Issue 142
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Table of Contents
From the Staff4
Let’s Get Social5
Tips From our Readers6
In the Now10
Garden Fresh Bowls12
It’s time to put your garden’s harvest, or farmer’s market finds, to use in these full-flavored power bowls.
Freekeh & Vegetable Bowl with tofu12
Steak Taco Bowl with cilantro-lime dressing14
Tuna Poke Bowl with cauliflower rice15
Cantaloupe & Pasta Bowl with prosciutto16
Produce 41117
Steak Menus18
These flame-broiled beef steak menus will have you grabbing these overlooked cuts more often.
Spicy-Sweet Flank Steak18
Grilled Potato Salad18
Grilled Flap Steak with garlic & chile butter20
Grilled Peaches with raspberry vinaigrette21
Hanger Steak Tortas22
Baked Zucchini Chips23
Fair Food24
There’s no waiting in long lines for these fair treats, we’re bringing some of our favorites to your home.
Fried Pickle Dogs26
Grinders26
Funnel Cakes with powdered sugar glaze27
Seafood Dinners28
A refreshing salad topped with trout, and jerk fish with salsa and rice, both of these dinners are flippin’ good.
Sweet Corn & Pancetta Salad with steelhead trout28
St. Lucia Jerk Fish with banana salsa30
Caribbean Rice with cilantro & lime31
Healthy Cuisine: Beans32
Get the lowdown on beans. Not only are they good for your heart, there’s much more to toot about.
Cuisine Class: Homemade Bacon36
Learn how simple it is to make bacon at home — you’re going to think twice before buying it again.
Grilled Appetizers40
No need to heat up your house, move your apps to the grill. These small, but mighty flavorful bites are so irresistible, you won’t feel bad for having more than one.
Citrus Shrimp Pizzettes40
Piri-Piri Chicken Wings42
Barbecue Chicken Bruschetta43
Smoky Brie & Apple Chutney44
Cherry Chutney45
Twice-Baked Potato Poppers46
Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Mini Peppers47
Food + Fire48
Summer’s here, so what better cookbook to feature than Food + Fire by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. We’re sure it’s one you’ll want to grill with — especially their perfect pizzas.
Alpine Breakfast Pizza48
Artisan Fire Pizza Dough50
Zucchini Pizza with roasted garlic and pine nuts51
Blackberry Burrata Pizza53
S'mores Pizza53
Grilling Tools54
With so many tool kits available, we fired up the grill and tested the nights away to discover our favorites.
Grilling Basics56
A little refresher course on grilling never hurt anyone. From direct and indirect grilling, to helpful tips and tools to use — we’re setting you up for a successful grilling season.
Hard Seltzers60
If you’re already a fan of hard seltzers (or even if you’re not) these five easy-to-make cocktails are for you.
Black Cherry Smash61
Lime Drop Shot62
Shanghai Mule62
White Peach Margarita63
Iced Carajillo63
All About: Cucumbers64
Learn about the most common varieties, buying and storing info, plus some nutrition & health benefits.
Smashed Cucumber & Watermelon Salad with shrimp66
1 Ingredient 4 Ways: Cucumbers66
With a salad, pickles, granita, and a spread, these four refreshing recipes will keep you cool all season long.
Sweet & Spicy Refrigerator Pickles68
Cucumber Granita with pineapple & cilantro69
Benedictine Sandwiches69
Rubs & Sauces70
Spice it up or slather it on, we’ve got rubs, pastes, and sauces to jazz up anything you’re throwing on the grill.
Cajun Rub70
Cowboy Rub70
Thai Paste71
Herbed Garlic Paste71
Pomegranate Barbecue Sauce72
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce72
Smoky Tomato Sauce73
Orange-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce73
Ask the Editors74
Classic Clafouti76
This homey, country-French “pie” sticks with tradition with a cherry version, plus there’s a “tropical” take, too.