J-Burger Seasoning from August Kitchen

I would be willing to bet hamburgers are near the top of the list of food items when grilling newbies light their first grills.   I know for me that was the case and for the past 35 years or so I have been seeking the perfect hamburger.

There is nothing more All-American than the hamburger in

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Meatless Monday: Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

One of the “Meatless Monday” challenges I face is coming up with meals that actually appeal to me.  When my copy of the Gordon Ramsey cookbook,  Cooking for Friends, arrived I was glad to find a veggie dish that both sounded good and could be done outdoors on the grill.

So here’s my take on Gordon

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“Dirty” Grilled Acorn Squash

For as long as I can remember I have had an aversion to squash.  Growing up we didn’t eat it at all and then once I left home my only exposure to squash was in the Army mess hall where zucchini was steamed/boiled to something that resembled green mush  with seeds.  (I had a more

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Don’t Boil Ribs

When people find out that my hobby is BBQ most of the time I get asked, “Do you want to know how to bbq the best ribs in the world?” I want to say, “No, I don’t want to know.” But the nice guy in me usually says “sure go ahead and tell

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Cooking For The Church Ladies

The Relief Society (women’s organization) at church asked me to cook for their summer pool party. I came up with some “fajita kabobs. Lot’s of work putting these things together.