Barbeque Cuisine
by Vincent Burkett
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Most peoples preferred barbeque fare is the simple items:
burgers, steaks, and hotdogs. However, variety can be the
spice of life and there~s no reason to only stick with
tried and true favourites when grilling. You can devise
creative, sumptuous meals, all with the flavour that is
unique to the barbeque, with just a few simple steps.
In years gone by, we tended to think only of the main
course as being fit for the barbecue. But what about all
those side dishes with potential? Instead of the typical
potato or green salad, how about cooking some veggies on
the barbeque grill as well. The secret to these sides is
preparing a great marinade. Some of the best for vegetables
contain sweet and sour flavors, sesame oil, or even a
honey-mustard glaze.
Cooking veggies in tin foil is an excellent way to create
memorable side dishes. Slice and chop some of your
favorites; such as red onions, multi-colored peppers, a
type or two of potatoes, and mushrooms. Tear off a large
piece of tin foil and place the vegetables on top. Add
several butter pats, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and
you~re ready to cook. Close the foil tightly around your
creation and put it on the barbeque. Let the packet cook
for about 20 minutes. As soon as it~s finished, dump the
veggies out into a serving bowl, and you have a succulent
and simple dish.
The next time you barbecue, don~t forget your vegetarian
family and friends. There are enumerable ways to prepare
vegetables on your grill, and even meat eaters will love
them. One great idea is to marinate some portabella
mushrooms in balsamic vinegar and olive oil and then grill
them for just a few minutes. You can treat them just like
you would a burger by putting them on a bun with condiments
such as garlic and watercress mayo.
Another delicious option for the barbeque grill is fish.
Many people shy away from grilling fish because the light
texture of some types of fish will easily fall apart on the
grill. But there are several varieties, like salmon and
halibut, which offer a firm flesh that grills beautifully.
Fish is a dish that cooks up to perfection on a barbeque.
Most barbecue dishes are greatly enhanced by a simple
marinade ~ for fish, a sweet soy based dressing is the
perfect grilling flavour. Simply combine olive or sesame
oil with some brown sugar, add a little soy sauce. Cook
over a medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Let the
sauce cool, then pour over your fish. Set aside some of
the marinade to use as a basting or dipping sauce.
Remember, fish cooks much more quickly than chicken or
beef, so watch carefully.
It~s not difficult to be an expert barbeque chef; it just
takes a little creativity and desire for adventure.
Barbeque isn~t only for summer months, you can barbeque
year-round. Don~t forget to look for new recipes in some
of the many barbeque cookbooks. You may find some new
favourites, main dishes, vegetables, marinades and
dressing, maybe even a dessert or two. All perfect for the
backyard barbeque.
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