So naturally, I can’t wait to gear up for grilling season. Sandhya explained that while Konkani recipes are generally diverse in flavors and textures, some fundamental commonalities do exist. Traditionally, the masala cooks down with oil to form the base of a gravy. Karishma Pradhan / Simply Recipes For a seafood gravy, shrimp or fish simmer with water in the masala. The Best Shrimp for this Recipe Both fresh and frozen shrimp are good options here....

These juicy meatballs take just 10 minutes to cook. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang I love to grill meatballs. In this recipe, I deploy flat metal skewers to simplify the process. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang They are the ideal grill tool for these garlic and oregano-forward meat delights. Enter these grilled meatballs. A little bit of cinnamon adds a lip-tingling finish. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang Baking Soda in Meatballs?...

Grilled skirt steak skewers are melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious. ), clean the grates, turn on the gas, and realize your starter doesn’t work. So you use a match, and for some reason that grill. Elise Bauer Like a Homer Simpson thought bubble, all you’re free to think about isskirt steak so goooooood. Let me show you: It’s the fat, of course! What’s the Difference Between Skirt Steak and Flank Steak? Elise Bauer...

These tender ribs have tons of flavor. Make them for your next BBQ! Why Use a Brine for Ribs? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice These ribs can take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes on the grill. A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to determine doneness. Ribs are done when the thermometer reads 155F. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice If you don’t have a meat thermometer, pick up a rack with tongs in its center....

Slathered in a cilantro-lime dressing, they’re the perfect grilling side dish. Have you ever tried grilling sweet potatoes? It’s quick and easy. Elise Bauer It’s a great combination! Otherwise stick with the cilantro, in our opinion, it just works better here than the parsley. We’ve also tried adding some minced garlic to the dressing, but I prefer it without it. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Coat the sweet potato slices with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with Kosher salt....

These grilled swordfish steaks will have you licking the plate clean. What’s your favorite way to prepare swordfish? Mine is marinated in an herby vinaigrette and then grilled. Elise Bauer A quick and easy marinade is just a bottle of your favorite Italian dressing. Swordfish is a sturdy fish. It holds up like steak when you cook it, and like beef, takes well to marinating. Elise Bauer It’s made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic,oregano, and thyme....

Kids and adults will love this quick and easy sweet treat. About half of the time, this leads to smores. Its practically impossible for me to sit beside a live fire and not crave an ooey, gooey smore. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm I, on the other hand, do not own a fire pit and never have. Recently, a grill-out with friends was approaching and I couldnt get smores out of my head....

It’s why “fire roasted” canned tomatoes are so perfect for Mexican and Tex Mex recipes. Grilling your tomatillos will make a regulartomatillo salsaunforgettable. Grilling tomatillos couldn’t be easier. Elise Bauer You just husk them and put them on the hot grill until they are lightly charred. That way the corn absorbs the smoky flavor of the corn husks as it cooks. Great withchipsor a salsa for tacos. Elise Bauer Grilled Tomatillo and Corn Salsa This recipe makes a batch of salsa big enough for a crowd....

This quick and easy recipe works on a gas or charcoal grill. Mid July is about the time of year when tomatoes start coming full steam into season. It’s so good! Elise Bauer Do you have a garden that is full of tomatoes? Need More Tomato Ideas? We recommend Roma and beefsteak tomatoes for grilling. Elise Bauer Preheat your grill on high heat for direct grilling. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper....

Grilled trout with lemon, dill, and buttera perfect dinner for two! I once was the proud owner of a fly reel. Just the reel mind you. Elise Bauer I was 10 years old, and I never did get a fishing rod for that reel. It’s usually sold deboned and with head and tail. Trout does have rather delicate skin. Elise Bauer Regardless of the variety, look for the freshest trout you’re able to purchase....

Tasty kabobs with fresh tuna onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. In case you haven’t heard, we’ve been having some awfully weird weather here in Northern California. It’s been windy, rainy, and (gulp) cold for weeks. Elise Bauer The denial extends to my grill. I don’t care if it’s raining dagnabbit! You could use any meaty fish for these kabobs. Elise Bauer Single skewers are easier to load, but the food rotates around them making them more difficult to turn....

Grilled squash is one of the easiest side dishes you could possibly make. The dish hits all the right notes: salty, herby, and just a little bit sweet. Its a 20-minute sleeper hit! Matt Armendariz Also, look for squash that is free of puncture marks, as they tend to go bad faster. What Kind of Feta Should You Use? Buy the blocks of feta that come in a brine instead of the pre-crumbled stuffit makes a big difference....

Itll even convert pasta salad haters. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Its always pasta salad season! Ive recently been experimenting with a pasta salad recipe that is jam-packed with add-ins and flavorsmuch more my style. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek This grinder pasta salad is all about the mix-ins, and itsamazing. What Is a Grinder? A grinder is anItalian-style sub sandwichthat can take on many forms and include a number of ingredients....