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The Ten Commandments of Grilling

The Ten Commandments of Grilling

As the temperatures rise, the rite of passage that is summertime grilling is gearing up for another season.  I grill year round (as my grill is on my covered, wrap-around porch), but for those of you that don’t have that luxury, these recent sunny days have probably been filled with preparing for the first big kick-off of the grilling season, Memorial Day weekend. Now, I know that there are some clear battle lines regarding responsibility when it comes to grilling. …

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Summer Time Means Grillin’ Time!

Summer Time Means Grillin’ Time!

The summer months are upon us.  Now is the time to get out on that grill!  If you’re like me, you use the grill all year round, but the summer months are a special time for cooking outside.  How can you beat a juicy steak, burger, chicken thigh, or sausage – flame-kissed and beautifully browned with those distinguishing grill marks?  Grilling is also a fast and easy way to make a delicious lunch or dinner, and also helps to cut…

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin: A Quick and Easy Fall Meal

Grilled Pork Tenderloin: A Quick and Easy Fall Meal

Let’s get one thing straight.  I love my gas grill.  I use it all the time, no matter what the weather or what month the calendar says.  One of the meats I prepare that seems to be indicative of the fall season is pork tenderloin.  Not only is tenderloin a very lean cut of meat, but you can also marinade it or cover it with almost any flavor of rub.  Whatever your taste buds are in the mood for, the…

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Summer Grilling: Quick and Easy Squash/Zucchini Side Dishes

Summer Grilling: Quick and Easy Squash/Zucchini Side Dishes

Ahhh, the summer garden.  You work and work to get those plants to thrive and prosper, making sure they are watered and relatively pest free.  You’ve seen the summer squash and zucchini grow from blossom to mature size – and now you’ve got more than you know what to do with.  They are everywhere – piling up in the kitchen window or on the porch.  You’ve given them away to family and friends, but they are still multiplying like rabbits. …

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