Backyard Barbecued Ribs

  Labor Day marks the sad end of our beloved summer, so why not make the most of the holiday with a backyard barbecue? Our family loves ribs, so years ago I came up with a tasty rub and quick barbecue sauce that pleased us all. When we moved to Highland Park in 1985, a […]

Fire Up the Grill 06-25-2012

Is there a lovelier smell than dinner sizzling on the grill? We don’t think so. When it’s hot and steamy out, avoid turning on your oven, and instead fire up the BBQ. Whether you use charcoal, wood or propane, we’ve got lots of easy, but delicious ideas for dinner. Plus, if you need grilling tips, […]

Last Chance to Grill

Labor Day might be over, but you don’t have to put away your grill yet! Here’s a round up of our favorite recipes that put your grill to good use. Cuban Tortilla Sandwiches Recipe The traditional pork and Swiss, but grilled like a quesadilla. Yum and easy. Glazed Grilled Salmon Recipe A classic, but can’t […]

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

  Any recipe that asks you to “open a can of beer and drink half” deserves a place on the menu for Father’s Day. Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue! Bible, made the Beer Can Chicken famous. Famous Beer Can Chicken Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 Cook Time: 1 hr. Ingredients 1 chicken (3-1/2 to […]