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

Grilled Cheesy Ranch Chicken with Bacon

This recipe is a favorite “one pan” meal to grill. New potatoes, chicken breast, red onion, ranch seasoning, cheese and bacon, all in one foil pan. Perfect “no hands on” meal for your grilling season. I have included a recipe for homemade ranch seasoning from the cookbook “Ranch: An Ode to America’s Beloved Sauce in … 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

Foil Packet Lemon Thyme Chicken on the Grill

Spring always means grilling season here in Michigan and many have been enjoying those outdoor barbecues for the past few months. This recipe is all inclusive and all you need is a fruit or green salad on the side. Perfectly cooked in foil packets, juicy and very flavorful. If you are looking for something easy … Continue reading

Nachos on the Grill Using Homemade Taco Seasoning

Nachos are a favorite snack (actually I sometimes eat them as a meal) when I feel like something crispy, cheesy and spicy. So easy to make with the toppings your family enjoys. I’ve frequently made these in the oven but with grilling season here I can get the same results and not heat up the … Continue reading

Honey-Bourbon Pork Tenderloin on the Grill

I wrote a few notes on this recipe from my old file such as “excellent” “very good gravy” “Gene likes”. I thought it came from one of the (8) Weber Grill Cookbooks I own but I couldn’t find it. This is just the kind of recipe they would make, or so I thought. Anyways, my … Continue reading

Koreatown Baby Back Ribs

The warm weather finally has arrived which means grilling season has started.  My family loves ribs and when I saw this recipe in Gaby Dalkin’s recent cookbook “What’s Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food” I knew I had to make it. Why – when I already have a few versions for grilling ribs; Ina Garten’s which … Continue reading