{Grilled Rosemary Chick Thighs with a side of Israeli couscous and fresh mango} One of our weeknight favorites comes from Fine Cooking's summer grilling magazine, Grilled Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Sweet & Sour Orange Dipping Sauce . Not only is it fast and easy to prepare, it also goes with many different sides such as grilled vegetables, sweet potato fries and in this case, Israeli couscous with fresh mango. The orange dipping sauce also has a sweet and savory flavor. Recipe: 4-6 servings Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary ( one of my favorite ingredients ) 2 tsp dark brown sugar 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; more for the grill 2-1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup rice vinegar Prep: In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp rosemary with brown sug
Spice it up... { Bon Appetit Spiced Salmon Kebabs } My husband I both love to eat outside when the weather is nice, especially after having a prolonged "winter" with snow all the way through May! A few weekends ago, we tried Bon Appetit's Spiced Salmon Kebabs from their Fast, Fresh and Easy section and it was delicious! Served with basmati rice, and a glass of Viognier from Thumbprint Cellars and it was perfect. Recipe: 4 servings Time: 25 minutes (hence, the "Fast," in the Fast, Fresh and Easy) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 2 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds 2 Tbsp olive oil Special Equipment: 16 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 1 hour Prep: Prepare grill for medium heat. Mix o