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Because Everyone Deserves BBQ: Vegetarian Mains For the Grill

Michele Foley — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:37:38 PDT

Barbecues are the motherland of grilled meats - burgers and sausages reign supreme - meanwhile vegetarians get stuck with a heaping plate of potato salad. While frozen veggie burgers have their place, make one of our tasty vegetarian mains instead. Each dish is suited for backyard barbecuing, meaning your veggie friends won't miss out on the smoky umami flavor that grilling does so well.

5 Fast, Easy, and Grill-Friendly Meals to Make This Week

Lizzie Fuhr — Sun, 27 May 2012 04:15:37 PDT

Even though all the Memorial Day festivities have come to a close, that's no excuse to put your grill away! There's no better way to welcome the warm weather than a special weeknight supper cooked outdoors. Whether you choose to eat al fresco or you just love to hit the grill, here are five easy meals that you can enjoy even when you're short on time!

45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:49 PDT

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

An Ocean of Possibilities: Healthy Seafood Recipes From Around the World

Leta Shy — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:45:55 PDT

Memorial Day is almost here, and for many, that means celebrating with a barbecue featuring quintessentially American foods like burgers and hot dogs. But if you're looking for something light and flavorful that doesn't belong in a bun, here are five grilled seafood recipes from around the world to add to your festivities!

A First Ladylike Grilled Chicken Salad With Herb Vinaigrette

Nancy Einhart — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:33:23 PDT

Michelle Obama exudes elegance, so it's no surprise that her recipe for chicken salad with herb vinaigrette is simple and sophisticated too. In honor of the First Lady's first cookbook, American Grown, coming out on May 29, I whipped up this easy and healthy dinner salad.

This salad celebrates Summer greens, herbs, and grilling season, though if you don't have a grill, the chicken is just as delicious if you cook it in a broiler, like I did. The grill-laden marinade and sherry vinaigrette complement each other for a fresh flavor that requires little adornments. To marinate the chicken, just mix up the lemon zest, herbs, and enough olive oil to coat. I only marinated mine for about 20 minutes and that was plenty to create a flavorful, golden browned breast.

I also served the chicken a second night atop a salad with fresh corn and avocado, and it was still a standout. Considering how extraordinary fast and easy this recipe was, I'll definitely be making it again. Get the recipe now.

Make Perfectly Grilled Vegetables Every Time

Susannah Chen — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:55:15 PDT

Need a refresher this grilling season? Seasonal vegetables are an easy place to start, and whether you're prepping your veggies or preheating your grill, we've got you covered. The key? Timing is everything! We demonstrate our technique for cooking zucchini, asparagus, and portobello mushrooms, although this technique can be applied to your choice of produce. Watch our tutorial to master perfectly grilled Summer vegetables every single time.

13 Recipes to Get You Grilling

Camilla Salem — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:45:53 PDT

It's time to put on your apron and clean off your grill because warmer weather means cooking outdoors! While we wait for Summer fruits and vegetables to come in season, we've rounded up some of our favorite transitional recipes that will take you straight into the next season. Click through and fire up your grills.

Don't Put Your Grill Away Until You've Made These Clams

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:42:34 PDT

Quick, hurry now: before grilling season is over, you must make these scrumptious grilled clams! I've enjoyed them several times in the past few months, but kept forgetting to snap a photo. Luckily, I finally remembered, because with these clams, you're in for a real treat. Even a self-proclaimed clam-hater (my mother) expressed her genuine love for these breadcrumb-filled, finger-licking good, garlicky clams. If you want to serve them to a crowd, I recommend combining the breadcrumb stuffing ingredients ahead of time, then after you've put the clams on the grill, toss the opened ones with the mixture and serve piping hot. What are you waiting for?! Get the recipe now.

5 Different Ways to Grill Fish

Susannah Chen — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:39:12 PDT

From hot dogs to halloumi and wild leeks to watermelon, just about every provision can be made more delicious on the grill. My recent obsession is fish; a short grill takes its delicate flavor profile for a wild ride, imparting a char and an intoxicatingly smoky aroma that can't be replicated. Another reason to love fish on the 'cue: the versatile protein also works well in an extensive range of preparations. Here are five of my favorite methods with fish on the barbecue; to take advantage of them before Summer comes to a close, keep reading.

Know Your Labor Day Food Factoids?

YumSugar — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:55:26 PDT

Next Monday, Sept. 5, professionals everywhere will take advantage of Labor Day to play hooky, travel, and, of course, eat. Although the holiday originated out of labor disputes, the first Monday in September has become synonymous with many things - not the least of which is a national celebration of food. You may know exactly what you'll be snacking on next Monday, but what tasty tidbits do you know about the holiday weekend's food heritage? Click through our quiz to find out.

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