Welcome to Seasoned Cooking and to Phil's International Flair! Summer is upon us and the time to cook outdoors is here! Cooking outdoors need not be limited to meat, fowl and fish. Many vegetables are also well suited to the outdoor grill. Corn, squash and even mushrooms are well suited to outdoor cooking (also see Grilled Asparagus from last month's column).
Shish kabobs are one of my favorite items to grill, so I've presented one of my favorites, Russian Lamb Kabobs. This recipe takes a little preparation ahead of time, but is well worth the effort. For those of you who are partial to vegetarian cuisine, the Grilled Portabellas may be just what the doctor ordered. The Bacon Wrapped Filet is an excellent choice for an outdoor barbecue when having company. Last but not least, give that grilled burger a new taste by adding salsa. This is a treat you are certain to remember.
The recipes presented this month are from my yet to be published cookbook, Phil's Family and Friends Cookbook. Feel free to email me at with your comments and requests. Be well, and good eating!
Now, on to the recipes!