I used the word "barbecue" sometime last year to describe the act of cooking meat on a grill, and was met with a blank stare. Maybe it's because I'm from California, I don't know, but around here I guess most people say they're grilling. Barbecue is apparently a term reserved for the sauce. Anyway, that said, I've been trying to say the word barbecue more frequently, because I don't want it to die out.
So the grill is gassed up, and I plan on using it A LOT this summer. Last night we did a little cookout for Mother's Day, and I must have been super hungry when I was at the grocery store. We ended up with roasted veggies, corn on the cob, chicken, beans, salad, and french bread followed by cherry cobbler. Still I managed to eat a bit of everything and not feel disgusting afterward. This means I exercised restraint, right?
I'm curious what people like to do with their veggies when they grill them. I have found success putting my chopped veggies (which included bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and a massive scallion) and mixing them with a clove of minced garlic, a couple tablespoons of olive oil and as much Worchestershire Sauce as I feel like shaking in. I then put the lid on, shake the whole thing frantically, and let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours. They always turn out great. When there are leftovers, I've been able to use them the next day in pasta sauce (marinara or bechamel) with awesome results.
I guess that's all I have to say about the BBQ for now, but I can assure you, I will have plenty more to say in the near future. Cheers!
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