“Lemony Lebanese Chicken” (Djej Mishwe) by Jamil

Djej Mishwe is a traditional Lebanese grilled chicken dish that pairs well with garlic sauce. The acidic marinade in this recipe creates a lemony flavor complimented by the smoky flavor from cooking over charcoal. To create this delicious dish, Jamil modified a recipe from the web (https://www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com/poultry/lebanese-grilled-chicken-recipe-djej-mishwe/). As part of our ongoing series, below is … Continue reading “Lemony Lebanese Chicken” (Djej Mishwe) by Jamil →

What to do with Costco Halal Lamb: Lamb Chops

Costco's around the US have been selling Halal lamb for quite some time. Our family has been buying the lamb rack for years. Usually, we sear it then cook it slowly on the grill or in the oven. This time, I decided to cut it into chops, marinade it, and grill it quickly over direct … Continue reading What to do with Costco Halal Lamb: Lamb Chops →

Green Chutney (non) Fried Chicken on the Grill

Looking to improve our smoked (non) fried chicken recipe, I found an episode of Ugly Delicious (Netflix) dedicated to fried chicken (episode 5). Towards the end of this show, David Chang (the host) visits Chef Asha Gomez (author of the My Two Souths cookbook), and she makes her famous Kerala Fried Chicken for him. Given Chang's enthusiastic reaction … Continue reading Green Chutney (non) Fried Chicken on the Grill →

How to Grill Corn

Recipes for grilled corn often ask for the corn to be slobbered with butter. Although this certainly makes for tasty and decadent side dish, it adds allot of saturated fat to a vegetable that taste well on its own (in my opinion). Below is my method for cooking corn. My kids always eat it up, … Continue reading How to Grill Corn →