Tag Archives: grill

Grilled asparagus with za’atar and creamy harissa sauce

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

Three cheers for asparagus season! I’m always thinking about new ways to serve vegetables because I find switching things up usually means I can often get my family to eat more of them. We love grilled asparagus and typically I … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn, Tomatillo and Red Pepper Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2015 by

I am a big fan of grilled corn on the cob. Somehow the smokiness imparted by grilling seems to accentuate the corn’s natural sweetness. It’s also a great way to enjoy corn on a hot summer’s day without heating up … Continue reading →

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Grilled Salmon with Asian Flavours

Posted on June 9, 2015 by

Grilling is such an easy way to prepare fish. Not only is it super speedy, since fish cooks very quickly over high heat, it’s also healthy and flavourful. Salmon’s mild flavour lends itself to all kinds of seasonings and I … Continue reading →

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Quick Herbed Trout Fillets

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

While I sometimes enjoy getting carried away in the kitchen, preparing elaborate dishes with myriad ingredients, there are days when I just need to get something healthy and tasty on the table FAST. Having Saslove’s, a great butchery with a … Continue reading →

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Cedar Planked Spicy Shrimp

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

These tasty little morsels were a smash hit when I served them recently. They can be prepared a few hours ahead and left to marinate in the fridge, then put on the grill for just a few moments of cooking … Continue reading →

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Grilled Garlic Bread

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

I personally believe it should be a rule – maybe even a law – that every pasta meal should include garlic bread. I adore it, as does my family. Recent oven troubles led me to try making it on the … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Flatbread

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

It’s a lot of fun to watch people’s reactions when they see you putting pieces of cheese directly on your barbecue grates. Halloumi, a cheese that originally comes from Cyprus but is now found throughout the Middle East, has a … Continue reading →

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