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New Mexican Red Chile Chicken by John Spottiswood

This recipe is very similar to the Southwestern Green Chile chicken I posted, but uses flavorful dried New Mexico chiles instead of fresh green chiles. Personally, I liked this version slightly better, but it was close. A mix of the two is ideal. I found ground New Mexican chile at the Safeway near us in part of the spice section…

Southwestern Green Chile Chicken by John Spottiswood

In mexico, they keep their chicken moist by grilling it underneath stones. In this recipe I've substituted foil covered bricks for stones. I got the idea from Steven Raichlen in his BBQ USA book. This is a technique used in New Mexico. I thought it added a little moisture. If you have time, it's worth it. And now that I have the…

Jalapeno Pesto Chicken by Robyn Medlin

I love jalapenos. While I am a self confessed heat addict, they are extremely good for you too! Jalapenos have more vitamin C than eating an orange and are packed in vitamin A! So feel good about eating this recipe. And if you don’t like heat but like the pepper flavor, take the seeds out and this marinade will have very little heat.…

Cilantro Lime Beef Satay by Robyn Medlin

Everyone knows I really like making skewers. I mean, who doesn’t love meat on a stick? Well, the word satay is an Asian way of saying “meat on a stick”. This recipe combines all my favorite ingredients- lime juice, cilantro, jalapenos- I guarantee this will make it to your top 5 marinades once you make it. Yes its that good. The…

Grilling and Dessert 4th of July Roundup by Claudia lamascolo

Idea's for the holiday? Want something festive and memoriable? Here is a great list of wonderful grilling idea's and desserts to make any guest satisfied... come take a peak!

Grilled Cocktails and a Smoky Margarita Recipe by Robyn Medlin

You may recall in previous posts that I learned about the “Grilled Cocktails” food trend while attending Kingsford University earlier this year. If you love the smokiness the grill imparts in food, then you will love this classic citrus cocktail with a twist. By grilling the lemons and lime, the fruit caramelizes and gets a nice…

Salt Crusted Fish by Robyn Medlin

When I saw the article in the May edition of Fine Cooking on Salt Encrusted Fish, I knew I had to try it. After all, I live in South Florida and I’m always trying to figure out new things to do with seafood. This technique is surprisingly easy! Essentially, you take a whole fish and encase it in a salt layer that steams the fish as…

Chili Lime Skirt Steak Fajitas by Robyn Medlin

Skirt Steak Fajitas are one of my favorite things to make. I lived in San Antonio when I was younger and got spoiled with good Tex Mex at a young age. While many people will make their fajitas with flank steak, Texans know that a fajita is only a fajita when made with skirt steak. In fact, the word “fajita” is a derivation of the…

Herbed Grilled Veggies by Robyn Medlin

When I’m grilling, I always have a veggie I grill at the same time as the meat. This is part of my “Meal on the Grill” concept where I do everything on the grill, start to finish. Grilling veggies gives them a great char and flavor without having to add a lot of fat. I make a simple marinade and finish with a lot of fresh grated parm…

Rib Job by Robyn Medlin