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Simple and Quick Meal: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa

YumSugar — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:00:16 -0700

Like many of you, I find myself pressed for time, but still crave a somewhat sophisticated meal. This week I came up with a recipe for Mediterranean chicken that didn't cramp my schedule or my style. It's also wholesome, with the Peruvian grain quinoa, which has a high protein content. Next time I make it (which will definitely be soon), I'll stir in the basil at the last minute to prevent wilting. If you're not a fan of raw garlic, sauté it for a minute to mellow out its flavors. To look at the recipe,

Off to Market: Grilling Thermometers

partysugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:00:37 -0700

Last week many of you entered our Ultimate Grilling Giveaway. While the prize package included grill essentials like a charcoal chimney and barbecue spatula, thermometers were not mentioned. To properly enjoy her prize, keensa00 will need grill thermometers. Let's head off to market in search of durable and reliable grilling thermometers like these adorable steak buttons. Save the temperature-reading devices in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Grilling Thermometers. On behalf of keensa00 and myself, thanks for your help!

Read GeekSugar's guide to bookmarking on TeamSugar to better understand how to use this fun feature.

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And the Ultimate Barbecue Giveaway Goes To . . .

partysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:15:29 -0700

A huge round of applause for TeamSugar member keensa00 who won last week's Ultimate Barbecue Giveaway! Upon hearing she was chosen as the winner keensa00 said, "Oh my goodness . . . I never win anything. Thanks!"We'll be sending her a green Weber barbecue and a bunch of amazing accessories like a grill basket and cedar grilling planks. Let's hope she shares her delicious grilled creations with us. In the meantime, please say congrats to keensa00!

Off to Market Recap: Indoor Grills

YumSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0700

While I love to barbecue with friends, I don't have a grill to call my own — yet. There isn't room outside my apartment for a grill, so I asked you to point me towards indoor options. You looked for indoor electric grills in any color, shape, or size and you bookmarked everything you found in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Indoor Grills.

I love this Griddler by Cuisinart, because it has four separate grilling options: a contact grilll, a flat grill, a griddle, and a panini press. The plates are also removable, so they can be easily cleaned! For more grilling ideas, check out the appliances below.

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Sunday BBQ: Grilled Seafood Bake

YumSugar — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:00:32 -0700

After writing the Summer seafood quiz this week, I can't stop thinking about bold, briny flavors. Today, I'll be firing up the grill for a seafood bake that calls for cod, shrimp, corn on the cob, and potatoes. The best part: I'm looking forward to using day-old bread to soak up all those seaside seasonings.

If you can't find cod fish at your neighborhood market, replace it with another mild white fish, such as halibut or mahi-mahi. To check out the recipe,

Yummy Links: From Hamburgers to Cheesecake Brownies

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:45:14 -0700

A brief history of America's greatest food icon: the hamburger. — Chow
Potatoes make a tasty companion to hamburgers, here's how to cook them under the grill. — The Kitchn
Consuming fruit juice may be linked to type 2 diabetes. — Slashfood
Does one's political leanings affect the taste of wine? — The Epi-Log
Meet the ten healthiest beverages. — FitSugar
Pack a budget friendly and healthy lunch. — GlamDish
McDonald's has cracked a giant egg in Chicago. — Serious Eats
Treat your loved ones to delicious cheesecake brownies. — Baking Bites

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Reader Recipe: Grilled Asian Flank Steak With Slaw

YumSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:37 -0700

Doesn't this Asian flank steak with slaw look delicious? FinnLover posted it in the Dinner Challenge group on TeamSugar.

The recipe reminds me of an updated steak salad. Rather than using lettuce, it calls for shredded Napa cabbage, making for the perfect side of slaw.

To see the recipe (FinnLover modified one from Epicurious) plus her detailed instructions and photos,

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Chorizo with Salsa

YumSugar — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:00:02 -0700

These days, I don't have a lot of time on my hands, so I seek out recipes that are simple while still being gourmet. That's why I love this no-muss, no-fuss, Latin twist on the classic American hot dog. A grilled bun is topped with chorizo and finished with a salsa fresca. You can use either Spanish or Mexican chorizo, but if you like a smoky flavor, try the Spanish, which is made with smoked pork. To get grilling with the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled BLT Pizza

partysugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:45:57 -0700

Just because a cooking technique is new doesn't mean you can't test it out on a weeknight. This recipe for a grilled pizza is simple and quick. It gets you out of the kitchen and experimenting with the grill.

The BL of the classic BLT is replaced with prosciutto and arugula making for a delicious gourmet alternative. This pizza is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant because no cheese is involved. To look at the recipe,

Monday's Leftovers: Grilled Salmon Salad

partysugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:45:05 -0700

Leftover grilled salmon makes a scrumptious add in to a hearty salad. In this tasty recipe, the salad is served in a crunchy, edible tortilla bowl. A mix of fruits (mangoes, strawberries, and oranges) and vegetables (lettuce and avocado) are lightly tossed with a tarragon buttermilk dressing. No worries, if you don't have leftover salmon: start fresh and quickly grill it. To look at the must make recipe,

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Salmon with Spicy Honey-Basil Sauce

partysugar — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00:15 -0700

After pigging out on hot dogs, steak, and potato salad all weekend, tonight I'm in desperate need of something lighter like grilled fish.

This grilled salmon with spicy honey basil sauce sounds delicious! The fresh salsa is crunchy and cool and the salmon is moist and flaky.

The fish needs a couple of hours to marinate, so get a head start in the afternoon. Pair with a green salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. Take a look at the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Barbecue-Sauced Burgers

partysugar — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:27 -0700

Happy 4th of July! Making a delicious all-American meal doesn't have to take all day: this juicy, grilled burger is ready in just twenty minutes. Instead of mixing the ground beef with minced vegetables, the meat is seasoned with a store bought horseradish mustard. The recipe tops the burger with white cheddar cheese, arugula, and red onion, but feel free to dress the pattie to your liking. To enjoy this classic dish tonight,

Do You Use Marinades?

partysugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:15:09 -0700

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Do You Use Marinades?

Of course! Marinades are great for giving grilled foods flavor.

No. I hate having to wait for the food to marinate over night.

Sometimes. Only when I read a recipe and realize it needs time to marinade.

I don't cook.

Other — see my comment below.

Yum's July Must Haves

partysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:45:21 -0700

June flew by so quickly it's hard to believe July is here! To ensure that you properly enjoy this glorious Summer month, I'm sharing the items I currently can't live without. These are my must haves for the month of July.

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Steaks with Blue Cheese and Chiles

partysugar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:00:15 -0700

If you haven't tried the classically delicious combination of steak and blue cheese, I highly recommend experimenting with this recipe. Don't be afraid, the natural pungency of the blue cheese is neutralized when mixed with cream cheese, jalapeño, shallots, and white wine vinegar.

Start making this dish in the morning to allow the steaks plenty of time to soak up the garlic parsley marinade. To grill this up tonight, get the recipe, and

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage

partysugar — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:00:23 -0700

The majority of you have never had grilled pizza, but you'd love to try it, so why not experiment with it this weekend?!

This recipe features grilled sausage, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and two types of cheese. However, if these topping ingredients don't suit your culinary needs, feel free to follow the technique to make your own delicious variation.

To learn how to grill pizza,

Bobby Flay's Burger Tips

partysugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:15:22 -0700

One of the seminars I attended while at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen was Bobby Flay's "Grill It!" The Food Network star was incredibly entertaining, rowdy, and funny. His demo consisted of a surf-and-turf theme: first he made lobster and clams then he made three types of burgers. The master of the grill, Bobby is particular about creating the perfect burger.

To check out his seven tips to burger heaven,

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Pork Chops and Onions

partysugar — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:00:31 -0700

Since I saw Yum's spinach stuffed pork chops, I've been craving thick cut chops. However, it's too hot to cook inside, so my pork will be hitting the grill. This recipe sounds succulent and scrumptious.

The pork is coated lightly with flour and served with a grilled lemon and onion mixture. Once grilled, the lemons are caramelized and juicy. To take a look at the recipe,

Would You Try Grilled Pizza?

YumSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:45:05 -0700

Ever since I received a copy of Grilled Pizza and Piadinas by Craig Priebe, I've been dreaming about grilled pizza. Last weekend, a friend of mine was over, and we grilled up some pies. They were sort of lopsided and awkwardly shaped, but delicious nonetheless. My friend was amazed by his, he'd never heard of grilled pizza before, and thought it was such a fun novelty. What do you think?

Would You Try Grilled Pizza?

I love grilled pizza!

I've never had it, but would love to try it.

It sounds weird, but I guess I'd try it.

No way, pizza is not meant to be grilled.

Other — I'll tell you my opinion in the comments.

Great Grilling Gifts For Dad

partysugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:15:57 -0700

A guy can never have too many grilling accessories, so this Father's Day treat dad to a new barbecue toy. Whether it's mesquite chips for smoking or an injector for marinating, I found the perfect BBQ essentials for every type of guy.

Since my father and I usually eat dinner on Spanish time — by that I mean later than 9 p.m. — I'm surprising him with this magnetic grill light. It can attach to a variety of barbecue tools and lights the grill without attracting bugs. The light is compact and easy to transport to and from the vacation house.

To check out the entire collection, scroll to the right below. What grilling gift will you give your dad?

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken

partysugar — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:00:55 -0700

Since so many of you enjoyed the naanwich, I thought I'd provide you with another Indian inspired recipe. This one combines the typical tandoori seasonings with grilled chicken. The chicken needs to marinate for an hour, so get a head start on this dish early in the afternoon.

This recipe is great because it includes the ingredients and technique for the perfect side dish — a fragrant jasmine rice with grilled mango. Garnished with crunchy pine nuts and fresh cilantro, this is the perfect grilled chicken for exotic entertaining. To take a look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

partysugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:29:10 -0700

What better way to start the long, holiday weekend than with grilled pork tenderloin sandwiches? These sandwiches are packed with flavor and are super simple to put together. The pork doesn't need time to marinade, making them perfect for a last-minute dinner.

Scrumptious to taste, they also pack well, so take them to your next sporting event or picnic! This dish from MyRecipes.com is a must for your Summer recipe collection — to get it now,

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day Barbecue — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:45:50 -0700

After months of cold weather, nothing sounds more comforting than a long, warm afternoon filled with delicious, classic barbecue dishes. Instead of serving guests an overly fancy menu at your Memorial Day barbecue, keep things casual with a spread that highlights old favorites.

Start things off with super spicy chipotle deviled eggs. Sticky, sweet barbecued chicken is the perfect crowd pleaser. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato salad with a buttermilk dressing will have your guests begging for the recipe. Herbed potato salad with a dijon vinaigrette rounds out the simple yet scrumptious menu. For these recipes, please

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Vegetables and Chickpeas with Couscous

partysugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:12 -0700

Don't be afraid of using your grill on weeknights to create quick and simple meals. Especially when the weather is pleasant, grilling is an excellent technique for rapid, maximized flavor cooking. In this recipe a plethora of vegetables are seared on the grill. The veggies are tossed with a fragrantly spiced couscous, fresh herbs, and filling garbanzo beans. A salty feta cheese is the finishing touch to this hearty, vegetarian dish from MyRecipes.com. To learn how to make it,

Sunday Dinner: Asian Style Grilled Chicken

partysugar — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:00:16 -0700

I love to cook chicken on Sundays and use the leftovers to make cold salads for the rest of the week. Since chicken is so versatile — it can be seasoned in a million different ways — it's exciting to try out new flavors. Tonight, I'm experimenting with this Asian grilled chicken. Although some time is needed to marinate the chicken, this recipe is incredibly simple. To check it out,

Yummy Links: From Brown Butter to Conservas

partysugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:33:55 -0700

Learn all about flavor enhancing, nutty brown butter. — Baking Bites
How the television show Check Please has affected the restaurant scene. — Gourmet
Recent studies prove it's bad to go to McDonald's when you're hungry. — Serious Eats
What exactly does the term "short" mean in baking? — The Kitchn
News to me: vegetarians who enjoy the smell of bacon! — Slate
The majority of you grill year round, so be sure to check out these ten tips for successful grilling. —Chow
Amy's not the only one, I too, am crazy for Spain's scrumptious conservas. — Cooking With Amy

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Yum's May Must Haves

partysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:01:00 -0700

May is the unofficial start to my favorite time of year — Summer! To help you savor the magnificent month of May, I've rounded up a few things I'm currently obsessed with. Trust me, these items will make your life more enjoyable. To check out my must haves for May, click the "Start" button.

Sunday Dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Jamaican Spices

partysugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:39:31 -0700

Pork tenderloin is a fabulous cut of meat. It's easy to flavor and cooks in a relatively short amount of time. Like chicken, it can be seasoned with just about anything. In this recipe, the pork is coated with a fragrant Jamaican style-mixture. Garlic, lime juice, fresh thyme, ginger, and ground spices are combined to make the rub that is massaged into the meat. This dish would be wonderful at an informal dinner party. Serve with plantains or rice for a Caribbean style feast.

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Yummy Links: From Pet Peeves to Alton Brown

YumSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:43:33 -0700

Have a cooking pet peeve? Here's a list of simple kitchen problems and their solutions. — iVillage
The Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant has an amazing organic garden and farm. Be sure to check out these photos. — CasaSugar
Lab ware, such as test tubes, flask and cylinders are becoming trendy in the kitchen. — Serious Eats

Is this a photo of the Virgin Mary appearing as a hard-boiled egg? — Slashfood
Have you heard of "adult milk?" It's good for stress, but bad for your finances. — FitSugar
Believe it or not, former boxer Evander Holyfield is launching his own table top fat-draining grill. — Amazon's al Dente
Are those superfoods really super? — Culinate
Looks like Alton Brown hates on other foodie reality tv shows. And is it just me, or is he sounding more like Anthony Bourdain these days? — Chow

Sunday BBQ: Pomegranate Grilled Lamb Chops

YumSugar — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:18:19 -0700

I was trying to figure out what this week's Sunday BBQ should be, when I realized that we haven't talked about grilled lamb. For some reason, many people think of lamb as difficult and exotic, however it's really quite easy — if you can do pork chops, you can do lamb chops — and is wonderfully delicious. This particular recipe calls for a wonderful pomegranate marinade, you should let it soak overnight if you can, but don't worry if you can't. To wow your friends with a deceptively simple grilled meal,

Sunday BBQ: Chimichurri Beef Steak

YumSugar — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:03:38 -0700

I've been eating a lot of chicken lately, so right now I'm craving nice slices of steak. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, but when I came across this recipe for a juicy chuck steak marinated in a tangy chimichurri-style sauce, I knew I'd found this week's Sunday BBQ recipe. Pair this bbq dish with a nice crisp salad and you'll be set. And, if you don't have access to a grill, this dish will actually work really well in the broiler. So fire up and get eating! I know what I'm making tonight, how about you? To check out the recipe,

Gifts For the Dad Who Loves To Grill

YumSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:58:31 -0700

In case you didn't realize it, Father's Day is this weekend, and if you haven't gotten your gifts all planned out, I've got some great ideas for you. Today we're starting things off with gift ideas for the dad that loves to grill. If the guy you call pops has a king of the grill apron, he'll need some of these great gifts to go along with it. For starters, check out this motorized grill brush. With rotating bristles, your dad will have his grill sparkling in no time! For a few other great gifts, including a monogrammed teak-handle grill set and fresh Niman Ranch steaks. Check out the rest of the items below!

Got any other great Father's Day bbq gifts? Tell us about them!

Yummy Link: Grilled to Perfection

YumSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:15:01 -0700

Not sure how long to grill that steak? For absolute perfection, be sure to ask the cookout calculator. - The Food Section

Sunday BBQ: Super Simple Grilled Pizza

YumSugar — Sun, 27 May 2007 03:58:19 -0700

In my opinion everything tastes better on a grill, including pizza. I love the way the flames bring a nice charred flavor to everything and besides, any food that can be prepared outdoors gets bonus points in my book! If the idea of putting raw dough on your grill frightens you, take baby steps and create one with a prebaked pizza crust. To check out a super simple, easy recipe that will be a hit at your next bbq,

Yummy Link: Grilliput Compact Grill

YumSugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 06:28:19 -0700

If you're in the market for a minimalist grill, you might want to check out the Grilliput Compact Grill. The easily transportable grill weighs only 1.2 lbs and offers a 9" x 10.2" grilling surface. - Baking Bites

Super Natural Cooking for the Rest of Us

YumSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 05:58:32 -0700

One of my favorite websites is 101 Cookbooks by Heidi Swanson. So, when I found out that Heidi's cookbook, Super Natural Cooking was finally published, I had to get my hands on a copy. I had no idea that it would become one of my most favorite cookbooks - I have even taken to reading it before bedtime - especially since it's one that's "good for me." And yet, I can't stop myself from gushing about this book, I've told so many people about it, and plan on getting a copy of it for many others. It is handsdown one of the most gorgeous cookbooks I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of cookbooks). The beautiful photography and layout really draw you into the book, and the recipes look so delectable, if it wasn't for some of the odd ingredients, I might not have realized it was "healthy."

Designed for people who want to easily incorporate healthier, natural, whole-foods into their cooking style, Super Natural Cooking is surprisingly modern and fresh. It manages to do it without coming across as stuffy, preachy or annoyingly hippy. There are general guidelines on how to begin thinking in these terms, tips on how to stock a whole-food pantry and great definitions too. Seriously, this book is fantastic (see, gushing about it again), the recipes are great, simple and there are even substitutions for some of the harder to find ingredients. If you've always thought that healthy food meant disgusting food, this book will make you think again.

Jimmy's one of those people who hate "healthy food", so it was difficult convincing him to try something from a book called Super Natural Cooking, but once I showed him the recipe for Muhammara-Slathered Kabobs (and promised that we could use chicken instead of tofu) he was sold on the idea. The muhammara had a nice rich flavor that really brought a nice complexity to the kabobs - I've been enjoying the leftovers on chips too. I tried to find a salad to pair with it, but in the end I really wanted to try the Clemenquat Salad and so opted to make it as a starter. The celery brought a fantastic crunch to the salad and the tang from the citrus really paired well with the parmesan - I believe I just found my new spring staple.

To check out the recipes for Muhammara-Slathered Kabobs and Clemenquat Salad,

Do You Prefer Hot Dogs Or Hamburgers?

partysugar — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:01:19 -0700

Do You Prefer Hot Dogs Or Hamburgers?

Hot dogs.

Hamburgers.

Neither.

I'm a vegetarian and prefer a veggie burger.

Other see what I have to say below.

Get Your Grill On - Even In Small Spaces

YumSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:55:49 -0700

Well folks, summer is just around the corner, and summer season means grilling season! For those of you with a backyard or a nice patio, this is great news. But what about those of you who live in tiny apartments? Well don't fret; there are actually a couple of ways for you to get your grill on.

First is the Portable Picnic Grill from Sagaform. It's a sleek briefcase-sized box that quickly transforms into a mini-grill complete with spatula and turning fork. If you don't have space in your backyard, take it to the park, beach, etc. Costs $35.

The second option is for those of you with balconies. You may have seen this a while back (it seemed like it was all over every gadget blog on the planet), but the Bruce Grill is designed to hang off the edge of your balcony railing (similar to flower boxes). I think it's a fantastic idea, although I do have to warn you, this is probably not legal in most apartment complexes.

Got any other great ideas for small-space grilling? Let us know below!

Lil' Pig Grill: Love It Or Hate It?

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:31 -0700

Oh my. I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need this. I'm trying to convince myself that this Lil' Pig Grill is horribly tacky (because it is). I'm trying to convince myself that the amazing grill we have at home would kick this one's ass and therefore make this grill moot (because it would). And yet, somehow I think I really need this... Okay, actually now that I'm looking at it for much longer, its eyes need to be cuter more like ^^ instead of @@ - this one doesn't have me completely sold. However if you're interested it costs $1495. There's also a Longhorn Steer version if the pink piggy is too much for you.So tell me, is the Lil' Pig Grill too much for you?

Lil' Pig Grill: Love It Or Hate It?

Love It

Hate It

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