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Category: On the Grill

Santa Maria Tri Tip with Chimichurri

Tri Tip, which comes from the bottom of the sirloin, is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat which, when cooked properly, is both succulent and delicious. Traditionally, it’s served with grilled garlic bread, salsa, and pinquito beans – but feel free to serve it with whatever you like!

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Posted on April 3, 2023January 10, 2024 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Beef and Lamb, Complete Meals, Inspiration, Mediterranean, New World, On the Grill, RecipesTagged grilling, how to cook tri tip, santa maria, santa maria bbq, tri tip, two zone grilling. 1 Comment

Pesto with Penne and Grilled Chicken

Finally, the Pesto Pasta of My Dreams. Assembling this pasta has three steps, all of which are super easy.

(1) Make Pesto (2) Marinate and Grill Chicken (3) Cook Pasta According to Package Directions

Serve with Killer Garlic Bread and Grilled or roasted asparagus. Enjoy.

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Posted on February 10, 2023March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, Old World, On the Grill, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged authentic pesto, chicken pesto, homemade pesto, pesto, pesto genovese, pesto pasta. 1 Comment

Mojito Tacos

Named for the drink, these tacos are brightened up by the flavors of rum and mint – and it totally works. Serve with grilled corn, sour cream, extra mint and cilantro, and lots of limes.

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Posted on August 28, 2022March 7, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, Latin, New World, On the Grill, Recipes1 Comment

Cedar Wrapped Salmon & Asparagus

Infused with the sweet, smoky aura of cedarwood, this salmon and asparagus preparation makes for a killer presentation, and is easy to put together!

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Posted on July 17, 2022March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, Inspiration, Mediterranean, New England, New World, On the Grill, Recipes, Seafood, Weeknight Dinners1 Comment

Grilled Chicken Thighs; Summer Salad; Jalapeño Green Goddess Dressing

This dish is a celebration of the very best flavors of deep summer. Make it soon – grilling season is almost at an end, and the ingredients which imbue a bright, earthy flavor to each bite are in prime season

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Posted on December 18, 2021March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, Inspiration, Mediterranean, On the Grill, Recipes, Sides and Salads, Weeknight DinnersLeave a comment

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