"Grilling, broiling, barbecuing - whatever you want to call it - is an art, not just a matter of building a pyre and throwing on a piece of meat as a sacrifice to the gods of the stomach."
- James Beard, Beard on Food (1974)
Welcome to the July issue of Seasoned Cooking. July brings us some of the hottest weather of the summer and many opportunities to keep our kitchens cool. Whether it’s by taking your cooking outdoors or enjoying foods that require little, if any, cooking, this is the month to take full advantage of them.
We begin by inviting you to take a look at and sample some of the recipes in a great summer read: Peace, Love and Barbecue. Award-winning recipes and good ‘ol fashioned comfort food await you in this month’s look at a great cookbook.
If you don’t have the patience for barbecue, you might consider turning to your trusty grill. For a terrific recipe for Chicken Teriyaki, stop in at Phil’s International Flair for a blend of summer, grilling and Asian flavors. The Kitchen Focus column continues its look at grilling and turns its attention to vegetables and how to grill them to perfection. It’s time they became more than just a side dish! And, of course, it wouldn’t be right if we spent so much time talking about cooking in the great outdoors without asking you to chime in with your favorite foods for grilling. Share your thoughts at the Seasoned Opinions column.
Even if you don’t have a grill, you can keep your kitchen cool during the hot month of July. You might want to consider sushi. If you feel like a fish out of water, don’t worry! Rossana’s got you covered with a great guide to sushi in this month’s Through the Kitchen Window. Of course, these are also salad days. Expand your culinary horizons with a great main dish salad that marries lettuce wraps with Asian flavors … without all of the mess. The recipe’s yours at the Rush Hour column. And you can finish your meal on a sweet note without ever turning on the oven. A simple ice cream pie is yours to enjoy at the Happy Endings column.
There's a lot more to enjoy in this month's issue of Seasoned Cooking -- from your guide to bone health to a waffle recipe that will have you jumping out of bed. Enjoy and here's to a seasoned lifestyle.
