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Sip, Sizzle, & Savor
FROM UNEXPECTED INGREDIENTS TO INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES, THESE UNCONVENTIONAL RECIPES WILL SURPRISE AND DELIGHT YOUR TASTE BUDS. GET READY TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF YOUR GRILL AND EXPLORE A WORLD OF FLAVOR LIKE NEVER BEFORE. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO A LINEUP OF EXTRAORDINARY RECIPES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR GRILLING SESSIONS TRULY UNFORGETTABLE. BRACE YOURSELF FOR A THRILLING JOURNEY INTO THE REALM OF UNCONVENTIONAL GRILLING!
Ingredients
• 4 peaches halved and pitted
• 4 heirloom tomatoes diced
• 1 bunch cilantro • 2 limes juiced
• 2 cloves garlic minced • 2 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
Preheat your grill to high. Allow to heat up for 10-15 minutes. Brush the flesh sides of your peaches with olive oil. Sprinkle salt across flesh surface. Put the peaches, flesh-side down, on the grill. Cook for 10-20 minutes, or until grill sear makes start to appear on the fruit’s flesh. Remove the peaches from the grill and transfer to a cutting board. Allow them to cool for a few minutes and then dice them into small chunks. Transfer the chunks to a large bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, minced cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Combine well. Add salt to season. Add more lime juice if too salty. Enjoy either as a dip or as a meat topping.
GRILLED FRUIT kabobs with sweet & spicy glaze
Ingredients
• about 2 cups diced watermelon
• about 2 cups diced pineapple
• about 1-pint strawberries, hulled
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/4–1/2 tsp. Cayenne (depending on how much you like spice)
• 1 pinch sea salt
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 450F. Thread the fruit onto skewers. Remember to soak wood skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling so that they don’t burn.
Visually appealing and also a healthy and refreshing option for any occasion.
DID YOU KNOW?
Not Trifling: One of the most expensive burgers available in the United States is served at the Fleur de Lys in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay. The FleurBurger is made with Kobe beef and topped with foie gras and truffle sauce, and is served on a brioche truffle bun with black truffles on the side. It also comes with a 1990 bottle of Chateau Petrus, all for $5,000. The restaurant will also provide a certificate of authenticity to prove how expensive your taste is.
Lay the fruit skewers on the grill when it’s hot and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until you get nice grill marks. Once all sides are grilled, remove the skewers from the grill. Mix together the honey, lime juice, cayenne, and sea salt. Brush the glaze all over each kabob. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold. These are also delicious with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for dessert!
Is it ironic or just interesting that the country we broke up with in 1776 is pretty much our only BFF in the world?
The Declaration of Independence is basically just a really long list of things we didn’t like about the way the King was doing his job. Later on, the Founding Fathers wrote up a list of rules that essentially said, “We’re not going to do it like he does…ever.” I wonder if Jefferson et al would be pleased by the way we are behaving these days.
But, people continue trying to get in so there must remain some vestiges of still better than everywhere else. I think there is one important illustration of that — Elon Musk didn't come here in the time of Tesla and Edison or even the Reagan years. He showed up in 1995, so apparently, America's still got it.
Whether you like him or not (did you know you have him to thank for PayPal?), it is well-known he came to America to have his pick of many top-tier education institutions. He and his 50-pound brain could have chosen anywhere in the world to live and work and create things. He chose the United States because there is a lot about America that some Americans are too busy fussing about politics and special interests to notice any more.
Although Elon only attended Stanford for two days, he also recognized this country has always had a great love of entrepreneurs and innovation, and a ton of people who get up in the morning to take risks. Those are the same people who provide resourc-
BEER POTATOES
• Potatoes – use potatoes suitable for roasting (like Yukon Gold).
• Olive oil – use extra virgin olive oil.
• Beer – use a light beer like Pilsner.
• Breadcrumbs – use Panko for extra crunch.
Cut potatoes into wedges.
If using thin-skinned potatoes, there’s no need to peel them first, just make sure to wash them first.
Add potato wedges to a pot of salted water and place over medium heat.
Bring water to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until cooked halfway. They should still be slightly hard in the middle.
Drain potatoes, then transfer onto a baking sheet. Carefully pat dry with paper towels.
Transfer potato wedges to a bowl and add olive oil and seasoning.
Stir to coat every potato wedge in oil.
Spread potatoes in a baking dish and pour over the beer. Bake for 30 minutes at 200°C/400°F, stirring halfway through.
Sprinkle potatoes with additional breadcrumbs before baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Add chopped and sautéed bacon to the potatoes and beer before baking or add grated cheddar cheese with the breadcrumbs before the last 15 minutes.
For extra flavor, use crushed potato chips instead of breadcrumbs.
Feel free to use your favorite seasoning and herbs.
If you prefer a more intense flavor, add crushed garlic before baking.
You can also substitute white wine for beer or for a non-alcoholic alternative, use non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth.
