Grilled Asparagus

Asparagus is coming into our local markets and what a great idea it is to put it out on the grill.  Simple and easy to make, it is an awesome dish to add life to your meal.

The trick to asparagus on the grill is to skewer it using 2 skewers.  Using 5-10 spears per group makes it easy to turn them and quick to grill.  These were skewered, drizzled with olive oil, salt, pepper and a touch of lemon juice.  Place them over a medium heat and cook until a desired tenderness is achieved.

Enjoy!

Grilled Buffalo Shrimp

Buffalo shrimp is a wonderful way to give a new twist to your grilled shrimp.  Take a pound of shelled shrimp and place them onto skewers.  Lubricate your grill grates well as the shrimp will tend to stick.  Place the shrimp over a medium high heat.  These will not take very long at all to cook.  Watch to see the shrimp begin become opaque.  Turn them over and brush the cooked side of the shrimp with a gourmet wing sauce.  Continue to cook the shrimp for about another 3-5 minutes or until done.  Turn the shrimp and brush the other side with additional wing sauce and remove from the heat. 

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Spicy Salsa Chicken

If you'd like to spice up your chicken this weekend, try this...

Lightly salt and pepper your boneless chicken breasts. Grill or broil them as usual on one side. Flip them over and take a spoonful of your favorite salsa and slather it over the top to let it cook in.

Serve with rice and veggies for a quick and simple meal.

Chicken Burgers with Olives and Feta Cheese

If you haven't been to a good meat market recently, it might just be time to take a trip over there. We have a favorite that is not too close to home, but they always have something fun to try.

Last night, I had the opportunity to grill up some Chicken Burgers with Olives and Feta Cheese. It is a lot lighter than a normal hamburger and makes a nice quick dinner as well.

Be sure to support your local meat markets so they can be there for you. Also, don't be afraid to ask them for ideas and suggestions while you are there. You may be surprised what they can do.

Steak Marinade

This morning I entered the following recipe on the submit your recipe contest at www.armadillopeppers.com. It's a favorite around here and might be fun to try for the upcoming holiday weekend BBQ. Try it with some friends.

Awsome Steak Marinade

Ingredients:

1/2 cup favorite steak sauce
1/2 cup bourbon
1 medium onion
2 tblsp favorite hot sauce

Dice onion and add to pther ingredients. Mix together. Place steaks in a large flat baking dish or freezer bag. Pour marinade over the steaks and let marinate for 1-4 hours.

Grill steaks to your liking and place remaining marinade in a sauce pan. Bring to a slow boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. The sauce can then be served over the steaks.

Enjoy!

Last nignt

Last night, I stoked up the gas grill and added wet hickory chips to the smoker box. Knowing this is going to be one of those hectic weeks, I planned ahead and was able to cook 3 separate meats while I had the time. BBQ Rips, Butterfly Pork Chops and Chicken Tenderloins all on one grill.

We have a son that plays travel baseball and knowing they have two games, a practice and a Memorial Day Tournament, it seemed like a good idea for me to get some food ready before spending the evenings wondering what to have when we get home or annoying the neighbors with the grill going at 9:00 pm when we get home from a game.

It also helps to use a bit less propane when cooking in quantity for a few days. Saving a bit here and there never hurts at all these days.