Sides: The Supporting Role

 While the protein is generally the star of your BBQ dish, sides are just as important to complete a well-rounded and delicious meal. Can you imagine going to a restaurant and ordering a burger … just a burger? No way! You want fries, salad, slaw, veggies—the options are endless! Side

Burger of the Week: Chile-Beef Burgers

 Now here's a unique twist for a burger-- why not take a classic Korean side-dish and make it the perfect patty topping? Asian fusion never tasted so good! In this east meets west merging, there's a little bit of spice and a whole lot of flavour! CHILE-BEEF BURGERS with Quick

Healthy Bibimbap Rice Bowl

 Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that means mixed rice. Its rise in popularity might be its simplicity and flavourful kick in every mouthful. What could be easier, or more fun, than tossing vegetables, protein and rice in a bowl, crowning with an egg and then stirring together all the

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Grilled Sandwich with a Balsamic Glaze

 Recipe courtesy of Udi’s Gluten Free. Makes 1 serving Enjoy a summertime twist on a gluten free grilled cheese sandwich by adding fresh local strawberries, local goat cheese and zesty balsamic vinegar. Food Styling Suggestions Grilled Cheese cut on a diagonal with the contrast of greens against the strawberries Served on

Burger of the Week: Weber’s Extreme Burger

 Spice up this week with something extreme. No more boring, mundane, mustard-and-ketchup-only kind of burgers. We're talking bacon, garlic mayo, guac and all your favourite toppings. Push your taste buds to the limit! WEBER'S EXTREME BURGER SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 25 minutes GRILLING TIME: 6-8 minutes INGREDIENTS MAYO: ?  cup

Cedar-Planked Salmon Stuffed with Brown Rice

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Planking is easy, good for the body and deliciously rewarding in this salmon with brown rice recipe. Whether cooked on the BBQ or in the oven, the cedar infuses the salmon with a light smoky flavour and keeps it moist and tender. Consider cooking

Burger of the Week: Route 66

 Sometimes the most simple ideas make for the best results. This week we are toning down our burger and bringing you simple ingredients to create a fresh take on classic flavours. Turn on the grill and get ready for a weekend full of food and fun. Let OLM know your

Slate Grilled Chicken with Lemon Olive Rice

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Slate cooking, a rustic method popularized in France, makes outdoor grilling more versatile and entertaining. Using a sizzling hot slate tile is a great way to grill chicken alongside a delicious side of brown rice, which is not often prepared on the BBQ. Using

Dessert on the Grill

 Now that the days are getting longer, all grill masters are brandishing their BBQ utensils and licking their chops in anticipation for the deliciousness sure to follow. While meat lovers are probably dreaming of the perfect burger, grilled salmon, ribs or fall-off-the-bone chicken, those of us with a sweet tooth

Burger of the Week: Cedar Planked Salmon Burgers

 Rainy day blues got you down? Here is our tasty escape, try this delicious and inventive recipe!! Mmm.. cedar planked salmon burgers:   SALMON BURGERS WITH LEMON SALSA VERDE: SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING TIME: 1 hour GRILLING TIME: 6-8 minutes SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 1 untreated cedar plank, 12-15

Best BBQ Brats: Sausages on the Grill

 There are a variety of classics to master on the grill, so if you’re grilling regularly, that means you’re getting good practice. It’s no question sausages and hamburgers rival each other for BBQ favourites. It’s time to put this feud to rest. After all, grilling is about loving, not fighting.

Burger of the Week: Crunch Burgers

 Chips and burgers make us think of summer barbeques with family all around. Nothing could be better, or tastier--unless we married the two! This week's Burger of the Week is the ultimate in summer-time flavour. Pile the chips on top of your burger and hear the crunch as you pack

Top Tips for Grilling Salmon

 Nothing is better than being outside and grilling on a beautiful summer day. Now that the days are longer, we can get out more and be active. Sometimes biting into a big, juicy burger isn’t what you want after a day of being active. Make a light dinner by choosing

Udi’s Lemon Gremolata Chicken Pizza…With a Twist!

 Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. Perfect for fueling your body for race day and for rebuilding muscles following your run, this pizza combines the classic Italian tastes of fresh parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese with fresh lemon and chicken for a flavour explosion in every bite. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/3 cup

Burger of the Week: Chicken-Apple Burgers with Celery Salad

 As the weather continues to warm up, try this refreshing take on a traditional chicken burger! SERVES: 4 PREP time: 20 minutes grilling time: 11-13 minutes Patties 1½ pounds ground chicken, preferably thigh meat 1  large Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced 1  large shallot, minced ¾  teaspoon ground cumin Kosher

All About Marinating: Letting It Soak In

 If you’ve got some time before you’re preparing to fire up the grill, why not try adding a burst of flavour to your meal by preparing a marinade? Marinating your food before you grill it will give the meat a tender quality, and produce a juicy finished product. Not only

Udi’s Ahi Tuna, Avocado and Mango Salsa Sandwich

 Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. This recipe uses tender ahi tuna, creamy avocado and fresh mangos to create a sweet and salty sandwich fit to impress any guest. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 2 Udi’s French baguettes                            

Fight Cruelty Against Animals with Cupcakes

 Individually wrapped cake confections, also known as cupcakes, are more than just sugary treats. They have the ability to make a difference in the fight to end cruelty against animals. For the first time, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is joining forces with more than 86 SPCA and Humane Societies

Udi’s Caramelized Apple Ricotta Mexican Crepe

 Recipe created by Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, RD at The Clairmont Digestive Clinic courtesy of Udi’s Gluten Free. Sweet apples and creamy ricotta cheese come together in this Mexican-style crepe that’s irresistible when it comes straight out of the oven. The perfect balance of savoury and sweet makes this a flawless

The Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” Winner Shares Tips for Holiday Desserts

 If there’s one downside to fabulous, food-filled holiday celebrations, it’s the gurgles and groans of post-feasting indigestion. “We assume it’s because we overate, but for a lot of people, that pain and sick feeling may not be about how much you ate but what you ate,” says Kyra Bussanich, (www.kyrasbakeshop.com), three-time winner of The

Falafel Patties with Rice and Lemon Tahini Sauce

 Savour the flavours of this updated Middle-Eastern classic falafel recipe with Tahini sauce. The addition of rice to the traditional ingredients of chick peas, herbs and spices, creates a lighter textured patty. These falafels can be served as single portions – perfect for appetizers for children or as a main

Dessert on the Grill

 No longer are barbecues limited to meats and veggies.With Weber’s New Real Grilling: The ultimate cookbook for every backyard griller by Jamie Purviance, you can expand your horizons and include dessert with your list of grill-ables! With recipes for cakes, cookies and grilled fruits, a door is opened into a

Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Pistachio Pesto

 Special to OLM: Experience a taste of local favourite Italian hotspot Zolas Restaurant—right in your own home! Chef Tony shares his coveted family recipes and culinary tips to help you prepare real Italian food for your loved ones. Zolas is located in Nepean at 2194 Robertson Road. Call (613) 721-022

Sweet or Savory on Your New Weber Grill

 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a brand-new grill from Weber. Submit a picture of your current beat-up grill by posting it in our Comments section or on the Ottawa Life Magazine Facebook page – or mention us on Twitter at @ottawalifers with the uploaded image before July

Grilled Radicchio Salad

 By Chef Tony, Zolas Restaurant Chef Tony shares his coveted family recipes and culinary tips to help you prepare real Italian food for your loved ones. *Serves two Salad 1 Fresh Radicchio ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup chopped pancetta ham 2 tbs. basil dressing 2 tbs. crumbled goat cheese