Real talk: I am not one of those people who gets really fancy about grilling. I like to keep it basic and fun, without getting too serious about it. Recently, I was having a conversation about grilling at a party and this guy kept insisting there was a proper way to grill – using wood […]
Confession time. I am basically obsessed with pulled pork. I somehow got through most of my life without trying it, and when I finally bit into a pulled pork sandwich at a summer graduation party, it was INSTANT LOVE. The tender meat and the sweet BBQ flavor were so addicting. Ever since then, I will […]
The official start of summer is less than two weeks away and I, for one, could not be more excited! Summer means more time outside in the bright sunshine and less time spent cooped up in the house, which, when you live in Chicago is many, many days of the year. Summer also means some […]
Every summer, my family throws a huge backyard barbecue and invites all of our relatives and friends. Under the summer sun, we catch up and eat some of the best food of the season. What’s the best dish at a barbecue? Everyone has their own opinion, but personally, I am partial to a really great […]
This guest post comes from our Featured Foodie, Tess Gardner. People always say that fish is brain food, and this delicious recipe for Talapia is so good it’s a no brainer. Made in the Xtrema Wok, this grilling recipe is super easy to prepare and perfect for spring. Be sure to enter our Xtrema Wok […]
Grilling season is coming to an end, but we thought that we would give you one last grilling recipe that we received from our friends the Two Old Crabs. This oyster recipe makes for a great appetizer or tailgating dish for you football fans. Flavored butter melts into the meat creating the perfect shellfish delight. […]
Mom always told me that fish was brain food. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I do know that fish recipes are some of the best recipes to make on the grill. The open flame of the grill brings out this mouthwatering smokey flavor that makes the fish taste much different than cooking it […]
The grill is our best friend during the hot and humid months. Not only does it prevent us from heating up the house, but it also makes some of the best pieces of meat. All grilling recipes have that smokey flavor that you can’t achieve anywhere else other than the open flame. The grill also […]
There are a lot of different ways to prepare your potatoes, but in the summertime there is only one true way to enjoy great potato recipes – on the grill! Golden brown from the flame, the grill adds a smoky flavor that can’t even compare to your basic oven fried potatoes. Texas Potato Wedges come […]
Don’t bother heating up the house to prepare your dessert recipes, continue cooking with the grill and add a little variety to the dinner table. This delicious recipe is made with peaches, plums, pineapple, and nectarines, but can be made with any of your favorite fruits. After they are seared on the grill and ready […]
