There is no shortage of gadgets for outdoor cooking, probably because it's a somewhat male-dominant activity ,and we have about as much resistance to toys and gadgets as the ladies have to tolerating our messes! However, most of them range between superfluous and useless. To marinade for the best taste, this gadget will make your end product more tasty while saving you … [Read more...]
Damn Close to Sonic’s Diet Cherry Limeade
Who would have thought that a little drive-in from Oklahoma would have taken America's retro taste buds by storm? Is there anything more appealing that a Sonic Limeade on a hot summer's day? After growing tired of driving 30 minutes to the nearest Sonic, I'm embarrassed to say that I made at least 10 runs at this recipe, using internet suggestions and tasting before I got … [Read more...]
Catfish Santa Fe
I've been grilling Catfish for nearly 20 years, and nearly always blackened. I like it because the farm-raised variety is readily available, relatively inexpensive ($5-$6 per pound in filets), and has a pleasant ,mild taste, unlike it's "gamier" tasting cousin, the wild-caught Channel Cat which can be quite strong. Although at 50% fat with some cholesterol, farm raised Catfish … [Read more...]
Smoked Chicken Salad–Low Fat and Amazing!
Sometimes experimenting by throwing together some ingredients yields great tasting stuff, and this one worked so well I wanted to share it. Ingredients: 1-whole chicken (I buy mine , usually Foster Farms here in NorCal, either on ad or from Wal-Mart and pay $.79 - $.98 per pound. That's $5 for a good size bird or about $.75 per entree serving. Mustard-2 tbl (I prefer … [Read more...]
Darcy’s Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta
Darcy Goulart lives in Elk Grove, CA and is an Urban Planner Slice zucchini and drizzle with a little olive oil and grill on each side to a texture that suits your liking (we like ours on the firm side so we grill each side for no more than 2-3 minutes). Bruschetta (prepare ahead of time and let chill for about 15-20 minutes) Mix together chopped tomatoes, red onion, … [Read more...]