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...]
BBQ Pork Ribs Done Right
How to barbecue pork ribs is one of the most frequent questions we get here at the site. The process is not particularly difficult, although to serve the perfect rack of ribs there is some mandatory preparation. Follow the procedure, tips, and a few rules here, and even a new to the Q outdoor chef will produce award winning pork ribs the first time. ATOMIC Hot Links / … [Read more...]
Mango Salsa in 4 Minutes
What a great recipe this is! We always have a pint or so around. Use it for chips, in omelettes, or as a side dish. … [Read more...]