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The Fine Art of Grilling

While most people own a grill and use it somewhat regularly, grilled items are not always 100% successful. Perhaps you have seen some common mistakes--fish or meat that sticks to the grill, is overly charred (burned, despite what someone may rationalize as "New Orleans Cajun" cooking!), or perhaps shows no char marks at all-- looking almost steamed. As with other cooking methods, grilling is both an art and a skill which is only mastered by practice and by following some basic pointers.
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Grilling, BBQ And How To Cook Stuff Over A Fire

Before beginning I offer a couple of things to ponder. First, technically speaking grilling is not barbequing, but barbequing can be considered a form of grilling. And secondly, anything can be cooked over a live fire. Anything....
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Dry Rub Marinades

If the mosquito is the most ubiquitous phenomenon of the summer, surely the backyard barbecue runs a close second. And what the barbecue inevitably spawns is the marinade, that delectable emollient that at once soothes and enhances the fare of the evening....
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Fire up the Grill!

Nothing epitomizes summer cooking more than grilling. However, grilling can be very confusing. The more recipes, cookbooks, and perspectives you encounter, the greater the diversity of opinion that arises. When do you apply the barbeque sauce? Gas or charcoal? Flip the food only once or frequently? High heat or low heat? Dry rubs or marinades? Cover closed or open? It can make ya nuts. Let's explore the different variables....
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Grilling the Perfect Steak

Grilling the Perfect Steak - A Two Part Article by Peter Martin - Part I Choosing Your Steak ...
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Grilling the Perfect Steak - Part II-Cooking Your Steak

In Part I of this article I discussed how to choose the perfect steak for grilling, now it is time to discuss what to do once you are home and ready to cook. From preparation to plating, I will cover all you need to know to Grill the Perfect Steak....
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Food on Film: The Big Night and Dinner Rush

Restaurants and chefs are hot topics these days. Open any newspaper or magazine (including this one) and you're bound to see some sort of restaurant news. Chefs are treated as celebrities and restaurants as nightclubs; i.e. adult playgrounds....
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