5 beat-the-heat barbecues
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden.
It's that time of year, when most Canadians barbecue two or three times a week. To make it easy, we've created five new menus that are convenient (the whole meal cooks on the grill), quick (how does 30 minutes or less sound?), streamlined (each menu comes with a work plan) and nutritious (there's healthy portion control, the trimming of unnecessary fat to reduce calories and flare-ups, and a good balance of in-season vegetables).
A taste of the Mediterranean
Oregano Beef Koftas and Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Kabobs
Grilled Greek Pitas
30-minute Plan
• Prepare beef and vegetable skewers.
• Grill beef and vegetable kabobs.
• Make dip.
• Place pita breads on grill.
Fish for supper
Ginger Salmon Kabobs
Cucmber Salad
Barbecue Side-Burner Rice
30-minute plan
• Start rice on barbecue side burner.
• Combine fish marinade.
• Prepare salad.
• Cut, marinate and skewer salmon.
• Start grilling kabobs.
Tofu antipasto supper
Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Antipasto
Grilled Garlic Focaccia
30-minute plan
• Make balsamic vinaigrette.
• Drain and slice tofu.
• Prepare and grill vegetables and tofu.
• Grill focaccia.
Let's eat Southwest
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Fresh Tomato Salsa
30-minute plan
• Marinate chicken.
• Cut peppers into quarters.
• Prepare salsa; set aside.
• Grill chicken and peppers.
• Shred lettuce and cheese.
• Wrap tortillas in foil; heat on grill.
Starring chops and apples
Lemon Thyme Pork Chops
Cider-Glazed Apples and Onion
Micro-Grilled Potato Skewers
30-minute plan
• Microwave potatoes.
• Rub flavouring mixture on chops.
• Combine marinade for apples and onion.
• Grill apples, onion, pork and potatoes.
For more quick and easy dishes for hot summer nights check out "20-minute suppers" in the August 2004 issue of Canadian Living magazine.
Recipes
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Micro-Grilled Potato Skewers
Cooking the potatoes in the microwave makes for faster grilling later. Or you can cook them in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 mi... -
Oregano Beef Koftas
Middle East-inspired skewers are quite the meal when tucked into Grilled Greek Pitas along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and Yogurt Dip (see... -
Vegetable Kabobs
For even cooking, thread the vegetables loosely onto skewers or place in grill basket. -
Grilled Greek Pitas
Seasoning and grilling pita breads improve their texture and taste. You can also do this in a skillet on the stove. -
Ginger Salmon Kabobs
Salmon is high in protein and rich in vitamin A. Tasty and quick to make, it also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to coronary healt... -
Cucumber Salad
A sweet-and-sour dressing complements this refreshingly crisp salad. -
Barbecue Side-Burner Rice
Cook this on the barbecue side-burner or in the microwave oven. -
Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Antipasto
Garlic plays a key role in this antipasto platter, which is great for entertaining. -
Grilled Garlic Focaccia
Rub whole garlic cloves on the warm grilled bread to enhance its flavour. -
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Using skinless chicken is a healthy and delicious way to cut back on fat. Add some Fresh Tomato Salsa when you wrap up these tasty packages. -
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Bursting with freshness and vibrant flavour, this salsa adds moisture to ... -
Lemon Thyme Pork Chops
Be sure to trim the excess fat off the chops, which causes flare-ups that will char them. -
Cider-Glazed Apples and Onion
Grilling fruits and vegetables caramelizes their natural sweetness.
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