Cooking Method: Grilling

Simple Marinated Chicken Thighs

My daughter Grace made these Simple Marinated Chicken Thighs, which uses a Vietnamese-inspired marinade, packed with fish sauce, brown sugar, and chiles, hits all the notes, and because it’s more paste than liquid, it clings to meat or seafood for major impact in a short amount of time.

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Caviar Croque-Monsieur

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Here is a recipe from my friend Jessica:
This is the most indulgent thing we’ve ever made. Picture it, New Year’s Eve 2018: here we are, me and my husband, totally without invitations. So as we’ve done before, we decided to go it alone at home. So why not splurge on something decadent and expensive? If it’s just for two, right? Well, this is one for the ages. Spend a little money, open some champagne, and enjoy the fanciest grilled cheese sandwich you’ll ever have!

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Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip

A California classic, Santa Maria style tri-tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlicy crust. You want about ½ pound of meat per person. If you can't get a tri-tip cut where you are, try using a thick london broil or sirloin steak.

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Five-Spice Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

I often eat lunch out of one of my prep bowls. This Five-Spice Chicken Asian Salad with Chili Lime Dressing was yesterday's lunch. This recipe is a copy of a salad they sell at Trader Joe's. I always have a hard time figuring out what to have for lunch.

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Grilled Four-Cheese Sandwiches with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, and Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli

Growing up in Indiana, I ate many grilled cheese sandwiches, which consisted of Velveeta and Wonder Bread. This classic sandwich is one forged in childhood memories. My palate has matured a bit and taken it up a notch or two with this recipe for Grilled Four-Cheese Sandwiches with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, and Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli. There really is nothing more comforting than a good grilled cheese sandwich.

By Leslie Blythe

Grilled Tri-Tip Rub

Here is a great rub for Tri-Tip. It would also be good on steaks. Dry rubs are a mix of spices and dried herbs that are used to enhance the flavor of your meat. You can buy ready-made rubs, but it's very easy to make your own.

By Leslie Blythe

Grilled Turkey, Brie, and Apple Butter Sandwich with Arugula

I'm not a fan of turkey and I hate boring sandwiches! This Grilled Turkey, Brie, and Apple Butter Sandwich with Arugula is anything but boring. The combination of creamy, melted brie, sliced turkey, apple butter and peppery arugula is heavenly.

By Leslie Blythe

Basic Bulgogi

We were invited to our friends Kim and Scott's house in Pacific Palisades for dinner on Saturday night. Their home sits at 1,500 feet overlooking the Pacific ocean on a clear day. The had a Lodge Hibachi grill on a table outside. It was magical! They cooked this Basic Bulgogli marinade beef, which was probably some of the best I have ever had. The marinade is out of this world good. I don't even like Korean food. I will be making this very soon, though the setting at our house is missing a lot of the magic! What's better than sharing a meal with great friends under the stars? Nothing! Oh, and one looks a tad younger among the glowing fire at night! The meal was topped off with gourmet chocolate (that's a whole other blog post!) S'mores. What a great evening!

Bulgogi, literally "fire meat", is a gui (Korean-style grilled or roasted dish) made of thin, marinated slices of beef or pork grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. It is also often stir-fried in a pan in home cooking. Sirloin, rib eye or brisket are frequently used cuts of beef for the dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Smoky Grilled Chicken with Sweet Vinegar Sauce

This Smoky Grilled Chicken with Sweet Vinegar Sauce is super easy to prepare and is grilled, but could also be made in the oven. The sauce has the tangy tartness of vinegar with a touch of sweet and heat.

By Leslie Blythe

Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Rosemary

Fairy Tale eggplant offers a delicious, delicate flavor and delightfully creamy bite. They are smaller than regular eggplant at mere two to four inches, this variety is less seedy and less bitter, too. It gets tender quickly when cooked. This Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Rosemary is quick to grill or roast in the oven.

By Leslie Blythe