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Whether it’s a hot summer or in the dead of winter, we all crave that BBQ flavor of the grill. Sometimes, burgers are all you need to fill that void. It’s fun to play around with burger flavors, and what is more “summertime” than the southwest flavors of the USA? Play around with different crumbs to change flavor and add small ingredients to create the flavors you desire. Check out  [ Read More ]

I would venture to say that most people love baked potatoes, especially with a bit of a BBQ taste. Am I right? I thought so…So, here’s a way to make them without having to slave in your kitchen with a hot stove for at least an hour. You can literally have baked potatoes, even with that BBQ flavor, done in 15 minutes. Here’s how… Type: Side Dish Recipe Serve With:  [ Read More ]

It’s summer time in North America, and that means we are barbecuing out butts off! Well, at least I am, every chance I get. In fact, I feel guilty when I don’t get out there and grill knowing the Canadian winter is so long. Everyone’s favorite has to be the perfect steak. I’ll bet you can smell that steak on the grill when your neighbors are using their BBQs, don’t  [ Read More ]

It’s summer time again, and it’s the perfect occasion to break out your BBQ. However, there are some people out there that dread their beloved grill, simply because they find it difficult to create meals that turn out perfectly, and instead are burnt to a crisp or stuck on the grill grates to this day! No need to worry. Remove all anxiety with these Essential Grilling Tips From Qvc’s David  [ Read More ]

Have you been waiting to experience real tailgating in the your own backyard on your own patio or deck this Fall? Have you been dreaming of the smokey, charbroiled deliciousness of tasty tidbits off your very own amazing stainless steel grills you see all over television cooking shows? Have you been imagining you could barbecue just like Emeril Lagasse? Fire Magic Grills can make all of that happen, with a  [ Read More ]

Kids are back to school, it’s cooling off outside (unless you’re in Dallas…LOL), and it’s football season. That’s for certain. Now’s the time to get outside and enjoy that lovely weather on your patio and grill out. You can have fun tailgating at home enjoying the Major League Baseball Games, NFL or College football by trying that Texas Tailgating Beer Can Chicken I’ve told you about, but you’ll want a  [ Read More ]

Grilling on the BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy Labor Day! I’ve compiled 7 of my favorite BBQ posts for you to choose from here: 1. How to Grill Buffalo Burgers – These are lean, mean and perfect for your grill! Absolutely delicious, really easy and at Whole Foods Market, about the same price as their ground beef. 2. How to Marinate Meat – A must-know when it comes  [ Read More ]

Now, as you all know, I love BBQ and I love burgers! What you may not know is that we play sand volleyball every weekend and sometimes during the week when it’s nice weather here in Dallas – either at Lone Star Volleyball Club or at Yucatan Beach Club in Coppell, Texas – they’re right across the street from each other. Well, when we play at Lone Star, as long  [ Read More ]

When I say “Buffalo”, I don’t mean the city, although I live very close to Buffalo! I mean the wild animal roaming the plains of North America – well, they used to anyway. Now, they’re farmed for their hide and meat. Kenney and I decided to make Buffalo Burgers the other night after seeing that the price at Whole Foods Market was the same as the ground beef. What’s wonderful  [ Read More ]

I am a marinating queen! I love flavor! When I have a marinating steak, I love to experiment with flavors, but often falling back on my “trusty rusty” recipe I’ve used for ages. * Tip: When marinating, you don’t need to be precise with your measurements. Just be sure you have enough marinade in the container to completely coat the meat. Have a large Ziploc-type bag ready. Rinse steaks under  [ Read More ]

This basic recipe can be used for beef burgers or even chicken burgers! Tasty, simple, easy and enhances the flavor of the meat! Delicious!!! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Main Dish Serve With: A fresh, crisp side salad Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 14 min Yield: 4 burgers Ingredients: If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply my pantry so that  [ Read More ]

What was my very favorite thing I ate when I was in Australia? If I was pinned down to have to answer this, I would say it was the calamari! I’d never had calamari any differently than the breaded and fried version, as you would get at Olive Garden here in America. They don’t make it like this in Aussieland, unless you go to a fish & chips shop…No, No,  [ Read More ]

Okay, so I’ve sang the praises of Baker’s Ribs in Dallas, Texas before as having the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life! I just love this place, we went there twice this week while I visited Dallas, and I just couldn’t eat another pork dish…LOL… So, I decided to order the sliced BBQ beef brisket plate…OMGoodness! The sliced beef brisket is absolutely

To All of My Fellow Canadians: Have a Safe and Super Canada Day! I hope everyone will get to enjoy some BBQ, Cocktails, R&R and the Fireworks tonight! Maybe some of you have hit up your local carnivals…If you’re from my area, you’ll no doubt be in Port Dalhousie tonight! Looking for some BBQ ideas for Canada Day? Check out my BBQ Grilling Category. Want to make some neat cocktails?  [ Read More ]

I just got back from another trip to Dallas, Texas…supposedly the home of BBQ… Well, I have to tell you, I am a REALLY picky person when it comes to BBQ. If it’s not JUST RIGHT, I can’t and won’t eat it. I am not a typical BBQ lover. I don’t like “red sauce”, anything vinegary or tomato-flavored in the sauce on my barbecued meat! To me, real BBQ is  [ Read More ]

This recipe was inspired during my trip on vacation to Canadian cottage country! Gorgeous and so delicious on the grill! I mean…REALLY good! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Alone or on top of ice cream Prep Time: 3 min Cook Time: 14 min Yield: 4 plum halves – Probably enough for 1 person . Ingredients: Instructions:

Super Bowl is a major holiday in my house! Of course the main event is the Football Game, but what puts the icing on top are the fabulous snacks and appetizers we demolish!!! Check out what we love to eat on Super Bowl! 1. Grandstand Guacamole 2. Chip Dip of Champions 3. The Best Tandoori Chicken Wings 4. All-Star Bean Dip 5. Texas Tailgating Beer Can Chicken This is just  [ Read More ]

Do you love that wood-smoked, char-broiled flavor of cooking food over a real fire? Here are some fantastic tips for cooking with real woods! *** Tips For Cooking With Real Firewood By Josh Dusick I love to cook over real fire! Whether on a gas grill, charcoal grill, smoker grill, fire pit or even in my fireplace, cooking with fire is fun and creates unique and delicious aromas and flavors  [ Read More ]

Whether it’s Football or Baseball playoffs, this fall promises to be an exciting sports season. Some are crazy, fanatical sports nuts, and some are just in it for the tailgate parties. Either way, make it a season of tailgating to remember! There are a number of things to keep in mind when planning to tailgate. Here is a wonderful article that brings up some points you may not have thought  [ Read More ]

I love tailgating! My husband is from Texas…You know, the home of “Friday Night Lights“! Football is life in the great state of Texas, and you can guarantee to see us at at least 1 game every weekend…It is a real celebration…so why not tailgate? Tailgating is a great time for sports fans, and not-so-much sports fans alike to enjoy the game and each other! This is the ultimate in  [ Read More ]