What good is your barbeque, grill or fire pit
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Generally, grilled food is best when it has a bold flavor that can stand up to the smoky flavors you get from the charcoal or wood. That being said, there are many fish and vegetables that work great on a barbeque or fire pit.
What are your favorite |
For starters, try these great barbeque grill recipes for everything from simple grilled classics to more adventurous ethnic flavors:
Roast Leg of Lamb – this is a classic country French barbeque grill recipe for roast leg of lamb cooked on a fire pit rotisserie. I also give tips on how to cook it in your oven or grill.
Grilled Provençal Lamb Chops – this is a great, simple recipe for rosemary lamb which can be cooked on a grill, barbeque, firepit or even on an indoor grill.
Grilled Oregano Lamb Chops – another simple lamb chop recipe which relies on great, fresh raw ingredients. Delicious and quick to cook!.
Barbeque steak – cooking a basic steak is a staple grill recipe that everyone should master.
Grilled Thyme Poussin - a delicious and simple barbeque grill recipe for grilling young chicken (poussin) with fresh thyme.
Grilled Provençal Rack of Lamb - Rack of lamb is one of the most elegant and tender cuts of lamb. This herb-crusted rack is savory, tender and delicious.
Red Curry Grilled Duck - Cook it with duck pieces or a whole duck. Either way this is a delicious, savory recipe that utilizes red curry paste and coconut milk to create a finger-licking crust on this delicious grilled duck.
Spicy Grilled Skirt Steak - Skirt steak is an inexpensive option for grilled steak. But this is one of my favorite steak recipes of all! The spicy, rich flavors are thrilling and it is easy to make.
Lime and Anchovy Skirt Steak -This is a simple barbeque grill recipe that is delicious. Inspired by Mexican cuisine, it utilizes the simple flavor of lime to wake up the meat and add a salty tang.
Apple Cider Brined Pork Tenderloin Barbecue Recipe - Pork tenderloin brined and flavored with apple cider is so succulent! The brining in this barbecue recipe keeps it from drying out and it stays juicy, tender and delicious.
Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe - This barbeque grill recipe is special for its smokey, sweet Bourbon glaze which is absolutely finger lickin' good! Easy to prepare, succulent and tender, yum!
Moroccan Grilled Quail Recipe - This is a great marinade full of Moroccan spices and other flavors for quail. It is delicious and richly flavored. You can try it with other game birds as well!
Perfect Grilled Pork Chops - Grilled pork chops is a classic and hearty dish but this recipe turns up the volume of flavor, boosting it with a savory brine and aromatic rosemary smoke.
Dry Rub BBQ Ribs Recipe - There are a lot of ways to cook BBQ ribs. This is one of my favorite basic dry rubs which is versatile and results in spicy, tangy grilled ribs that are so tender they are falling off the bone!
Dutch Oven Braised Rabbit - Use a pot or dutch oven right on your fire pit, grill or campfire! This aromatic and tender rabbit (or poultry) is delicious and easier than it looks!
Grilled Oysters - Super easy finger foods for the grill! Grilled oysters are fast, easy and delicious. Try it next time you fire up that ol' barbeque!
Chorizo-Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates - These little treats are so easy and super delicious. Exotic flavors are not hard to achieve with these great finger foods. Just stuff 'em, grill 'em and pop 'em!
Big Ol' Grilled Turkey Drumsticks - There is something very primative about eating a whole grilled turkey leg. These bad boys are brined first to give them a great rich flavor and then glazed with a sweet, tangy sauce.
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken - I recently came up with this recipe with stuff laying around the kitchen. It turned out great and has been a big success with guests! Tangy lime, smokey tequila, a hint of honey....mmmmm!
Red Curry Grilled Chicken Recipe - This is a great and easy recipe that utilizes red curry paste to create a savory crust on this grilled chicken. Just a hint spicy, this turned out delicious and does not take a lot of time!
Bulgogi: Mongolian Grill Beef - This traditional Mongolian or Korean barbeque grill recipe is delicious and grills up quickly because the beef is thinly sliced. Wrap it up in a leaf of lettuce along with its savory dipping sauce and you've got a great Asian cuisine classic!
Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe - This is an easy and delicious barbeque grill recipe for finger food that is great cooked on the grill. Spicy jalapeños, filled with cheese and wrapped in smokey, crispy bacon! What could be more delicious?
Baked or Smoked Homemade Bacon - Home cured bacon is delicious! Take it from me, it is really hard to find store-bought bacon which even comes close in terms of richness of flavor and because you make it yourself you can cut it anyway you like, into thick strips or even into lardons to enhance hundreds of different dishes. Its not that hard actually! Can be made by a simple baking method or by smoking with aromatic woods.
Pan Seared Steak - Yes, I know, the ultimate in a great steak is a grilled steak with all its smokey glory. But if you can't get outside or don't want the hassle, pan searing on a skillet on your stove is an excellent way to cook delicious steak with a nice crusty, seared exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
Grilling Turkey: Brined-Turkey - Want to spice things up this next Thanksgiving (or whenver you want some good turkey)? Impress your family and friends by grilling that big bird this year. Infuse wonderful wood smoke flavor into your bird while keeping the meat tender, juicy and succulent!
Barbeque Turkey: Glazed Turkey - A reader from Panama contributed this great smoked/grilled turkey recipe. The beer sauce helps keep it moist and the rich glaze and smoking woods both boost the flavor. This is another great option for your holiday bird or just about any time!
Are you interested in cooking a whole pig or whole lamb? A whole roast is a festive event and results in good times and great food you will remember for a long time. Check out my barbeque grill recipe for a whole hog, Roast Suckling Pig, and Whole Roast Lamb. I also have a wealth of other information on how to pull off a whole pig or lamb roast on my Whole Pig Roast page
If you're in the mood for salmon, recipes for Grilled Copper River Salmon and Grilled Lemon Rosemary Salmon can be found at the website BBQ-FYI.com. At BBQ-FYI you'll find grill recipes for ribs, brisket, chicken and more, along with tips and techniques that will help you create great tasting foods in your barbeque grill.
Side Dish Recipes
Do you need some great side dish recipes to prepare on your grill? No problem!Meat isn’t that only thing that tastes good with that smoky, carmelized flavor you get from a hot fire. Grill up some vegetables to compliment your main courses.
Some of these barbeque & grill recipe ideas will allow you throw the vegetable right on the barbeque, others require some tin foil to separate them from the smoke or to prevent the small pieces from falling between the grates into your barbeque fire. Either way, cooking your sides right on the grill makes your cooking easier, faster and, most importantly, they are scrumptious!
One of my all time favorites is Fire Roasted Sweet Bell Peppers. The smoky flavor, complemented by the syrupy sweet sauce thrown off by the peppers as they cook is delicious!
For some European flair, try some Grilled Endive (properly pronounced “On-Deeve”). The bold, slightly bitter flavor blends beautifully with the grill flavors.
Puréed Butternut Squash is creamy and delicious! No, its not a barbeque grill recipe, but it compliments smokey rich poultry dishes beautifully! Try it with the ginger-tarragon roast chicken recipe.
Foil-wrapped grilled vegetables stew gently in their own juices to create succulent, tender vegetables without drying out in the direct fire. This recipe is delicious, easy and never fails to impress the guests! Pretty soon you’ll be the grilling guru in your own household! Pair it with most any other barbeque grill recipes you find on these pages.
Fireplace Cooking
Last but definitely not least, I’ve got some great recipes for fireplace cooking. Some require special fireplace cooking accessories, but others can be rigged up pretty easily, especially the succulent string-turned meats…
String-Turned Leg of Lamb, or Gigot à la Ficelle, is a Southern French classic. There is nothing quite like sitting by the fire, enjoying a nice glass of wine while your dinner spins in front of the fire, filling the room with amazing aromas. Its really not as hard as it may seem!
Although string-turned lamb is a classic, if you are creative you can string-turn many types of meats in front of your fireplace.
String-Turned Roast Chicken - Here’s a recipe for cooking a chicken in your fireplace! While the delicious ginger-tarragon marinade is a Provençal French classic, I experimented and came up with the best way I could find to truss and hang a chicken for string-turned fireplace cooking. This recipe even has video of the cooking process!
Dutch Oven Chicken and Mushrooms - You can make a lot of things in a dutch oven in your fireplace. This is an example of a classic French dish, Chicken with Vin Jaune with Morel Mushrooms. Delish!
How to Make Smores - Smores are an American classic! Whether you make them in your fireplace, on a fire pit or over a champfire, they are fun and delicious. You all probably know the basics, but here are a few tips on how to make them great.
For more information on cooking in your fireplace, see our fireplace cooking page.
That's it for my Barbeque Grill Recipe page but check back often as I try to add new recipes whenever I get the chance!
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