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BBQ Grail's Grilled Butternut Squash

Growing up I was never exposed to very many different fresh vegetables. Vegetables were something you “had” to have on the plate and for the most part not a great deal of thought went into them. Most of the time they were the frozen type that got nuked in the microwave just before we

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Adam Perry Lang's BBQ 25

It’s about getting down and dirty. You’ve got to get hands-on, get stuck in and extract the most from the food in the most primal way. Use your hands to crush and combine the fresh herbs, garlic and spices. Massage the marinade into the meat, and press the seasonings in with your hands instead of

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Ask The BBQ Grail: Wood Grilling Planks

This question is about using a cedar plank to cook salmon etc on a grill. Does the plank need to be one of those expensive hummers one can buy at Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond or Lowe’s for the express purpose of cooking on it or can it be a normal fence board type

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A Recipe For Grilling Safety

According to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) more than 86,000,000 households, or 75% of U.S. households, light up their grills every year as they prepare over 3,000,000,000 meals. With Memorial Day right around the corner, one of the most popular grilling weekends of the year, many families will host backyard cookouts to celebrate.

While nothing beats a

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Sticks & Stones: The Art of Grilling on Plank, Vine and Stone

I’ve been reading a great deal about wood plank grilling lately, in preparation for a blog series on the subject. There are several great books on plank grilling, but without a doubt the foremost authority is Ted Reader. His “Napoleon’s Everyday Gourmet” cookbooks are a must reader for the backyard grilling enthusiast.

Last year Ted

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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

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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

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