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Grilled Corn on the Cob

May 22, 2012 By 3 Comments

If you haven’t tried vegetables on your grill, you are really missing out.  Grilled corn on the cob is my all-time favorite.  My Secrets of Grilling Corn on the Cob post is THE most popular post on Outdoor Cooking Magic.  Memorial Day is almost here and that traditionally kicks off the summer barbecue season and corn on the cob is usually available by then, so if you are grilling this Memorial Day, make sure that you are also grilling corn on the cob.   There are lots of ways to grill corn on the cob–I’m going to share two of my favorites.

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Grilled Asparagus

May 15, 2012 By 8 Comments

Last week I talked about healthy grilling and how to grill salmon on a plank.  Grilled vegetables is another great way to grill healthier foods and grilled asparagus is ideal.   Today I’m going to tell you a super easy way to grill asparagus.

To begin with, you need to prepare your asparagus by snapping the woody part off near the bottom of each spear.  If you hold the asparagus at the end with one hand and an inch or two up from the bottom with the other and just bend, the stalk will naturally break in the right place.

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Benefits of Almonds

May 9, 2012 By 21 Comments

Do you love almonds as much as I do?

There are a lot of ways to use almonds.  You can just pop them in your mouth for a quick and healthy treat and you can get sliced almonds to use on oatmeal or other hot cereal, in yogurt and much more.

What about using your food processor to make your own almond butter?  I have seen a lot of people do that and I want to try it sometime.  Almonds have so many great nutritious benefits too.  But as with anything else, eat them in moderation. [Read more...]

 
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Grilled Salmon on Planks

May 8, 2012 By 8 Comments

While beef and chicken are some of the most popular meats cooked on a grill, grilled seafood is also very popular. Salmon is one of the tastiest and has great health benefits.

Besides grilled salmon on planks is especially delicious and is simple to do. You’ll be cooking gourmet food right in your backyard!

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No Naughty Desserts May

May 2, 2012 By 3 Comments

I have a goal in May to skip the ‘naughty’ desserts. By naughty I mean junk I would normally choose like ice cream and processed cookies.

I’m going to try to cut down on dessert after dinner altogether but if I do have anything it will be something more healthy like fruity frozen ‘ice cream’, homemade granola bars, fruit, etc.

I will have homemade type goodies like banana bread, chocolate/peanut butter oat balls/bites, etc. BUT those will not be eaten in the evening and will be very limited.

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Healthy Grilling Tips

May 1, 2012 By 6 Comments

Please help me welcome our guest foodie blogger for the month.  My friend Scott will be sharing all kinds of healthy grilling tips for the entire month of May.  So be on the lookout every Tuesday for the next installment. Take it away Scott!

Summertime is almost here again and it’s time to grill!  Grilling is a healthy way to cook…if you do it right.  There are concerns about grilling and cancer, but if you follow these healthy grilling tips, you’ll dramatically reduce your risk and turn grilling into a safe, delicious, fun way to cook.  Here are 5 tips to get you started with healthy grilling. [Read more...]

 
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