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Specific Dishes - The Classics of barbecue and grilling

The Classics of barbecue and grilling that you need to know if you truely want to be a master. Explore everything from Fajitas to Yakitori.
Making Meatballs - Meatball Sandwiches
A good meatball sandwich is a thing of beauty. Regardless of the occasion these wonderful sandwiches make any event great. By grilling your meatballs you add great flavor and reduce the fat. Trouble is, grilling meatballs isn't that easy, unless of course you thread the meatballs onto skewers to help hold them together and to make them manageable on the grill. So follow these easy steps and make the best meatball sandwiches you've ever had.
Making Pulled Pork Tamales
The best thing about pulled pork leftovers is all the great stuff you can do with it. One of my favorites is homemade pulled pork tamales. These can be a little labor intensive but these are the best tamales you will ever eat. The smoke flavor of the meat is not overpowered by the other ingredients. The masa casing is a mild addition to the pork.
Panini - The great Italian sandwich on your grill
Panino is a great sandwich. While not necessarily grilled, the popular version, catching on around the world is a grilled sandwich, stuffed with anything you can fit between two pieces of bread. To make a great panino sandwich you don’t need an expensive panini press, you just need a gas grill.
Grilling Soup - The grill adds flavor to anything you cook, even soup
It’s one of the oldest grilling jokes, but yes you actually can make soup on the grill. By grilling ingredients for your next soup, from tomatoes to sausages, you can add so much more flavor. So, don’t boil to cook, grill then soup.
Sausage - Get a clue about sausage making and all the various types
Sausage is one of humanities first and greatest attempts are preserving food. Despite its humble origins, sausages of all kinds have developed into an artform. Let me give you a little information about how sausage is made and some of the greatest hits of the sausage world.
Grilling Sausage - Grill them through, but hold in the flavor
It might seem simple to grill sausage, but they can be truly deceiving. There's an art to grilling a sausage, getting it done and holding in the flavor. Once you master the art you won't cook sausage any other way.
Yakitori - Japanese Chicken Kebabs, Grilled, Sauced and Served with a Cold Beer
Whether it’s an after work snack or a whole meal these succulent pieces of chicken, skewered and grilled are a delicious treat.
Fajitas - Quick and easy fajitas for any time
A versatile dish that can be made with most anything you have lying around and served up anyway you want. Try beef, chicken, seafood or veggie fajitas that can be prepared quickly and easily.
Clambake - Summertime on the beach or anywhere you can start a fire.
Summertime on the beach, in the back yard or most anywhere you can start a fire.
Appetizers
Grilled appetizers allow you to get the gathering going and keep it located around the grill. You can impress your guests and family with these simple ideas while keeping a single place for people to gather. From potato skins to buffalo wings to pizza, you can grill practically anything you want to start out your next party.
Carne Asada
Carne Asada can be as simple or as festive as you want to make it. Basically a grilled steak, served with tortillas, there is a whole culture associated with this dish. If you want a great, easy party idea, try a Carne Asada Festival.
Grilled Chicken Salads
Explore the versatility of the Grilled Chicken Salad, learn the best way to add flavor and get great chicken recipes for salads from the charcoal or gas grill.
Grilling Pizza
Pizza was invented over a fire so why bake it in a pan, or worse order it in a box. Grilled pizza is the best pizza you'll ever eat.
Hot Dogs
As with anything, start with the best ingredients and add from there. Kielbasa, Hungarian Hot Dogs, Polish Sausages start it out right. Top with Chili, Sauerkraut, or relish and mustard.
Romantic Meals
Plan ahead, prepare for everything, and then take your meal out to the grill. Grilled foods have a more attractive appearance, better aroma and a great flavor. What better way to treat your special someone than with a great grilled meal. You’ll also have fewer dishes to clean afterwards.
Slow Cooker Barbecue
Crock-pot Barbecue - Slow cook barbecue inside for a taste that is almost as good as the real thing. If you can't get outside to barbecue then this is the next best thing.
Turkey Sides
Great traditional side dishes for turkey from the grill or smoker.

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