A Great Choice for Your Kitchen

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Ribs | Posted on 18-12-2009

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Silicone cooking utensils are becoming more and more popular these days. I was in my favorite gourmet cookware store and they had a pretty good display of silicone cookware and utensils.It just so happens that I was looking to replace an old basting brush that I had. I have never had any luck with basting brushes no matter what they were made of. I have used natural bristle brushes and nylon, they never seem to hold up well or last very long.I decided to pick up a silicone basting brush while I was there. One of the advantages that I immediately picked up on about this cooking utensil is it appeared to be quite flexible and there is no need to worry about bristles shedding or for more details visit to www.chicken-wing-cookbook.com fraying. Also they work well with non-stick cookware because they are soft and flexible and will not damage the non-stick surface. They will work well with traditional cookware sets also.The next day I threw some ribs on the grill and decided to try out this new silicone brush. Well let me tell you, for more details visit to www.chef-123.com this basting brush really worked well. It held the BBQ sauce that I was using to baste the ribs better than any other traditional brush I have ever used. It is also dishwasher safe and cleaned up well in the dishwasher.This gourmet cookware store also had a pretty good selection of siliconbakeware and other cookware. Now I don’t know if this type of cookware is right for all kitchen uses but it is definitely worth looking at and evaluating it on a case by case basis.Since I was pleased at the way this simple basting brush worked I will definitly be looking at other silicone utensils like spatulas spoons and other cookware.What I have learned about silicone cookware is that it is not totally a non stick cookware. Some manufacturers of this type of cookware and bakeware still recommend that you grease or lightly flour it before using it.Some advantages of silicon cookware, bakware and utensils are that they are stain resistent, dishwasher safe, will not retain odors or flavors and cools down quickly.

Memorial Day Menu and Recipes

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Ribs | Posted on 10-12-2009

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This Memorial Day cook up some lip smacking delicacies for your friends and family. Show off your culinary calibers and soak in all the praises showered on you. Its summer!!! And Memorial Day is the right occasion to treat your taste buds to some sizzling barbecue, steaks, grilled potatoes, pies, desserts, salads and much more. Barbeque undoubtedly tops the list. If you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or a special Memorial Day barbecue party this year here’s a list of items to include in your menu.

• A succulent barbecue

• Steaks

• Bacons

• Delicious Chicken preparations (anything will be gorged on)

• Grilled Asparagus

• Corn on the Cob

• Roasted potato salads or shrimp salads

• Grilled Zucchini

• Cream and cheese sandwiches

• Baked beans

• Strawberry Melon Wedges

• Pork Ribs

• Hotdogs

• Burgers (lamb, chicken…anything!)

• Strawberry Cream Pie

• Lemonade (a real refreshing idea)

• Sundaes

• Special Memorial Day Cake (top it with blue syrups, white cream and red cherries to give that patriotic flavor in it)

• Memorial Day pies (don’t forget the blueberry and raspberry toppings)

• Tomato Tarts

If the kitchen is your lab and you love to experiment around with some cool recipes this summer, here are a few you might just try out. What’s better than to start off with a yummy salad recipe –

Spinach & Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

• One 9 ounce package of baby spinach leaves

• 1 1/2 cups of sliced strawberries

• 1/3 cup toasted almonds

• 3-4 sliced green onions

• Olive oil

• White Balsamic vinegar

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper ( to taste)

Instructions:

• Toast the almonds on a pan in the oven at 300 degrees F for a few minutes (they brown quickly) or place the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat until toasted (shake the skillet a few times while over the heat to toast evenly)

• Make sure to remove any stems from the spinach and place the leaves in a salad bowl with the green onions

• Drizzle with a little olive oil (just enough to lightly coat the spinach)

• Place the bowl in the refrigerator until serving time

To serve:

• Rinse the strawberries just before tossing the salad, dry them and slice them

• Add the toasted almonds and sliced strawberries to the salad bowl and sprinkle with white balsamic vinaigrette to taste

• Add a little salt and fresh ground pepper and toss the salad and then plate

And who can ignore a BBQ recipe on Memorial Day. Here’s one to check out –

BBQ Steaks

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt ( to taste )

1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

1 pinch cayenne pepper

2 (1/2 pound) beef rib eye steaks

In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke and cayenne pepper.

Place steaks in a shallow, nonporous dish, and pour marinade over steaks. For optimum flavor, rub the liquid into the meat. Cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high to high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 8 minutes per side on a lightly oiled grate.

And here’s one for the burger lovers –

Wasabi Salmon Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder

• 1 pound salmon fillet

• 2 each scallions

• 1 each egg

• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

Whisk soy sauce, wasabi powder and honey in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

With a large chef’s knife, chop salmon using quick, even, straight-up-and-down motions (do not rock the knife through the fish or it will turn mushy). Continue chopping, rotating the knife, until you have a mass of roughly 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. Add scallions, egg, ginger and oil; stir to combine. Form the mixture into 4 patties. The mixture will be moist and loose, but holds together nicely once the first side is cooked.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until firm and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Spoon the reserved wasabi glaze evenly over the burgers and cook for 15 seconds more. Serve immediately.

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Time Saving Kitchen Supplies

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 09-12-2009

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Cooking can be a tedious task if you are not prepared with the proper supplies. If you have the right tools, this process can be much less stressful while also saving you a lot of time.

Manufacturers are quite familiar with the problems faced in the kitchen, so they are constantly innovating on kitchen supplies that save time and effort. With the most efficient tools and gadgets, kitchen chefs can be more productive and organized.  Even the flavor and quality of meals improve when cooks have more time to prepare a meal properly. The following tools are excellent products that can help make the cooking process faster.

Microwave Chip Maker

This kitchen gadget can save you plenty of time and plenty of…calories.  Your kids ask you for chips and fries all the time but you hesitate to feed them with the supermarket variety because they are loaded with trans-fat. You can delight your children by making chips in just minutes, at the same time trimming off the unwanted fat content.

Choose some potatoes (or fruits and vegetables) and use the chip maker to slice them up.  Once you have filled up all the slots, put the chip maker into the microwave.  You get 36 crisp fries very quickly. No more frying and standing around the stove waiting for them to be golden brown.

Service Bar on Ice

When you are having an outdoor picnic in the park or having a BBQ at your house, it can be difficult to keep your food fresh for a long period of time. This is especially possible when they are exposed to the sun for long periods of time.

Food Decorating Pen

If you are hesitant to make cakes, brownies and cupcakes because you cannot decorate them with your favorite icing, this problem is solved with the food decorating pen. Instead of fumbling and mishandling the traditional pastry bag and spending minutes washing it after use, you can now opt for this food decorating pen that’s guaranteed to produce professional results.

Your pastries and cakes may look like they came out of a bakery. Use this food decorating pen for your cookies, muffins, cakes and other sweet delights and save yourself a lot of time.  All you need is to make your favorite sauce or icing (or store-bought icing), fill the pen with it and simply squeeze the sides to add the icing to your dessert.  It comes with two nozzles:  one for fine lines and the other for thicker lines.  Make smiley faces, hearts, stars, doodles – anything that stirs up your creativity!

If your recipe calls for pitted olives or pitted fruit, this pitter does not create a kitchen mess with splatters!  It comes with a shield that eliminates splattering altogether and pits your olives and fruit like a pro.

It can handle giant size olives and fruits and comes with a front cup to catch all the pitted flesh.  The non-slip comfortable grip ensures that you can pit as many olives and fruits as needed without tiring out your wrists. The pitter performs the task 100% and it can easily goes into the dishwasher. This also helps you save time without the need to wash it by hand

Slicers:  Cutting up summer fruits effortlessly!

If your family loves fresh pineapple, but you hesitate to purchase it because of the difficiulty involved in cuting it, this neat gadget delivers a perfectly cut pineapple in just seconds.  It can peel, core and slice a whole fresh pineapple without your hands getting entangled and pricked!

In just one swift uni-directional motion, your pineapple remains whole and ready to become a crowd pleaser.

Want a large melon sliced as well?  Summer fruit can be prepared and served quickly to friends and family with this ingenious melon slicer.  This kitchen tool produces 12 uniform slices of your watermelon, honeydew or cantaloupe.  It is made with a comfortable and robust grip so you are spared from hand and wrist fatigue.  Do not let summer’s unwieldy fruits tire you out.  Save precious time with these pineapple and melon slicers! Both slicers are made of durable plastic and can go into the dishwasher any time!

Sandy Darson is a freelance writer who writes about home accessories, often focusing on specific items such as number cake pans.
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Is A Big Green Egg As Good As They Say It Is?

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Ribs | Posted on 05-12-2009

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Do we believe the hype? I’ve read the brochure, visited the website and watched all the DVDs. In fact if there’s any piece of promotional material for the Big Green Egg that I haven’t read I’d be surprised and it all sounds too good to be true. That is of course if you are a barbecue nutcase like me!
If you’re lucky enough to live in North America (and to some extent in Europe) you’ve probably heard of a Big Green Egg but I have to confess that it wasn’t until I started to publish my smoker grill recipes that I actually discovered the Egg and it’s humble origins in the Orient. I was intrigued, but living in the UK, how do I get hold of one? I phoned Big Green Egg in the US, they were really helpful and everyone that I spoke to said they cooked on an Egg and all year round at that! OK I’m sold, I’ve gotta have one to see what all the fuss is about.
To be fair, it was a big decision because these ceramic barbecues aren’t cheap and by the time it landed at my door in England it has cost me the best part of $2000. It had better be good. So am I happy?……..ABSOLUTELY!
It’s the middle of winter and I’m outside preparing the charcoal, my neighbors are looking at me as if I’m demented but my kids are so excited when I tell them that it’s ribs for supper. I have my own favorite barbecue sauce recipe which I use first as a marinade, then as a mop and finally I warm it up for sauce. Good use of ingredients and just the right amount of chili. The best bit of all is that I get the last laugh as the smoke rises over the fence into my neighbors garden and they get the aroma full on!
I do my ribs for about an hour per pound at a temperature of 225°F with the plate setter in place for indirect cooking. To maintain a constant temperature I find that leaving the bottom draft door open half an inch and the small vents on the top daisy wheel open half is about right but once you’re in the vicinity use the daisy wheel to fine adjust for the final preferred temperature.
There’s a couple of things that I found out using the Big Green Egg that I’d like to share with you and the first is the economy and thorough burning of the charcoal. Compared with a conventional BBQ grill the consumption is so low and any charcoal not burnt just stays in the firebox until next time. The other point is do take care to clean out the ash on a regular basis otherwise this will prevent you getting up to the higher temperature ranges. I clean mine out after every third cookout but I guess this depends on how much ash you’re generating.
So should you believe the hype? In my view, the answer has to be yes. It’s everything that they say it is – and more (I use it as a tandoor and do Indian cooking on it too!) so I’m going to be cooking on mine for many years to come.

How To Build A Barbecue For Under $1

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 05-12-2009

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I went into my local garden centre recently to find that the whole place have been completely re-vamped and a massive area dedicated to barbecues and smokers. What did this tell me?……..Two things:-
1.Barbecue grills and outdoor smokers continue to become more popular recreational equipment.
2.There’s money to be made!
Let’s face it; the smartest “in your face” displays have got to be for the products that carry the biggest margins, right? Having spoken to the manager I think maybe it’s the accessories where a killing can be made but whatever the case, you can quite easily spend a serious amount of cash on a new barbecue grill and that will be completely wasted money if you buy the wrong thing.
Consider the situation twenty odd years ago before modern manufacturing techniques, globalization and low cost country sourcing, the situation was even worse for someone with no income and lots of leisure time (you guessed it, I was a student!). CD’s had just appeared on the music shelves (a big drain on cash compared to vinyl), I don’t think the word download was in our vocabulary and certainly the thought of getting free barbecue recipes off the internet could be nothing more than a dream.
I was doing what students do best – having one long party! But the opportunity to have a barbecue party was nil because we simply couldn’t afford to buy a barbecue, and to a confirmed outdoor cooking enthusiast. It was at this point that I decided to build my homemade brick barbecue out of 16 second hand bricks and two cake cooling trays.
Not only is this a great low cost introduction to charcoal barbecue grills it’s also a wonderfully portable system too. Simply lay 8 bricks on the ground in two rows of four to make a square. On two sides place 2 bricks (on their sides) and place another 2 bricks on top so that in cross section you’ve now got a U shape. Throw the charcoal on the brick base a span two cake cooling grids across the top and there you have it.
The cake cooling trays are really cheap in the supermarket and (as a true student has to) the bricks were acquired one night from a local housing development. So with the barbecue complete, how did I get hold of some good free BBQ recipes?
Well that’s where it all started to fall apart and a process of enthusiastic trial and error began. I’m pleased to say that those early formative years have paid off handsomely; all my friends still love my outdoor cooking and so much so that BBQ smoker recipes.com was born to document mine and my friends’ tasty creations.
If you do give the low cost barbecue a try, notice how the bricks heat up and create an “all round” heat. Not only is it cheap, it’s actually very effective too! I now have a ceramic barbecue at home and yes, it did cost more than $1, and this takes the heat retention to the ultimate. If you get hooked on outdoor cooking after trying my low cost grill then maybe it’s time to start saving?

Barbecue Grilling and Smoking Secrets Revealed

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 30-11-2009

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The art of barbecuing has got to be one of the oldest arts in the world. The first grilled items would have been those cooked over an open fire by the cavemen. Can’t you just visualize the first time they found the charred remains of a Saber Tooth Tiger in the forest? They were probably retrieving burning sticks for the cave fire and were enticed to the carcass by the inviting smell of the cooked flesh. In time they would have realized things like: animals were best cooked without the fur, and that meat cooked with certain woods tasted better than those done over ordinary spruce. This would have naturally led to experimentation with other combinations.

Then, one night as Mama Ugh was preparing some wild boar on a spit over the fire, Papa Yuck arrived home with a honeycomb he had discovered. While he was trying to melt the honey out of the honeycomb some of it dripped onto the hog meat and, —ZOWIE— BBQ sauces were born.

This experimenting still goes on today almost every time someone cooks over the open fire or in a state-of-the-art barbecue grill. Barbecuing fascinates us, like camp fires and fast flowing rivers. We long to reach back to ancestral times and explore culinary possibilities as they must have been. Today, however, we normally don’t cook over open fires. Our venture into the past is usually on an ultra modern Weber that operates on some kind of flammable gas and using a variety of choice cut meats and condiments.

Never mind, the thought is still there, and the competition just as intense, to grill the absolutely best BBQ dinner on the cave colony or in the modern day county.

We spend about $250 on a grill and upwards to $100 on accessories, and then experiment for the most part with steaks, ribs, chicken, hamburger, or pork, to try not to make it look like we “throwed it in the fire for fifteen o twenty minutes and then drug it out”. Then we add to the cost of our learning experience every time we fork out another twenty bucks for those choice cuts so that we can eat “primitive”.

Let’s take a look at what we need to consider before getting into barbecuing.

1.) Before you do anything else think carefully about what you want to barbecue or smoke and whether there is one piece of equipment available that is versatile enough to do everything you want your barbecue to do.

2.) If the grill is mainly for barbecuing, the next thing would be the equipment required or desired. I say desired because your individual tastes are the most important when making decisions regarding food. Do you prefer

You also need to ask yourself if the grill is to be used for grilling only, or also for smoking meat? Many BBQ’s today feature side burners and warmers, and you might even want built-in igniters if you choose a gas grill. There are even grills that are designed with special smoking features.

3.) Will you need accessories for your barbecue/smoker?

There is a wide range of products available and it is probably best to do a little research into these areas before you lay out your hard earned cash. I speak from experience when I say that you can easily spend a hundred dollars on accessories.

4.) Once you have the desired equipment you will need to choose the right type of meat or food based entirely on your personal preferences. A few choices include:

This list could go on and on. If you have a food that you like to cook you can probably find a way to barbecue it.

5.) Along with that you may want to put a little study into the types of

that you and those close to you would prefer. This is usually a matter of personal taste but can also be determined by the type and condition of the meat. Especially if you are considering grilling a lot of wild game meat you may want to use special marinades that will keep the meat more moist or even tenderize the steaks from your trophy animal. You may want to cook your baked potatoes with onion, garlic, and spices, or grill your corn in a butter bath.

6.) Then you will have to give consideration as to where you want to use and store your barbecue. By where you would like to use it I mean, giving consideration to anything flammable that might be too close to it and the availability of water in case of an emergency. For storing you need to decide if you are going to put it under cover such as a tool shed or whether to purchase a BBQ cover if it is to remain outdoors.

7.) Just as we do in our kitchens you will want to browse for the best recipes and procedures to produce the best grilled food possible. The only thing left for you to do is to search for and practice with different procedures and recipes, and then decide which friends you want to invite down and dazzle with your barbecuing prowess.

Howdy! My name is James Hudson.

Like many of you I too have fed far too much of my precious BBQ fare to the dogs. However, I also know that some of the best food I have eaten came off the family barbecue grill.

And like most of you, nothing stimulates my appetite more than the thought of a well grilled steak, succulent baby back pork ribs, smoked and grilled farmer’s sausage, or slightly crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth inside shrimp.

 

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I was raised in the country and have always loved the outdoors and cooking, especially over a open fire or hot coals. Hunting and fishing were a large part of my life until I went overseas to work as an oilfield engineer. I have lived and worked in numerous countries and tasted a great many varieties of foods. Barbecued fare is still a favorite. The last twelve years were spent in Guatemala doing missionary work and developing a regional Biodiesel program to create jobs and promote cleaner burning fuels. My favorite grilled items are baby back ribs and Winkler Farmer’s Sausage.

How To Make Your Own Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 28-11-2009

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When it comes to making homemade barbecue sauce, the process is pretty easy and you most likely have all of the ingredients on hand.Why should you make it instead of buying it? By making your own sauce, you save money and you control the ingredients. Once you have prepared the sauce, you can use it right away or you can refrigerate it for up to 3 days in an airtight plastic or glass container.Here is my family’s favorite BBQ sauce recipe which takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.Barbecue Sauce1 cup ketchup1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 cup hot water1/4 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt2 tablespoons minced onions1-2 tablespoons brown sugar1/8 teaspoon of basil (optional)In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, water and vinegar. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, celery salt, minced onions, basil and brown sugar. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes. Once the sauce has finished cooking, it is ready to use.Optional Flavorings: If you like your sauce sweet, increase the brown sugar by an additional tablespoon. If you like a little garlic taste to it, you can mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to your recipe. If you like it hot and spicy, you can add 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.Suggested Uses: You can brush the sauce onto hamburgers and chicken for baking or grilling. This sauce is great on beef and pork ribs too.

Shelly Hill has been working from home since 1989 in Direct Sales and is a Manager with Tupperware. You can visit Shelly online at: http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com or her recipe blog at: http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com
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Simple Way to Choose the Right Bbq

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 26-11-2009

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No matter what kind of food you want to barbeque, there is a barbecue out there that is perfect for your needs and budget.

When it comes to outdoor entertaining, or just enjoying a hot summer’s day, the barbeque is an important part of the whole experience. Whether you’re looking for portable and disposable models, or a stainless steal, state-of-the-art appliance with all of the latest gadgets, there are always a swath of different barbeques for your perusal.for more details go to www.chef-123.com. Remember, it isn’t just your cooking skills that will dictate the success of your barbequed   meals, but also choosing the proper barbeque to cater to your outdoor cooking needs and desires.

After all, little is more wasteful than paying good money for added features that you’ll never use, or having to try to make dinner for fifteen people on a one square foot grill. Therefore, before heading out to the barbeque store, or even before shopping around online, you will need to consider the different elements that should dictate your final BBQ decision.

Among the most important factors to remember are:

a. How much you want to spend b. How many people you’ll usually be cooking for c. How much space you have in your garden for cooking d. How (and if) you’ll be storing it in the winter

Once you have these answers figured out, you’ll be able to start thinking about the different barbeque types that are available to you.

If you’ll only be cooking occasionally, and on a smaller scale, disposable barbecues – foil trays with their own charcoal and lighter paper – may be exactly what you’re looking for. These are very simple to light, and will burn well for enough time to cook any reasonable meal. For more details go to www.july4-recipes.com.These are ideal for cooking in small spaces, or cooking on a picnic (where fires are permitted), but should not be your selection if you are looking into serious outdoor cookery.

Charcoal and gas barbeques come in many different shapes and sizes and are frequently collapsible for easy storage. Some are on casters, and while others require around 5 feet of patio space, others need less than half of that. Though some have side burners, rotisseries, griddles, hot plates, and other food warming gadgets, it’s important to consider the basics first, and build from there.

First, check out the cooking space. Will the space be large enough to handle what you’ll likely be cooking? Next, have a look at the size of the entire barbeque. Remember that you’ll not only need to have enough room for it, but also for yourself to work around it, as well as tables for holding your accessories, marinades, sauces, uncooked food, and naturally, for the people who will be eating your masterpieces. Remember that you’ll also need enough space in your garage or shed to store the barbeque during the winter.

Your barbeque should be tough enough to handle the great outdoors, as well as the wear and tear that you’ll inflict upon it. This means sturdy construction, metal work, and corrosion resistant paint and fittings. A cover is often very beneficial to keep out a spurt of rain, so you might consider that a good investment.

Lastly, have a look at the ease of lighting, cleaning, and charcoal removal. After that, all you need to consider is the color and overall appearance of the barbeque, and how it will compliment your garden.

Cooking Accessories for BBQ’s

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 24-11-2009

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Grilling is a time-honored tradition enjoyed by many families. Barbequing is great especially during the summer months or whenever the weather outside is warm. Grilling is also enjoyable because it is a relatively fast process (depending on the type of grill you have) and the food tastes great too! Barbequing also creates a delicious aroma and is a great occasion to bring together family and friends. Although every chef and grilling enthusiast has his or her own methods, hot dogs and hamburgers are always popular because there are so many excellent cooking accessories that make grilling these foods much easier.

Reliable Racks

A reversible rack is the perfect addition to the collection of any avid grill master. Use it on the slotted side and you have individual spaces for grilling multiple slabs of ribs off the rack. This allows you to grill enough to feed everyone at your summer party or family gathering. Flip it over and you are ready to barbeque that tasty brisket or even the holiday turkey for the whole extended family. Made with a non-stick coating, this grilling rack helps ensure that you spend less time cleaning up and more time with your friends and family.

Bountiful Baskets

Grilling family favorites such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and even sausage can be an even more enjoyable process with the right cooking tools. Flipping each burger or hot dog individually can be a slow process. After your food is finished cooking, you may have to clean the charred areas of the grill as well. This tedious process can be prevented with the proper tools.

Rather than turning each burger individually or turning those hamburgers one by one, add a handy basket to your grilling accessories that allow you to cook and turn four hamburger patties at once or a variety of sausage links. Not only does this make burger flipping a breeze, but it also makes clean up a snap since the food never touches the grill rack and the basket itself is made of non-stick material.

Kabobs are another tasty treat straight from the grill that can cause a considerable mess without the right tools. Although a simple skewer has long been thought to be the best way to grill up this meal, a kabob grilling basket is really the best way to go to avoid lost morsels, burnt food and a time consuming clean up after the coals have cooled. With kabob baskets, you can cut up your favorite cuts of meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and never waste a drop of flavor by puncturing them with the skewer. Instead, everything loads easily into this nickel-plated steel wire basket. Best of all, you can toss this into the dishwasher once you have completed the meal so that your time to relax can begin sooner.

Attractive Accessories

Everyone knows that most barbequed delights are only as good as the marinade and spices used during the cooking process. A good set of tongs should be present with your set of kitchen supplies. By investing in a set of tongs that also perform other important tasks, you can save a lot of time. Basting tongs are a great way to accomplish this. With the hand brush affixed onto the tongs, you can lift, baste, and turn your items all at the same time.

Even if you are not ready to turn in your trusty tongs for these upscale variations, you can still safely season all your grilling selections. Long handled salt and peppershakers in a hard wood design can keep your fingers from getting crisp while spicing up all your meals from the grill.

Quick Clean Up

Not every grilling surface is going to be perfectly clean at the end of a cookout, even with all of the unique and handy of grilling gadgets. Grease drips and meat can still stick. Rather than spending the day scrubbing the grill with steel wool and sturdy sponges, a Grill Daddy Brush is truly one of those cleaning devices that every griller should consider purchasing. Regardless of whether the grill is hot or cold, this powerful steam cleaner brush removes the residue that accumulates on the grill along with tough stuck-on grease. When you have finished your task, remove the cleaning head for easy cleaning in dishwasher.

Because the art of grilling is enjoyed by many households, it is important to have tools that make the process much easier and less stressful. If you are cooking hamburgers and hotdogs, it is helpful to use a basket that allows you to lift all the patties or hotdogs at the same time. This allows you to avoid picking up each hotdog or hamburger one at a time. You also reduce the risk of dropping the food. When cleaning the grill, it can be difficult to clean the residue thoroughly using a steel wool brush. You should consider a Grill Daddy instead.

These are all products that make your grilling life much easier. If you are planning a family get together or party for your friends, you should consider these tips and product suggestions, grill some delicious food, and enjoy!

Sandy Darson is a freelance writer who writes about home accessories, often focusing on specific items such as a glass beverage dispenser.
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Affordable Grill Master’s Cooking Accessories

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Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ Accessories | Posted on 23-11-2009

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It is time to fire up the BBQ and grill some delicious food the whole family can enjoy. Make it easier to create culinary masterpieces on the grill by making sure you have all of the accessories that a grill master needs. With the tools of a grill master by your side, you will be ready to cook, even if your grilling skills have not yet quite reached the level of a top grill chef.

In order to help this year’s grilling season be a great one, consider investing in the same tools that top grill chefs use. Constructed with quality materials that are made to last, these grill master tools will have you grilling at your best, for your family and friends for years to come. Every grill master should think about owning the following grilling and cooking accessories.

Electric Meat and Food Grinder

With a meat/food grinder, you can get foods ready for the grill faster and easier. It takes only a minute to grind a pound of fresh meat to make patties and rolls for grilling. This also helps reduce the risks for bacteria such as salmonella to grow on foods since you can move them from the fridge, to grinder, to grill much quicker. You can turn leftovers into new and exciting meals with an electric meat/food grinder, making them an even better investment for budget-minded families. You can find high-quality electric meat/food grinders costing only $100.

Burger Press

These handy accessories of Grill masters are a cinch to use for making over your ground meat into uniform-shaped patties to help them cook more evenly. Say goodbye to burnt edges and uncooked centers, with perfectly formed patties cooked evenly on the grill. Clean up on these is easy too. A quality burger press will cost you from $20-$25.

Burger Press Set

A burger press set gives you the flexibility to press ground meats into as many as 12 patties ahead of time, and then to store them in the freezer until you are ready to grill them. Grill masters use these to save time and the stress of readying meat for grilling when the grill is ready to go. They are a great accessory to have and yet they can cost you as little as $15 to $20 to own.

Grill Cookware

Every grill master can use some quality cookware made to stand up to the heat and demands of grilling. Saucepots for sauces and beans, and griddle pans help many grillers in cooking a variety of delicious foods on the grill. Costing $15-$20 each, and available in various colors and sizes.

Grill Charms

These sure are nifty to have on hand. They typically come in a set of 6 charms. You place each charm on a burger or other foods you are grilling so that you can keep track of them to cook to each person’s preference. At around $20, you can afford to charm everyone with the burger they wanted.

Slider Station

Mini burgers are a big hit with many burger fans. You do not even have to use your grill, just place the grill pan on your stovetop and in a flash people will be grabbing them up to eat. You can find slide stations in the $20-$25 range.

Chicken Rack

Chicken racks placed on your grill provide a neater cooking space for cooking chicken, while still leaving you plenty of cooking space for grilling burgers, bratwursts, vegetables, and other foods. They are really quite helpful for when grilling several chicken drumsticks, and reasonably priced at about $15.

Grilling Baskets

Grilling baskets work in the same way as chicken and other food racks do, for cooking foods that would otherwise spread out and take over the entire cooking surface of the grill, when you want to be able to cook different foods at the same time. $15-$20

Long Handled Shakers

These are great because they let you add salt, pepper, spices and other flavorings to the foods you are grilling, while keeping your hands a safe distance from the heat and hot grill surfaces. Costs around $18

Cedar Wood Planks

These are a trendy new way to add a gourmet touch to foods like fish, poultry, and vegetables, without adding calories, fat, or sodium to them, for healthy and great tasting meals. You can reuse these planks multiple times before replacing them with new. You can buy individual planks or in sets. A set of 3 cedar wood planks will run you around $15.

Grill Daddy Brush

This is a must-have for all Grill Masters. The least favorite thing about grilling is the messy clean up afterwards. Now whipping through cleaning the grill is a breeze with this grease-devouring machine! For $20 for the brush machine and replacement brushes available, can you really not afford to give yourself the gift of easier grill cleaning?

There are many more accessories for the Grill Master to help make grilling fun and easy. Equip yourself with the tools of the top grill chefs and fire up the grill for tasty grilled foods and a great time with your family this weekend.

Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about products for the home, often focusing on a particular type of product like cooking accessories.
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