May 14, 2008

Recipe News: Time to fire up the grill

f you haven't done it already, it's time to fire up your grill, burn off last year's grunge and dust off your favorite recipes for some outdoor eating. And while you're at it, you might think of creating a few new recipes, and sending them to a grilling contest. One of those contests (see details below) is hosted by this very column.
If your idea of a thrill is a NASCAR tailgate party with celebrity chefs Mario Batali and Rachael Ray (and whose isn't?), enter the "Think You Can Grill Like Mario?" online contest at www.mariobatali.com. Batali is an Iron Chef, award-winning restaurateur and author of numerous books, including the new "Italian Grill" (Ecco, 2008). The contest ends June 30.

Betterrecipes.com is also sponsoring a grilling contest, and the winner will get $500 — not quite a picnic with Ray, but not too shabby. Go to the Web site and check out the rules. The contest ends May 31.

Includes recipes for:

T-Bone Fiorentina with Sautéed Spinach

Korean Barbecued Short Ribs

Full article here.