Grilled Bratwursts and German Potato Salad

During the warmer months of the year when I am grilling, bratwursts are a popular item. I first cook a mixture of apple/onion/beer for 15 minutes, add the brats and cook for another 15 minutes. Then I let the brats sit in the liquid, covered, for an hour before browning them on the grill. A … Continue reading

Hasselback Veggies, Fruits and Chicken

The word “hasselback” in the food world originally referred to a baked potato, where the potatoes are sliced halfway through into thin slices. They were first created in 1953 by Leif Ellison who was a trainee chef at the restaurant Hasselbacken on Djurgarden in Stockholm. The hasselback cooking technique (or hasselbacking) is not only good … Continue reading

Pork and Vegetable Sugarcane Skewers

Kebabs are a favorite dinner to grill; beef, chicken and pork all make good choices using different marinades to enhance their flavor. Vegetables I like to grill are usually zucchini, red onion and red pepper. I usually serve them over rice or noodles with a sauce, gravy or leftover marinade that I set aside. Raw … Continue reading

Mexican Street Corn On The Cob

I love corn on the cob and look forward to it every summer. Typically, I just grill it wrapped in foil with a little butter but occasionally I like to step it up a bit. I looked at a number of recipes and came up with my own version of Mexican Street Corn On The … Continue reading

Grilled Bloomin’ Onion and Dipping Sauces

Recently, “The Kitchen” shared recipes for the Fourth of July. Katie Lee presented a grilled version of the famous “bloomin onion” but much healthier than the deep fried many people have tried (me for one) at Outback Steakhouse.  Her version sure did catch my attention as I love onions and this looked like the perfect … Continue reading