Cooking for Real Season 7 Episode 12 Easy Grillin'
- June 5, 2010
- 21 min
In Cooking for Real season 7 episode 12, titled "Easy Grillin'," host Sunny Anderson takes viewers on a journey through the world of grilling. With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to bring out the grill and whip up some delicious dishes. This episode focuses on easy and achievable grilling recipes that will make any day feel like a celebration.
Sunny starts off by demonstrating how to make a simple and flavorful marinade for grilled chicken. She uses a mixture of honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and spices to add a burst of flavor to the chicken. She then throws the chicken on the grill and shows viewers how to achieve the perfect grill marks and cook the chicken to juicy perfection.
Next up, Sunny shows viewers how to make an easy and refreshing watermelon salad. She combines diced watermelon with feta cheese, mint, and a citrus dressing. The combination of the sweet watermelon with the salty feta and tangy dressing is a taste sensation that is perfect for a hot summer day.
Sunny then takes viewers to the Caribbean with her recipe for jerk shrimp kebabs. She makes her own jerk seasoning with a blend of spices, including allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. She then skewers the shrimp and grills them to perfection, creating a dish that is both spicy and sweet.
For meat lovers, Sunny demonstrates how to make a spicy and flavorful grilled skirt steak. She makes a spice rub using chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, which she then rubs all over the steak. She grills it to medium-rare and slices it thinly, creating a dish that is bursting with flavor.
Finally, Sunny shows viewers how to make a dessert on the grill. She grills peaches and serves them with honey and whipped cream for a simple yet elegant dessert that is perfect for entertaining.
Throughout the episode, Sunny also shares tips and tricks for grilling, including how to avoid flare-ups, how to create perfect grill marks, and how to tell when your meat is cooked to perfection. She also reminds viewers to always be safe when grilling, including ensuring the grill is properly cleaned before use and keeping a fire extinguisher nearby.
Overall, "Easy Grillin'" is a fun and informative episode of Cooking for Real that is perfect for anyone looking to up their grilling game. With easy and achievable recipes and Sunny's expert guidance, viewers are sure to impress their friends and family with their newfound grilling skills.