Dutch West Indies Chicken Kebabs - Boka Dushi by John Spottiswood

This dish offers an amazing collage of flavors blending Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish and West African flavors. Personally, I prefer the marinade and dipping sauce on these kebabs to traditional Indonesian satay. The heavy sweetness of the Indonesian peanut sauce is replaced by a tangy, spicy and slightly sweet mixture of peanuts,…

Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass by John Spottiswood

This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco and the fresh fish counter had whole black bass. I'd never made it before, but the woman behind the counter said it is similar to yellowtail (hamachi) which is one of my favorites, so I…

Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado salsa by John Spottiswood

None of our kids thought they were going to like the grilled pineapple in this recipe, but they all ended up loving it and we had none left over! The avocado salsa is mild and complements the salmon nicely without over powering it. The dish is beautiful and would be good for entertaining, but the meal is also easy enough for a week…

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken by John Spottiswood

This is a simple and tasty summer grilled chicken recipe. We usually cook this with legs or thighs, but it goes well with chicken breast too. Consider doubling the recipe as it is even better the next day. We used left overs of this chicken to make the chicken noodle soup I posted recently.

Korean-Style Hamburg Steak w Tomato Gravy by mykoreaneats

While growing up in the States, I never had the Korean version of the original Salisbury steak, but I did live off the latter through microwave meals in college. The cheap, red Banquet variety and Swanson’s Hungry-Man Dinner come to mind. I still remember how good those tasted back in the days.....

Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon by John Spottiswood

This is an excellent basic grilled salmon dish that i adapted from the Cook's Illustrated cookbook. Their recipe calls for maple syrup...which I don't keep on hand and just didn't sound right to me. I substituted a mix of oyster sauce and honey, which I think gives it a more traditional asian flavor than the maple syrup would.…

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…

White Clam Pizza by BearNakedBaker

Grilled Chicken Tikka by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from Steven Raichlen's The Barbecue Bible for a super bowl party. I added paprika and cumin and made a few other small changes. It came out amazingly flavorful and tender. I hope you'll try it!

Barramundi with Nasturtium Pesto by BearNakedBaker

We love GOOD pesto in this house. Just before the killer freeze this week, I picked Nasturtium flowers to make some fresh pesto....and fresh Zucchini from market will be the "ribbon" on the gift... Dinner is served..... YUMMY!

Holiday Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Hoisin~Molasses Glaze by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious Ribs grilled to perfection with a hoisin~molasses glaze, just scrumptious!

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…

Better-for-you-burgers by Lemon Squeezy

Healthy, cheap and easy to make