Posts Tagged ‘rachael ray’

BBQ Vegetables: Grilled, Healthy, and Delicious Too!

By Mike On July 20, 2009 1 Comment

With all the BBQs and cookouts I’ve hosted or attended in the last little while, I try and bring something a little unique to the table each time because you can always count on someone else to bring the staple potato salad or shrimp ring.

It always amazes me the number of people who have never tried or tasted grilled vegetables on the BBQ?

BBQ vegetables are incomplete without zucchini
[I always end up with a boatload of compliments on my recipe below. Word to the wise: Anything bigger then the zucchinis above is difficult to grill]

It’s primarily a Mediterranean recipe, that can be found on most Italian kitchen tables all summer long. Personally, I love the way grilling gives vegetables a smokey almost primal-like flavor. They’re aroma becomes more robust, but they

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Fight Fat with Super Mushroom Powers!

By Mike On May 25, 2009 1 Comment

I recently had a fabulous pasta dish topped off with giant portobello mushrooms. Now, I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t usually opt for a carb heavy entree when dining out, especially pasta. For one, I’m Italian, and all Italians prefer their mama or nonna’s homemade pasta dishes so why order something I can get at home?

I did it for the mushrooms!

super_mario_loves_mushrooms

[Do you remember the Super Mushroom in Super Mario Bros? It caused Mario to grow larger along with the Fire Flower, which allows Mario to throw fireballs; and the Starman, which gives Mario temporary invincibility. I may dust off my Nintendo tonight!]

Let me explain. Mushrooms are a terrific substitute for meat as they contain a paltry 18 calories and zero grams of fat per cup. They also possess a meaty flavor and hearty texture which helps out your

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