Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro and Chives

Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro and Chives

In the meantime, as lovers of cuisine wait their turn to support area restaurants and eat out, we opt to nourish and entertain ourselves by cooking in. This year’s Thrill of the Grill feature showcases four delicious, simple recipes that were specifically designed to create with your family or close friends. Many of the ingredients may already be in your fridge or pantry, but feel free to substitute like items in any of the recipes, especially in regard to herbs, oils and vinegar. In fact, sometimes nothing in the world is more satisfying than playing “mad scientist” in the kitchen, especially under the guidance of other family members.

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Our recipe is classic, simple, and fantastic as a side to fried chicken and bbq pork; in fact, my 15 year old (mostly vegetarian daughter) had seconds, then thirds at dinner last night. We use the base recipe first brought to the United States by German immigrants of onions, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and bacon that together create a flavor and experience unlike any other potato salad on the planet.

Pulling MUSSELS From a Shell

Pulling MUSSELS From a Shell

This is a Dighero family favorite; one of those dishes that make the entire house smell delicious with garlic, fresh herbs, and of course that unmistakable briny mussel that ignites our imaginations and memories of the sea. Most mussel recipes are relatively easy and quick to prepare, so we love this version that only takes about 30 minutes to prepare, which makes it a dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner after a busy day.

High South BBQ Rub and Sauce

High South BBQ Rub and Sauce

Our High South BBQ Sauce is super easy, because honestly, why over complicate or mess with a good thing. The history of BBQ sauce can be traced back to 17th century settlers who used the simple ingredients of vinegar, salt, and pepper; and it really wasn’t until the 1920s that Americans started adding ketchup, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. There are many different variations of BBQ sauce, but ours is closest to the Western Carolina style, sweet and tangy profiles that work well with our “peppery” High South rub.

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