Who doesn't like Grilling and who doesn't like Bobby Flay ! Given the fact that I am such a huge fan of both,my mind would probably mumble, not many. No wonder that I still watch the re-runs of 'Boy meets Grill' every Summer. And which Girl does not like a Boy Who Loves to Grill ?? !!! So when the local boys tried to be like Bobby for a day, it was a day of feasting for sure. Just think of a protein, and before you even suggest it, you see, that its already hit the grill. Now that's what a proper day off from the kitchen, should always be like !!! The boys had been planning this Grilling Session for quite a long time, but the Weather Gods had been playing hooky.A cold wave, sudden thunderstorms, too many postponed dates, ultimately led to a not too warm Saturday,where it was all about Grilling. The reservations at a local park were finally finalized, albeit a few months late.
The fact that dry rubs and barbecue sauces do marry well,when done the right way, was proven by these medium rare filet mignons, wrapped in bacon. It was the perfect blend of Memphis and Kansas City style of barbecue.
Last but not the least, were the Haryali Kebabs By Garbita And Aryadeep! Juicy and tender chicken kebabs marinated in Yoghurt, Mint and Coriander paste, salt and green chili paste. While we(read: the other girls) had steered clear of the grilling chores, she had prepped the kebabs for her boy to grill. Hence could not but help, give her the due credit for the Kebabs ! She did a great job !!
Bon Appetit !!
The date was fixed, the menu was all inclusive, and the Boys were ready to take over the Park.
The dancing flames, had to give way to a steadier glow. Did I hear Hubby mumbling,: "Come on Baby, Light my Fire!" Maybe it was just my hungry stomach leading my brain to Wonderland. Whenever the man hits the grill, its one delicious plate or the other. So my mind, my tummy, my senses were all playing tricks with me.
So what hit the grill first: Chicken ! But the Poultry talk can wait, for now ! I cannot help, but get a bit biased and partial here. The first mention has to be of the star of the show.
It was no wonder that the first course that Hubby grilled was simply Orgasmic. Now that was not my imagination, and my love struck mind, but the unanimous opinion of the entire party.Had there been more bacon and marinade left, then I am sure, we would have tried to haul up some shrimps from Shawnee Mission Lake itself, and grill some more.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp by Debashish !
Succulent Gulf Shrimps which had been marinated in hubby's special marinade of ginger paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika and cayenne pepper and salt. After an overnight marination, bacon was wrapped around the shrimps and onto the skewers they went. Red bell pepper and red onion completed the party and added a nice texture at every bite. The Shrimp had already become like a Ceviche in the marinade, and magic happened when it hit the grill. As the shrimps started getting a char, the bacon started to caramelise and melt into the shrimp almost. Orgasm it was surely, of the bacon and the shrimp !! No wonder, people polished it off so quick !
The man knows what he is doing, and if its the grill, than he knows it a bit better than most others. The second course from my boy was Pork Chops with Red Wine, Garlic and Sea Salt !
Every meal gets better with some piggy goodness, doesn't it !
The way we had been gorging, we were already full, but there were three more courses left . Not to forget a few trays of Garden Salad and quite a lot of Mashed Potatoes with French Onion Gravy. Well, we had the whole to us, and even half the night. So there was enough time, to savor it all.
Coming back to the Poultry talk, it was decided that the Tandoori Chicken drum sticks by Subhabrata would be the ones, which would hit the grill first.
We, Desis, have to have our Tandooris and our Tikkas, if there's a grill around. The drumsticks was juicy, well cooked, and the right desi kick to the barbecue. The mint sauce and the garden salad completed the plate. Before I knew it, I was already reaching for the second drumstick. Well, I hope I did not polish off someone else's portion.
Next to follow was Filet Mignon by Subhajyoti !
The fact that dry rubs and barbecue sauces do marry well,when done the right way, was proven by these medium rare filet mignons, wrapped in bacon. It was the perfect blend of Memphis and Kansas City style of barbecue.
Last but not the least, were the Haryali Kebabs By Garbita And Aryadeep! Juicy and tender chicken kebabs marinated in Yoghurt, Mint and Coriander paste, salt and green chili paste. While we(read: the other girls) had steered clear of the grilling chores, she had prepped the kebabs for her boy to grill. Hence could not but help, give her the due credit for the Kebabs ! She did a great job !!
Now all this raving and ranting about such good food, has made me hungry again !! Have to convince the
boys to meet the grill again soon.
Bon Appetit !!
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