Goin’ Green on the Grill

The grill has finally gone green.  No, I’m not talking about energy efficiency, saving the planet, or a solar powered grill.  I’m talking about perfectly crisped romaine lettuce over a bed of hot coals.  And don’t forget the tender, thick cut, bone-in rib-eye steak on the side.

According to Alan Ashkinaze, chef de cuisine for Laurent Manrique of Millesime in Manhatten, a good steak is critical to enjoying a grilled salad.  Sam Sifton of the New York Times shares some secrets courtesy of Ashkinaze so that you can master the art of green grilling.

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Romesco Grilled Scallions, Flavor and Sustainability, Scared to Cook for Mother’s Day?

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The Two-Zone Setup

One of the most common mistakes of novice grillers is cooking every kind of food over the same heat—usually high direct heat to be exact.  One way to avoid this common error is to use a two-zone setup on your grill.  It doesn’t matter if you are using a gas or a charcoal grill, a piece of junk or a pro series grill, you can still take advantage of the two-zone setup.

The two-zone setup is all about direct and indirect heat.  Barbecue expert Meathead, from AmazingRibs.com, shows you how it’s done.

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Eat More Peas, Hot Dog Meets Bun, Cane-Syrup Grilled Shrimp, Dealing with Chile Burn

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“Black Iron Romance”

Cast IronWe’ve become big fans of cooking in cast iron over the past couple of years, especially when using cast iron pans to cook fish in a covered grill.  Turns out there’s a Web site devoted specifically to cooking in “black iron” called, appropriately, Cooking in Cast Iron.

It’s run by Rick Mansfield and his wife Cathy, and it all started when they “got rid of Teflon and ‘converted’ (it’s almost like a religious experience)….” Though not updated daily, the site has plenty of recipes and tips for using cast iron in your cooking routine, from making Sausage & Asparagus Risotto or a Dutch Oven Brisket to evaluating the Lodge Sportsman’s Grill.

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Simple Pizza Dough Recipes, Sweet Chili Grilled Cheese, Steak-House Style Flank Steak, Can You Grill An iPad?

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Miso Cheeseburgers, Grilled Baby Artichokes, Scallops and Orange Quinoa, Salmon with Thai Cucumber Salad

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