Category Archives: grill

Portobello Sandwiches with Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Spread

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

There used to be a restaurant in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood called Still Life. They made sandwiches with creative toppings and great spreads and it was a wonderful place to spend a rainy afternoon eating lunch. So when I took the … Continue reading →

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Grilled Yellow Squash (And Other Ways to Eat Your Summer Squash Bounty)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

We’re in the heart of Seattle summer, and it’s a beautiful time. The squash blossoms are in full bloom and the summer squash is growing so happily. These squashes taste best when picked relatively small, plus the picking encourages new … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn And Peach Salad

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Even if the Seattle weather (in the high 60s) isn’t exactly summery right now, we still have the glory of sweet summery peaches. And for our friends in warmer parts of the country, here’s a recipe you can make entirely … Continue reading →

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Grilled Kale, Sliced Plums and a Balsamic Vinaigrette over Ricotta

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Summertime is the time for putting things on the grill. Got kale? Grill it! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the rich, smoky, tart and tangy, sweetly complex flavors of this summertime salad. It was so good we ate the entire … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

We saw this banh mi recipe in this month’s Sunset Magazine and were drawn to this Vietnamese sandwich, with its piles of vegetables and promise of a great marinade. We loved the sweet, spicy, tangy sauce so much we ate … Continue reading →

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How to Grill Salmon Perfectly

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

The Fourth of July is a great time for grilling salmon. Copper river salmon is in the stores, and there’s nothing more delightful than spending an evening outside with friends, family, and the grill. Here are a few tips we’ve … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Kale, and Caramelized Torpedo Onions

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

At some point, we’ll build an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, and then we’ll cook all our pizzas in that, and become quite chubby and happy. But in the meantime, cooking pizza on the grill is a great way to get … Continue reading →

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Slow-Roasted Grilled Chicken with Herbs de Provence

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

For those evenings when you have a bit more time to make dinner, slow roasting chicken on the grill is an excellent, super-easy option. Slow roasting the chicken over indirect heat is a good thing – it holds in all … Continue reading →

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Easy Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

You can make this teriyaki salmon with stuff you already have in your fridge (assuming you have salmon in your fridge). It’s great for an easy spur-of-the-moment evening bbq.

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Biscuit on a Stick

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

A cool Seattle evening is the perfect time to have a little fire outside with friends, pull up some chairs, and sit outside chatting under the stars. Of course, it’s nice to eat something while you’re chatting. Biscuit on a … Continue reading →

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