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Beef Kafta (Lebanese Meatballs on a Stick)

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Meatballs on a stick, what could be more simple and delicious.  Whether you are looking for an easy recipe for entertaining or something fun for camping, Beef Kafta is the perfect solution! I was looking for something a little different to BBQ last weekend and I came up with this version of the popular Lebanese dish, Beef Kafta.  If your gang loves beef and a little heat, this recipe is going to do it for you.  The fun part of cooking meatballs on a stick are all the …

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Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes

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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 …

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How to Grill THE BEST Steak Ever!

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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 …

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Ribs! We’re Bringing Sexy (Baby) Back

By //  by Chef Christopher

"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, …

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Nanny’s Famous Chicken & Ribs

By //  by Candace Sampson

My mother is a FABULOUS cook. To eat a meal at her house is to love her forever. Just ask my friends. This week she took advantage of our incredible spring weather and hosted the seasons first BBQ. She pulled out her famous chicken and rib sauce for us. I'm glad she did because I get to share with you. Trust me, this is the ONLY sauce recipe you'll ever need! The recipe is an old one, like your grandma used to give you, so quantities of chicken and ribs varies. If you end up with leftover …

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You would think that after six years of living with food allergies, we've got it all down pat. But one can be a little too complacent and too trusting. We ended up spending Thanksgiving in the ER because we assumed, and …

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