Tag Archives: Fourth of July

Grilled Pork

It's better to marinate the pork at least three hours, or better yet, overnight in the refrigerator. When I cook meat on the grill, I usually add dry rosemary twigs to the fire, it gives the meat an excellent taste and aroma. Do not over cook the pork on the grill, otherwise the meat will turn tough and dry. Remember the...
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Toast with Grilled Avocado

The first time I tried this appetizer was at a local winery when we went with our friends for a  special chef's dinner. I immediately fell in love with it! It's quick and easy appetizer to prepare and so delicious! Our friend Chuck brought the same appetizer to our party a few days later and after that I decided...
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Grilled Lamb with Rosemary

Lamb  is my favorite meat for grilling. The secret with grilling the perfect lamb kebab is to get it done quickly. This will hold in moisture and make the meat tender. Also for the most tender results, use meat cut from the top round of the leg of lamb, or trim around the connective tissue of a butterflied leg to...
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Chicken Kebabs on the Grill

Easy and simple recipe for chicken kebabs with soy sauce and honey. These kebabs you can cook outside on the grill or in your kitchen. Lime juice can  be substituted for lemon. If you like spicy meat, you can add chili powder or finely chopped chili pepper to the marinade. Chicken kebabs are well served with vegetables, salad, rice...
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Grilled Chicken Wrapped with Leeks and Bacon

I like to grill chicken thighs because the meat is not very dry when it's ready, but with this recipe you can cook chicken breast too. Wrapped in bacon the chicken will not burn and the meat will stay moist, saturated with the flavor from the bacon. Juniper berries and leeks give an original flavor to the chicken....
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Russian-Korean Carrot Salad

This dish is very popular in my country, it's a must for any holiday. The funny thing is that in Korea this salad doesn't exist, but it was made by Koreans who  immigrated to Russia in the 1860s. This is a marinated salad with fresh carrot as the main ingredient and seasoned with oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, coriander seeds, and...
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