Steelhead with Salmonberry Glaze

Steelhead salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are commonly known as trout, but in fact they are a species of salmon native to the Pacific region. Land locked steelheads are also known as rainbow trout; in fact that is their common name. The term steelhead is used to differentiate between those rainbows that stay in fresh water permanently

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Simple Grilled Halibut

I have shelves and shelves of rubs, spices, seasonings and sauces.  There is even a spare refrigerator in the garage where the overflow of previously enjoyed jars/bottles of sauces are kept.  I love all the unique flavors you can come up with, but when it comes to expensive cuts of meat and seafood I

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Fish Pie? No, Really

What sounds better?  Fish Pie or Fish Quiche?

This month’s “On Our Grills, 4 Ingredient Challenge” posed some real challenges.  Some people have gotten the impression these monthly culinary exercises is a contest amongst our little group of BBQ Bloggers.  But the challenge is more about challenging ourselves and not each other.  And this month

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Maple Planked Grilled Golden Trout With Fig Compound Butter

Each month three or four of my favorite internet BBQ friends will use the same four or five ingredients to cook a meal.  The only real rule is that the “protein” must be cooked outdoors.  It should be interesting to see what each of these experienced outdoor chefs have up their sleeves each month. 

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Wood Planked Barramundi with Mango Salsa

The bbq/grilling menu lately has been a little heavy on the beef, pork and chicken proteins so a little seafood was in order for dinner last night.  After some consultation with my Facebook “friends” I decided to give Barramundi a try.

Barramundi have white, flaky flesh, though the larger freshwater ones commonly carry

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