Better Homes - Better Homes and Gardens Fresh Grilling: 200 Delicious Good-For-You Seasonal Recipes

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Fresh grilling : 200 delicious good-for-you seasonal recipes / Better Homes and Gardens.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-544-24219-7 (paperback); ISBN 978-0-544-24544-0 (ebk)
1. Barbecuing. I. Better Homes and Gardens.
TX840.B3F745 2014
641.7'6dc23

Editor: Jan Miller

Project Editor: Tricia Bergman, Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Project Writer: Lisa Kingsley, Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Recipe Testing: Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen

Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen Product Supervisor: Juliana Hale

Contributing Photographers: Karla Conrad, Jason Donnelly

Contributing Stylists: Main Dish Media, Sue Mitchell, Jennifer Peterson, Charles Worthington

Publisher: Natalie Chapman

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Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen

Senior Editor: Adam Kowit

Editorial Assistant: Molly Aronica

Managing Editors: Marina Padakis, Rebecca Springer

Production Editor: Jacqueline Beach

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Production Assistant: Mindy Samuelson, Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Our seal assures you that every recipe in Better Homes and Gardens Fresh Grilling has been tested in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. This means that each recipe is practical and reliable and meets our high standards of taste appeal. We guarantee your satisfaction with this book for as long as you own it.

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garden-fresh grilling

Its the evolution of grilling: What started as the ancient practice of cooking a piece of meat, fish or game over a flame gets far more interesting with the addition of a fresh elementseasonal fruits and vegetables that bring freshness, flavor, and nutrition to this popular cooking method.

More and more, it seems, we want to eat our vegetables. The proliferation of home gardens, farmers markets and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) both supports and is proof of a growing interest in the healthfulness and variety of the foods we eat. No longer relegated to side-dish status, fresh vegetables and fruits now more readily take center stage or are given equal weight to the meats, poultry and fish on our plates. The days of steaming or boiling being the only options for cooking fresh vegetables are long past. Flame-kissed fruits and veggies are extraordinarily flavorfuland beautiful too.

Every recipe in Better Homes and Gardens Fresh Grilling features fresh produce in some formand in a variety of preparations, from classic American () perfect for entertaining.

Special features of Fresh Grilling include a for information on choosing, storing and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, from Apples to Zucchini.

With a grill and some gorgeous fresh produce, a delicious dinner is just a few flame-licks away. Enjoy!

at a glance

The recipes in this book feature icons to help you find something healthy or quickor both.

The following icons indicate a recipe meets the following criteria:

LOW CALORIE Appetizers 200 calories or less per serving; Main Dishes 500 calories or less per serving; Salads and Sides 150 calories or less per serving; Desserts 300 calories or less per serving.

WEEKDAY FRIENDLY Recipe is 30 minutes or less from start to finish.

Cooking food over an open flame may be the most primitive way to make dinner, but there are a few things you need to know about modern grilling before you embark on it. Here are the fundamentals of equipment, fuel, and cooking techniques.

grill types

The kind of grill you buy will depend on your personality, your lifestyle, and your cooking stylewhether your days are relaxed or busy, and whether you want everything as streamlined as possible or if you dont mind some extra steps. Heres a quick look at the two basic types of grill.

Charcoal Grills

The fuel for this most basic type of grill is charcoal. They generally have a round or square box construction with a charcoal grate that holds hot coals on the bottom and a grill rack above. Most models feature vents on the bottom and the lid to control temperature.

The most common type of charcoal grill is the kettle grill, which features a deep, rounded bowl and lid that is ideal for barbecuing and smoking. The temperature is controlled by manipulating vents on the top and bottom. For a portable option, consider a hibachi. This grill consists of a small firebox with one or two grill racks. Use it for direct-cooking small cuts of meat.

The classic kettle-style grill allows heat control from two sets of ventsone at the base of the kettle and one on the lid.

Gas Grills

Fueled by propane tanks or a natural-gas hookup, this type of grill is a convenient alternative to a charcoal grill. Gas grills have a metal box lined with liquid-propane burners on the bottom. The burners are topped by a heating surface of metal bars, lava rocks, or ceramic briquettes that disperse heat throughout the grill. The smoky aroma and flavor of grilling is generated as drippings from food fall onto the hot bars or stones.

When choosing a gas grill to fit your cooking style, look for such essential features as a reliable, easy-to read thermometer; quick-start ignition; and sturdy, easy-to-clean grill gratesone of which is elevated.

keep it clean