1 lemon. Cook for 2 min. Turn off heat, add butter, parsley, cheese and lemon zest. Toss. Serve with grilled steak.

 

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Chipotle Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Chipotle Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

DSC_0001-624x624Pineapple Avocado Salsa
1 pineapple, cut into a small dice
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 medium to large jalapeño, finely diced (remove the seeds and ribs if you don’t like heat)
1 avocado, cut into a small dice
1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (use parsley if you don’t care for cilantro)
zest and juice of 2 large limes
2-3 teaspoons honey (depending on the sweetness of your pineapple)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Salmon
4 portions of salmon
1 teaspoon chipotle powder (use less if you don’t want it too spicy)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or coconut palm sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all of the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use, or go ahead break out the chips. Preheat your grill on high heat. On a baking sheet without sides, create a “tray” large enough for your salmon pieces out of heavy duty aluminum foil. Place the salmon on the tray. In a small bowl, combine the chipotle powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between the four pieces of salmon, making sure to cover them well. Slide the “tray” onto the grill and close the lid of the grill. Reduce the heat to medium and allow to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how hot your grill gets. When done, carefully slide the tray back onto your baking sheet. Serve as is, or with the salsa on top

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with an Orange Chipotle Tomato Sauce Recipe

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with an Orange Chipotle Tomato Sauce Recipe

2 pork tenderloins, one vacuum package, sliced on a diagonal into 2” pieces

¼ C. sliced shallots

½ C. white wine

1/2 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

 

1 T. olive oil

½ small onion chopped

1 can 8 oz. diced tomatoes, drained

2 T. pureed chipotle peppers canned in adobe sauce or to taste

½ a large orange, peeled, seeded and membranes removed and sectioned

 

Place all the ingredients for the meat in a Ziploc bag and marinate for 1-6 hours. I usually turn the bag half through my marinating time. Grill the pork for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. For the Sauce: Sauté onions in olive oil on medium heat until translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, chipotle and orange sections. Simmer for 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Blend in a blender, food processor or with a wand mixer. Return to pan and simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until thickened ( I sometimes need to do more or less time when simmering, depending on the water content of the oranges.)

 

 

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Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs12 chicken thighs
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1″ piece of ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 serrano pepper, minced (can substitute a jalapeno if you don’t want it as spicy)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large zipper bag and mix thoroughly. Add chicken and allow to marinate at least one hour, overnight if possible. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for approximately 5 to 7 minutes per side depending on the size of the chicken thighs.

Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs

Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs

479107896_f3f3c13e971 (2-3 lb.) rack of ribs (I use pork loin ribs)
3 1/2 cups pineapple juice (reserving 1/4 cup for later)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 (16 oz.) bottle BBQ sauce

Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner to make clean up a breeze!). Take your slab of ribs (make sure that they are defrosted) and cut into individual slabs (about 2-3 ribs each). Throw the ribs into the slow cooker. Mix the pineapple juice and brown sugar together and pour over the ribs. Put the lid back on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 7-8 hours or LOW for 10-12 hours. After they are done in the slow cooker, use tongs to gently pull them out (they will literally fall apart when you touch them). Turn the grill on medium heat. While the grill is warming up, mix together the bottle of BBQ sauce and the 1/4 cup of pineapple juice you saved from earlier. Place the ribs gently on the grill and brush with BBQ sauce. Turn the ribs twice, slathering with more sauce each time (you can’t have enough sauce!); they will take about 10-15 minutes to glaze over (as soon as that sauce starts to turn sticky, you know they are done!). Serve immediately and enjoy

Zucca Gialla in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Grilled Pumpkin)

Zucca Gialla in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Grilled Pumpkin)

grilledpumpkin1 – 1 1/2 pounds sugar pumpkin (butternut or acorn squash may be substituted)

2 T. olive oil

1 clove garlic, pressed or minced

Kosher salt

3 T. wine vinegar (red or white)

3 T. white sugar

Chopped fresh mint or parsley (optional)

Thinly sliced garlic (optional)

 

Prepare coals or preheat your gas grill. Cut Pumpkin in half, scrape out seeds and membrane. Peel each half and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch slices. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, one clove of minced garlic, and a generous pinch of kosher salt.  Add pumpkin slices and toss well to coat. Grill pumpkin slices over medium to medium-heat for a few minutes on each side or until just tender. Watch closely and don’t let them burn.  Remove grilled pumpkin to a serving platter. In a small saucepan, mix vinegar, sugar, and any garlic oil left in the bowl.  Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens just slightly.  Drizzle sweet and sour sauce over the pumpkin on the serving platter.  Garnish with fresh chopped mint or parsley and thin slices of raw garlic if desired.

 

 

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Grilled Chicken in Mango Sauce

Grilled Chicken in Mango Sauce

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 ripe mangos, 1 cubed and 1 sliced

1 large ripe avocado, 1/2 cubed and 1/2 sliced

Sea salt and ground white pepper

Spring greens or baby spinach, washed, dried and stemmed

 

Spray grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat pan over medium high heat, season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and done, turning once. Combine cubed mango and cubed avocado into a food processor, add 1 T. mango or lemon juice, season lightly with salt, cover and process until velvety in texture. Spoon velvet sauce onto plate, (slightly to the side). Cut chicken into thick slices on the bias across the width of the breast. Arrange chicken on top of sauce, overlapping slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange mango and avocado slices around one side of chicken. Garnish with pepper & cilantro.

 

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Stuffed Cheeseburgers

Stuffed Cheeseburgers

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (2 1/2-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

2 T. chopped green bell pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 lb. lean ground beef

4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, cut into 16 (2×1-inch) slices

4 Kaiser rolls, cut in half

 

Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, mushrooms, green pepper, garlic salt and pepper in small bowl. Shape ground beef into 8 large (1/2-inch thick) patties. Place about 2 T. cream cheese mixture on top of 4 patties. Top each with 1 meat patty; press around edges to seal. Place patties on grill. Grill, turning once, until desired doneness (12 to 15 minutes).  Top each burger with 4 slices Cheddar cheese; continue grilling until cheese is melted (1 minute). Serve burgers on rolls.

 

 

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Rosemary- Garlic Pork Kebabs

Rosemary- Garlic Pork Kebabs

12 oz. pork tenderloin

2 tsp. fresh or dried rosemary

2 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. minced garlic

Pinch of salt

Ground black pepper

 

Soak 6 bamboo skewers (6″ long) in cold water for 30 minutes. (If using metal skewers, there’s no need to soak.) 2ut the pork into 1/2″ cubes. Thread the cubes onto the skewers. Transfer to a 12″ x 8″ baking dish. Add the rosemary, oil, garlic, and salt. With clean hands, rub the mixture onto the pork cubes. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes. Preheat a grill, stove-top griddle, or oven broiler. Grill or broil the skewers, turning occasionally, for about 8 minutes total, or until well browned and no pink remains in the center. Season to taste with pepper. Chicken breast can take the place of pork in these hearty appetizers. If eating as a main dish, double the servings .

 

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 84

Fat: 4g

Fiber: 0g

 

Thai Grilled Chicken: Southern Curry-Basted Grilled Chicken (ไก่ย่างกอและ)

Thai Grilled Chicken: Southern Curry-Basted Grilled Chicken (ไก่ย่างกอและ)

kabob7 large dried red long peppers (guajillo)

2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled

4 large cloves garlic, peeled

One teaspoon ground coriander

One teaspoon ground cinnamon

2-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled, or one tablespoon ground turmeric

1 shallot, weighing one ounce, peeled and sliced

2.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch or one-inch cubes (see post for explanation)

2½ cups coconut milk, divided

2 teaspoons salt, divided

â…” cup, packed, grated palm sugar or light brown sugar

2 tablespoons coconut or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons prepared tamarind paste

 

Stem, deseed, and cut the peppers into quarters crosswise. Soak the peppers in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain off the water and squeeze the peppers dry. Put the peppers, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and shallot in a granite mortar or mini-chopper; grind until smooth. Put the chicken in a mixing bowl along with half of the prepared paste, ½ cup of the coconut milk, and one teaspoon salt; mix well, cover, and chill 30 minutes up to overnight. Make the basting liquid. Put the remaining curry paste in a one-quart pot along with the coconut or vegetable oil; set it over medium heat and fry until the paste become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 cups coconut milk, the remaining one teaspoon salt, sugar, and tamarind. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil and let it simmer about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Split the sauce into two equal portions. Use one portion to baste the chicken as its grilled; reserve the other portion to drizzle over the chicken once it’s done. Thread the chicken onto the skewers (see post for instructions). Grill the chicken over moderate heat, basting it with one portion of the sauce. When the chicken is done, drizzle the reserved sauce over it and serve immediately.

Grilled Shrimp with Cilanto, Lime and Peanuts

Grilled Shrimp with Cilanto, Lime and Peanuts

griled2 limes

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 pound (about 15) jumbo shrimp, shells on

2 teaspoons safflower oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

2 scallions, finely chopped

 

Zest limes into a bowl. Squeeze in juice from 1 lime, and whisk in fish sauce and sugar.  Preheat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil on both sides, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill until pink and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes per side.  Toss shrimp with fish-sauce mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and scallions. Juice remaining lime over shrimp.