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Index
Title
Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I : Mastering Indoor Grilling
Chapter 1: Why Grill Indoors?
No Rainouts
Lower Costs
Less Space
Safe Balcony or Patio Grilling
Fast and Easy Cooking and Cleaning
Light and Healthy Eating
Chapter 2: Choosing Indoor Grilling Equipment and Accessories
Getting Grilled: Finding the Right Grill for You
Out of the Fire and into the Pan
Accessorizing
Chapter 3: Understanding the Basic Techniques of Grilling Indoors
Speaking a Griller’s Language
Marinating
Warming Up
Staying Safe
Perfecting Your Timing
Maintaining Your Grill
Part II : Accounting for Taste
Chapter 4: Making Marinades and Rubs
Soaking Up Flavor with Marinades
Bird Bath
Meat Soaker
Carolina Spray Mop
Rubbing Your Food the Right Way
Poultry Dust
Backbone of Rubs
Chapter 5: Serving Up Sauces
Shh! Don’t Tell: Using Bottled Sauces
The Secret’s in the Homemade Sauce
Basic Barbecue Sauce
Orange Soy Glaze
Parsley Puree
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Tropical Fruit Salsa
Veggie Coulis
Part III : Getting Grilled
Chapter 6: Quick and Easy Favorites
Burgers
Simple Burgers with Special Sauce
Special Sauce
Stuffed Burgers
Sausage and Hot Dogs
Grilled Dogs with Onions
Peppered Turkey Sausages
Grilled Cheese and Ham
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Honey Mustard Grilled Ham
Chapter 7: Beefing Up Your Repertoire
Staying Safe with Beef
Selecting Beef Cuts and Grades
Grilling Beef for Dinner and Other Meals
The Original London Broil
Cowboy Steaks
Skirt Steak Fajitas
Chimichurri Round Steak
Beef and Vegetable Kebabs
Thai Basil Beef
Tuscan Strip House Special
Peppery Beef Tenderloin
Chapter 8: Pork-Barrel Projects
Handling Pork Safely
Shopping for Pork Cuts
Grilling the Other White Meat
Asian Butterflied Pork Loin
Barbecued Pork Tenderloin
Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apples
Jamaican Jerk Pork
Southeast Asian Satay
Miami Spice Pork-on-a-Stick
Tomato Relish
Chapter 9: Getting a Bird’s-Eye View of Poultry
Grilling Poultry Safely
Counting On Chicken
Lemon Lavender Chicken
Chicken with Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Chicken Tenders Pasta
Tandoori Chicken
Yakitori
Talking Turkey
Salisbury-Style Turkey Steaks with Mushroom Sauce
Mushroom Sauce
Brandied Turkey and Oranges
Staying Ahead of the Game with Game Birds
Honey-Thyme Cornish Game Hens
Quail with Polenta and Peas
Getting Your Ducks in a Row
Asian Greens and Duck
Chapter 10: Plenty of Fish in the Sea
Buying, Storing, and Handling Seafood Safely
Finfish without Fanfare
Zesty Salmon Fillets
Mustard-Dill Salmon Steaks
Gingered Halibut with Lime Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Chive Catfish
Tuna Teriyaki
Cod Provencal with Basil Oil
Don’t Skimp on Shrimp
Margarita Marinated Shrimp
Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Shrimp
Successful Scallops
Saffron Sea Scallops
Chapter 11: Vegging Out
Choosing Vegetables That Are Great for the Grill — and for You!
Grilling Veggies in No Time Flat
Grilled Asparagus Gremolata
Cauliflower Parmesan
Eggplant Antipasto
Grilled Marinated Mushrooms
Grilled Sweet Peppers
Zebra Potatoes
Sesame Squash Medley
Corn Stuffed Tomatoes
Chapter 12: Great Wraps and Salads
Wrapping Up Grilled Meals
Basil Wrap
Grilled Fish Tacos
Meditortilla Wrap
Lettuce Talk about Salads
Firecracker Shrimp Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Herbed Garlic Bread Tomato Salad
Part IV : Dressing Up for Dinner
Chapter 13: Warming Up the Crowd with Appetizers
Knowing How Much Is Enough
Creating Traditional Appetizers on Your Indoor Grill
Grilled Chicken Wings
Glazed and Grilled Kielbasa
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
Rosemary Skewered Salmon
Grilling Vegetarian Appetizers
Quesadillas
Bruschetta
Leaf-Wrapped Grilled Brie
Veggie-Stuffed Mushrooms
Swiss Chard Bundles
Zucchini Rolls
Chapter 14: Making the Occasion Special
Dressing Up Your Meal
Two Shakes of a Lamb’s Tail
Grilled Lamb with Vegetable Couscous
A Fine Kettle of Whole Fish
Grilled Trout Amandine
The Merchant of Venison
Venison Steak with Port Wine Cranberry Sauce
The Veal Deal
Veal Chops on Spinach with Red Potatoes
Chapter 15: Getting Your Just Desserts
Selecting Fruits for the Grill
Mastering the Subtleties of Grilling Desserts
Caramel Pears over Gingered Crumbs
Banana Brochettes on Chocolate Sauce
Glazed Pineapple Wedges
Grilled Angel Cake and Blueberry “Cobbler”
Toasted Buttery Pound Cake with Rum Syrup and Grilled Oranges
Indoor S’mores
Part V : The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Ten Great Reasons to Grill Indoors
Grilling Is a Healthy Form of Cooking
Grilled Food Tastes Delicious!
Those Char Marks Look Cool
Indoor Grills Are Cheaper than Outdoor Grills
You Can Grill Regardless of the Weather
You Can Grill Every Day
Indoor Grills Heat Up Faster than Outdoor Grills
Indoor Grills Don’t Take Up Much Space
You Can Grill on a Balcony or in an Apartment
Cleanup Is Fast and Easy
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make Grilling Healthy and Safe
Buy Meats, Poultry, and Seafood Last
Shop Carefully
Thaw Foods in the Refrigerator
Marinate Foods in the Refrigerator
Don’t Use Metal Pans to Marinate Food
Throw Away Your Marinade after You Use It
Always Grill to the Proper Temperature
Don’t Cross-Contaminate
Wash Hands, Knives, Cutting Boards, and Sponges with Soapy Water
Position Your Grill away from Cabinets
Use Long-Handled Utensils
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Lean and Healthy
Eat a Variety of Foods
Consider Your Condiments
Eat Seafood
Go Vegetarian
Don’t Count Meat Out
Look for Cuts of Beef That Have “Loin” or “Round” in the Name
Buy Extra-Lean Ground Beef
Look for Pork Tenderloin
Trim All Fat from Meat
Choose White Meat over Dark
Remove the Skin from Poultry
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Grilled Meals Memorable
Make an All-Grilled Meal
Create an Indoor Picnic
Vary Your Food Routine
Consider the Presentation
Begin with Appetizers
Dine by Candlelight
Serve a Vintage Wine or Other Delicious Beverages
Finish with a Scrumptious Dessert
Invite Interesting People to Dinner
Invite Kids and Pets to Your Dinner
Appendix: Resources
Grill Manufacturers
Grilling Web Sites
Web Recipe Resources
Mail-Order Foods
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