As I looked back on a number of the articles I’ve written and photographed over the past couple months but haven’t shared here yet, I noticed (not surprisingly) many of them included grilling recipes. I figured I better just get them all out there before outdoor cooking season ends; so, without further ado, here’s some grilling inspiration to keep you busy until the temperatures begin to dip…
I’m not even going to ease you into this: Cheddar BLT burgers with tarragon Russian dressing. So many layers of flavor here, and none are subtle. A butter-basted beef burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, and a tangy, herb-spiked dressing, all sandwiched in a brioche bun. DO IT.
It started with a grilled banana split, but I used that as a springboard to create some amazing grilled fruit sundaes, including peach with caramelized pistachios and pineapple with ginger caramel sauce. Warm grilled fruit with cold, creamy, melty ice cream made even better.
Have you ever used red curry paste? I never had until this grilled red curry chicken and I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied with the powder again. The paste is so much brighter, with citrus notes from lemongrass, spice from fresh ginger, and heat from red chilies. It’s my new favorite pantry staple and what makes this chicken easy yet flavorful.
These reggae baby back ribs got me acquainted with another ingredient: guava paste. I enjoyed this thick, sweet, slightly tart paste and was surprised to find it easily at a local grocery store. Guava aside, the ribs feature some of my favorite ingredients: mango, lime, fresh ginger, cumin, and cinnamon – complementary and contrasting flavors ranging from sweet to acidic to earthy.
As always, let me know if you give any of the recipes a go, either on social media or by commenting on the article.
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