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This is a fairly easy flat bread that you can flavor with any herb. I used basil because I have so much of it in my garden, but you could easily substitute oregano, parsley or dill. I used fresh, but dried probably works well too. It’s a delicious, soft, slightly chewy bread with just a [...]
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Whenever I think about cooking Italian sausage, I think about Sam Giancana, the mob boss who was gunned down while frying up some Italian sausage, onions and peppers in his basement kitchen — only 4 blocks from my house! Of course that was several years ago, and I haven’t crossed anyone (lately) so I’m usually [...]
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This delicious change-of pace is a Greek variation based on Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Italian Cheeses and Artichokes, which I really enjoyed for flavor and ease of preparation. The Greek version is just as tasty but totally different, with the spinach, onions and feta blending perfectly together, complimenting the chicken flavor, and keeping it very [...]
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This simple and versatile classic marinade provides meats or vegetables with an oregano and garlic-based flavor that goes well with chicken, beef, onions, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms and many other ingredients. And it’s flexible too; add basil, thyme, rosemary or even red pepper flakes to jazz it up.
Enough for about 1-2 lbs. of meat or veggies.
Olive [...]
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This simple and delicious meal is perfect for a quick grilled dinner. The basic marinade can be used on a variety of meats and cuts for a strong oregano-based Mediterranean flavor. I was originally going to make chicken kebabs but laziness got the best of me and I decided to grill/stir-fry marinated chicken pieces in [...]
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Sometimes you want something a little different on the grill — easy, not too expensive, and quick too. This recipe for grilled stuffed chicken breasts is a simple change of pace using a prepared blend of Italian cheeses (parmesan, mozzarella, asiago, romano, provolone and fontina), a jar of artichokes, and basil. It’s just a few [...]
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This simple Italian marinade recipe works well on chicken, turkey, beef or vegetables. It’s a flexible marinade; similar ingredients can be substituted, but always use olive oil (extra virgin is recommended) for the best Italian flavor.
Olive Oil - 3/4 cup
White Wine - 3 Tblsp. (or substitute lemon juice or vinegar)
Basil - 2 Tblsp. fresh, chopped [...]
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Kebabs are great for grilling get-togethers because you can do most of the preparation beforehand. They cook quickly and look so beautiful when they come off the grill.
Tex-Mex kebabs are marinated and brushed in sauce made of beer, cilantro and a bit of cumin and peppers to give the meat and vegetables a fresh and [...]
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I’ve been experimenting with marinades and came up with this easy and flavorful marinade to use on beef, chicken, pork and veggies. Because it contains beer and lime juice, it will tenderize beef, and the flavor of the cilantro and onions really comes through. I add hot pepper flakes and the heat is perfect for [...]
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These Asian-flavored kebabs are a nice change of pace from the usual burgers and hotdogs, and healthier too.
With peppers, onions and mushrooms, it’s a complete quick meal in a few simple steps. You can easily add some matching sides — like cold sesame noodles, Asian coleslaw or plain rice — and you’ll have a [...]
