If you're looking for an easy and delicious dessert idea that will wrap-up a perfect BBQ dinner, then Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes are it! The peaches grill up in minutes and they pair well with creamy vanilla ice cream. Choose your topping, a dollop of whipped cream and it's yum in a bowl. Grilling is a favourite way to cook in the summer in most households, mine included. Food tastes amazing, the heat and work is kept outside, and there's not much clean …
How to Grill THE BEST Steak Ever!
I am so excited! Summer is here, summer is here! I am whispering that, as I do the happy dance, just in case (it's not officially summer and this is Canada), I don't want to jinx this gorgeous weather we are having. I have had the BBQ out all winter but there's something said for grilling without snow up to your knees as you are flipping steaks out on the deck. Regardless of the weather, steak is fantastic grilled on the barbecue, if it's done right. So, pour a …
Ribs! We’re Bringing Sexy (Baby) Back
"I had a barbeque stain on my white t-shirt, you were killin' me in that mini-skirt" - Tim McGraw Father's Day is just around the corner and Capital Ribfest is about to take over Ottawa, so why not take a look at one of the things dads love most: ribs. Growing up in Montreal, ribs were often an overlooked side-dish at "barbecue" restaurants, which typically consisted of boring rotisserie-style chicken. It wasn't until later in life that I experienced true barbecue flavour. Naturally, …
Happy Anniversary, McDLT – Recreate the Legend At Home
As National Burger Month draws to a close, it's time to fondly remember a classic; the McDLT. If you think back far enough, you may recall that in 1985, fast-food giant McDonald’s was looking for new ways to get you to buy their products. Throughout the Decade of Decadence, we were treated to “innovative” menu offerings such as McNuggets, Chef Salads, the McRib, Mc Hotdog (sold at Toronto’s SkyDome) McPizza and the infamous McDLT. The purpose, for lack …
Foil Pack Bombay Potatoes
I'll have to admit that when the summer rolls around I tend to think that Indian food becomes a little too heavy for the season. I tend to think of all those rich, delicious sauces as comfort food and so in the past I deprived myself of amazing Indian food in the summer. That is until now. Meet my new best friend, Foil Pack Bombay Potatoes. These little babies are delicious hot or cold and make a great side with grilled tandoori chicken, or even with your hamburger. It's called Mixing in a …
