Grill Ideas, Tips & Guides

Last week I was making a grilled London broil and baked potatoes for dinner (Yum!). I was also planning to grill some seasoned zucchini as our vegetable with dinner. When it came time to prepare dinner, I decided I wanted something a little different from grilled zucchini. I looked at the ingredients that I had on hand and developed this recipe for Italian Zucchini and Tomato Gratin. It was fast and easy to prepare, and my family loved it. I can’t wait to make it again once I have some home-grown tomatoes and zucchini to use! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Summer, summer, summertime! Summer is the time to be outdoors, gathering with friends and family enjoying nature, and let’s not forget, food. July is the griller’s favorite time of year. Time to showcase your skills, new recipes, and let everyone know who the Grill Master is!

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or 1 out of every 10 people on the planet, contract a foodborne disease each year.

The phrase “you are what you eat” has been around for as long as we can remember. Whether we stand by the statement or not, many of us use food to express our identity. In every culture, food is an essential component. Meals are a way to gather people and establish a connection– we all have memories with our food. In the piece Food: Identity of Culture and Religion, Vatika Sabal writes,

WEDNESDAY’S SNOW IS TURNING MY HILLY WORLD TO ICE; the day was so short as to be unforgivable; the forecast calls for 11 degrees F tonight, the second such low in a row. No matter, though, because in my imagination, at least, I’m having grilled tomatoes with a wildly handsome red fox, thanks to Hudson Valley Seed Library’s killer seed packets, like the one above. Got anybody who could use a smile in their holiday stocking? Take a peek at a few more:

I GROW HARDNECK GARLIC because I like the big heads with a few, extra-fat cloves each (usually about four, maybe five), but also because of what happens right now, when my ‘German Extra Hardy’ plants send up their early bonus–a tasty flowering stalk, or scape. I prune each mildly garlicky curlicue off, grill it whole or cut it into pieces and saute or stir-fry it, or make a batch of scape pesto for the freezer.

I know; this recipe doesn’t involve garden-fresh produce the way I do it (though I do make dill pickles from my own cucumbers–and I’m including a vegetable-using variation, too). But I wanted you to know that I go a little crazy diet-wise sometimes—all in the name of the garden, of course. As Reubens go, though, these are pretty tame.The George Foreman grill I received years ago, when I was a guest of my former boss on “The Martha Stewart Show,” figures into the recipe. But you could use a heavyweight (get it?) seasoned cast-iron pan, with another heavy one or a brick as a weight to press the sandwiches down while cooking. The entrepreneurial ex-heavyweight champion had been a guest on the television show, too, and everyone in the audience got gifted a grill.I don’t have many kitchen gadgets, or much c

I’M UP TO MY NECK in “stuff,” which means my filter for any purchases these days—whether for myself or for holiday gifting, even—is all about their utility factor. Does the item in question really do something for me, and do it really well? The things on my 2017 holiday-shopping list meet that mandate.

With more than 20 years’ experience, Arctic Cabins have designed their BBQ cabins in the traditional Finnish style, from sustainably sourced, slow-grown Scandinavian Redwood Spruce. This is a tried and tested material which is both visually stunning and durable. 

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Summer squash, especially Burpee's Rise and Shine Squash are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. They can be prepared for in salads, spiralized into «zoodles» as a pasta or noodle alternative, grilled, roasted, and sautéed. Its mild flavor and tender texture make it adaptable to a wide range of dishes and cooking methods. Try the recipe below to wow anyone in your kitchen! Topped with delicate squash blossoms, this cheesy frittata is almost too pretty to eat!

Brussels sprouts are a healthy vegetable. They are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. However, their flavor reputation is notoriously bad. Brussels sprouts often find their way onto “most hated vegetable” lists. A veggie rarely eaten and often derided only a decade or two ago has now found its way onto trendy restaurant menus as a signature side or a featured appetizer. It turns out we were cooking them all wrong. Boiled-to-death Brussels sprouts slathered with processed cheese (yuck!) of my youth have given way to roasted, braised, and grilled dishes, some bacon wrapped or with a balsamic glaze (yum!). Brussels sprouts are now one of my family’s favorite dishes! So naturally, I wanted to try my hand at growing them.

Garden carts are an ingenious way to move tools, plants, containers, or any other stuff, related to gardening from one spot to another. They not only save you a lot of time, but also makes your work a lot easier. But, getting them from a store can be quite an expensive affair. So, here are some creative DIY Garden Cart Ideas you can use to make one for yourself!

With more than 20 years’ experience, Arctic Cabins have designed their BBQ cabins in the traditional Finnish style, from sustainably sourced, slow-grown Scandinavian Redwood Spruce. This is a tried and tested material which is both visually stunning and durable. 

Here’s a robust storage solution for your tongs, charcoal and other random grilling stuff. Plus a great gift idea for Father’s Day!

The Jasminum genus has over 200 species that bloom all across warm regions such as Asia and Eurasia. Usually grown outdoors, the Jasmine genus has a few types that make excellent indoor plants as well. If you too want to include it in your home, then here are the Best Indoor Jasmine Varieties you can grow!

When it comes to outdoor cooking, there's something irresistible about the smoky, authentic flavour that only charcoal BBQs can deliver. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a beginner, having the right charcoal BBQ can make all the difference in your grilling experience. In this article, we'll explore the top 3 charcoal BBQs that will take your backyard cookouts to the next level.

Spanning 22 miles between the towns of Torquay and Brixham, the English Riviera in South Devon takes in secluded coves and sandy beaches, fishing villages with cobbled streets, and dramatic red sandstone cliffs and off-shore stacks. The mild climate here makes for some terrific gardens, too.

Happy summer! One of the most popular activities during the summer months is grilling with family and friends. There are lots of ways to make grilling out safe for all! Here are some tips to follow the next time you plan to grill:

Planning to grow something in your room for the colder months? Here are the Best Indoor Herbs that Can Thrive on Winter Windowsill!

You might have got confused about –What Color Is Eggplant and to keep you safe from that happening again, we bring you a comprehensive guide on the Common Eggplants Color. 

Check out the Best Types of Squash that you can grow in pots or gardens! They are easy to maintain and provide a plentiful harvest for the entire family.

Do you want to change the look of your garden without spending much? Check out some amazing DIY Cinder Block Ideas to add an industrial and smart look to your yard!

Whether you're mowing the lawn or hosting a cookout, the last thing you want to worry about is stinging insects such as wasps. But the truth is that wasps have a somewhat undeserved bad reputation. These insects actually do plenty of good in our lawns and gardens, and not all types of wasps are aggressive.

My husband has a small love affair with all things Weber...as in the grills. We have 2 charcoal grills, a smoker, a gas grill and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. It was all stored on the back side of our house on a small patio made of cement pavers that only measured about 6ftx 8ft. Serving also as a walkway to the garage and driveway, passing through could be hazardous depending on what was being cooked back there. The smoker would be brought out into the walking path and other grills would be moved around as needed. Not safe or nice looking. So we decided to build something more permanent.

Pallets are known to be a quite extraordinary resource when it comes to DIY projects or any activity around the household that requires wood as they`re relatively easy to find, inexpensive and quite modular, easy to disassemble and easy to scale at the same time. They usually contain a mix of hardwood essences filled with grain making them quite graphic yet rustic in look and in outdoor furniture and indoor rustic interior design they really shine; they`re really sturdy, resilient. An extensive gallery of epic pallet bar ideas follows to showcase how this wooden resource can be used indoors and outdoors as a bar that can emphasize your event easily and rapidly.

Having a good quality grill is a key tool for having a backyard barbecue. But with so many high-quality options available in the market today, finding the perfect grill can be a tough nut to crack. Fortunately, there are some brands that stand out when it comes to quality grills, and Weber is definitely one of those companies. Here, we are going to take a quick look at the Weber Summit S-470 Gas Grill to find out if it’s a suitable option for you. 

For many folks, celebrating the weekend during summer means having a family barbecue. After all, what better way to celebrate the summer than with food: lots and lots of food? I think we can all agree that the barbecue grill, as wonderful a cooking tool it may be, does have its limitations. As in, the grill grates that are responsible for those beautiful marks across your steak tend to let smaller foods fall through the gaps and into the burning flames below. 

Pellet grills are also called pellet smokers are outdoor cooking systems that bring together elements of a gas grill, oven and charcoal smoker. The pellet grill works by using a hot rod that ignites the pellets along with a combustion fan that helps keep the fire burning. There are vents that line the interior of the firebox which creates a rounded airflow. The fan that’s placed in the pellet hopper helps maintain pressure and prevents any burn-back inside of the auger tube.  

I love fire pits for how they look like, the warmth they provide, of how family and friends gather around it and have a good time. The absolute satisfaction that comes from kindling the fire and leaning back comfortably, watching the flame and falling into a sweet sleep is a feeling you cannot replicate.

Not many things can match the joy of a warm American summer. The ideal weather, the longer days, and the perfect blend of family, friends, and food make it the most exciting time in the year. 

Nexgrill and Weber are 2 of the best manufacturers when it comes to quality gas grills. We can already say that choosing between these products is quite difficult. With the introduction of these products, Nexgrill and Weber have been able to establish a reputable name in the market for grilling and barbecues. 

We all know that Weber is one of the top selling brands in the market. Most serious barbecue enthusiasts automatically consider it without the need for comparisons. 

We don’t know if science has figured out the reasons why we are so in love with barbecued, grilled, and smoked food. Maybe it’s our primitive genes that pull us towards juicy grilled meals. Irrespective of the underlying cause behind this penchant, one must have a good grill system in the house to treat one, friends, and family.

Fire pits for wood decks are essentially like any other fire pit – other than the fact that they were specially designed to prevent heat from damaging your wooden deck. These types of fire pits have another very common use – they are installed on plastic decks; the design and construction of the fire pits ensure the plastic does not get damaged from all the heat.

We wanted to try out grills from Broil King to see if they could be included in our ‘ meat smoking for beginners ’ recommendations. This is why we chose the Broil King Regal S 420 and S 490 models; both of these models turned out to be high-quality products that meet our criteria. The Broil King belongs to the Onward Manufacturing brand and all their grills are manufactured in North America.