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Senegalese Fish Yassa

Senegalese Fish Yassa by John Spottiswood

I've been a huge fan of Moroccan food for a while, and have begun to expand my horizons into the foods of other African countries. This is the first dish I've tried from Senegal, which has a strong French influence, and it is extraordinary. I made this when my cousin and his wife came to town..and I told them they were my guinea…

4 votes
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Italian Steak Salad

Italian Steak Salad by John Spottiswood

We adapted this from a Giada De Laurentis recipe. It's simple, but incredibly delicious. Our kids powered through more than we imagined possible. No leftovers at all! The biggest change was serving the steak hot of the grill instead of chilled. That makes a huge positive difference I think...as the warm steak contrasts wonderfully…

5 votes
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Grilled Garlic Fish

Grilled Garlic Fish by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a wonderful and simple marinade for fish that is awesome on the BBQ. It also works well for shrimp, so you can try both in one meal and see which you prefer. I prefer it on fish, but both are tasty. We normally serve this over rice, but it also goes well over a Parmesan and butter, or olive oil pasta.

4 votes
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Chicken with Yogurt and Cucumber Salad

Chicken with Yogurt and Cucumber Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple, quick and tasty dish that our whole family enjoyed. Perfect for a summer BBQ with friends or family! Tip: Keep pounded boneless chicken from sticking on the grill by making sure the cooking grate is super hot and spray the chicken with a non-stick oil (I used olive oil) instead of oiling the grate. Also, use a…

4 votes
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Flank Steak Marinated Asian-Style

Flank Steak Marinated Asian-Style by John Spottiswood

This was really simple and the steak came out incredibly tender. We bought a good quality flank steak - which helped. But I think that the marinading process may also have helped tenderize the meat.

4 votes
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Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Fontina Fonduta

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Fontina Fonduta by Dominick Chirichillo

In Le Marche, this dish is made with a strong-flavored cheese called Ambra di Talamello, which is made in the summer and cave-aged in hay and clay until November. Imported Fontina cheese makes a fine substitute. INGREDIEN

4 votes
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Grilled Catfish with Red Rice and Lemon Butter

Grilled Catfish with Red Rice and Lemon Butter by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a truly delicious meal. Our kids loved it as much as we did. We made a version of the fish with Lemon pepper because we thought the Creole seasonings would be too hot, but they ended up loving the Creole fish. If you're trying to conserve calories, you can leave off the Lemon Butter and just serve with fresh lemon wedges.…

4 votes
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Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Lamb Kebabs by John Spottiswood

These light Moroccan seasonings produce extremely flavorful lamb. They enhance the natural flavor of the lamb without overwhelming it. Whether you like your lamb medium rare or well done, you'll still love this marinade. You can marinate as little as 30-60 minutes for a light flavoring (if so, I would recommend marinating at room…

4 votes
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Spicy Beef Kababs

Spicy Beef Kababs by Nancy Miyasaki

This yummy dish can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with rice.

4 votes
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Flank Steak with Special Sauce!

Flank Steak with Special Sauce! by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple marinade that combines some ingredients you wouldn't normally combine. It's a Japanese-French concoction that is sure to put a smile on your face!

4 votes
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Jerk Pork

Jerk Pork by Andrew

Jerk Pork is best prepared on a grill with the tenderloin served with a pink center.

4 votes
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Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad

Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from one in Cook's Illustrated and served it during a trip to San Luis Obispo with friends. The vinaigrette was fantastic and the technique for marinating the fennel bulb slices in the vinaigrette to soften it is definitely a keeper. You could try this with just about any fish with good results I think. I…

4 votes
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Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp with Tropical Couscous

Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp with Tropical Couscous by Greg Winkler

Sweet spicy shrimp served with coscous with a tropical twist.

3 votes
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Simple Grilled Lamb Chops

Simple Grilled Lamb Chops by John Spottiswood

Lamb is my favorite meat. While I often enjoy rubbing it or marinating it in bold flavors, grilling it simply with mild herbs that enhance it's natural flavor is one of my all time favorites. For my birthday this year, we grilled some tasty lamb chops as described below. I adapted the recipe from one by Giada De Laurentiis. It's a…

4 votes
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Spicy Asian Grilled Pork Chops

Spicy Asian Grilled Pork Chops by John Spottiswood

This is an old favorite that I've made since my days living in Chicago. We lived near the main Korean part of town (near Lawrence I think) and frequently ate Bulgogi. One day I bought some boneless pork chops and tried to create my own marinade. This one is close. I do it somewhat by taste, and you can play with the quantities a…

4 votes
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