Calling All Cooks

Are you someone who likes to cook on a grill? Do you have a friend who is always inviting you over for "a little something I'll throw together on the grill"? You can cook like a gourmet chef with your Fire Magic Grill. Using charcoal, propane, natural gas, you can amaze your friends with your gastronomic delights. Another option is their electric grill. These grills can be built in or free standing and may have side burners and rotisserie kits.

If beef is your speciality for grilling or rotisserie grilling, here are a few tips to help you with your preparation of the meat. Whether you're using Fire Magic Grills or you like to cook over an open flame, here are a few ideas for preparation. If your using a rotisserie, you have to preheat the grill before cooking. For best results, sear the beef at a high temperature for the first few minutes with a low to medium low heat for the balance of the cooking time. Beef cuts that have a basic cylindrical shape are best to use (see the the tenderloin roast picture). If you aren't using the rotisserie method, then you'll be grilling on direct heat. When grilling steaks, slash the fat at 1" intervals around the steak. This helps reduce the steak's tendency to curl while grilling. Some roasts may require tying before grilling.

Here's a delightful recipe for grilling beef to get you started.

*Cajun Grilled Beef

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

-1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 each red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 each large yellow onions, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 4 each metal skewers

Directions Place steak pieces in a large bowl. Add all ingredients into bowl except, red bell pepper and onion. Mix well and cover. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for 1-4 hours. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread beef, red bell pepper, and onion pieces alternately onto skewers. Place on your Fire Magic Grill and cook approximately 10-15 minutes.

*source: recipetips.com

Outdora FIRE PITS make memories

A beautiful sunset or a star- filled sky, your special person and hopefully a mosquito free night. What could be better than sharing this time together in front of your Outdora outdoor fire pit . Their large selection of wood burning fire pits offer different sizes, shapes and finishes.

There is a premier line of fire pit table bases in masonry, wrought iron or stainless steel. The granite or slate tops make clean up easy. Most of the tables can be outfitted with either gas or tumbled glass fire.

You can also take your fire with you when you travel. Another Outdora option to the fire pit is their fire rings. They are collapsible and are easy to assemble and disassemble. One of the models breaks into 5 pieces for easy transport and storage.

Several of the outdoor fire pits come equipped with wheels for easy and convenient mobility. Grilling options on some Outdora fire pits (and outdoor fireplaces) are also available with either a grill grate or rotisserie. For those of you who like to grill chicken, here's an easy marinade recipe:

1 teaspoon fresh ginger sliced fine
2 cloves of garlic sliced or crushed
1/4 cup each of lemon juice, olive oil and soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 chopped green onion
Combine all ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 4 hours before grilling.

As always, fire safety is #1. With any fire or open flame, take precautions. Wood burning fires smell wonderful, the crackling sounds as the logs burn are delightful and the atmosphere around the fire is invigorating. But there are some things to keep in mind. Always use a spark screen to keep the sparks from escaping (be sure to have 10'-20' around the fire cleared of any fire hazards). Have a fire extinguisher or garden hose handy. Be sure to use either a fire poker or log grabber when adding or moving logs and never use lighter fluid to start the fire.

When you shop with Outdora, you know you will always receive excellent customer service, free ground shipping in the contiguous US and the highest quality products with the lowest price guarantee.

Outdora LYNX GRILLS equal top quality

If you are a weekend backyard barbecuer or a gourmet chef, you will find all of your grilling needs met with top of the line outdoor Lynx Grills. Known as the "Rolls Royce of Grilling", Lynx Grills are made from superior quality stainless steel and offer unique and innovative features for a fully functioning outdoor kitchen. There is a complete line of gas grills and stainless barbecue grills as well as accessories.

Built-in Lynx Grills offer a variety of sizes and options. They start at 27" and increase to 54". The larger sizes include a Rotisserie and some have both a Rotisserie and ProSear. Freestanding Lynx Grills also start at 27" and go up to 54" and the larger sizes come with a Rotisserie and ProSear.

Many add-ons and accessories are available for your Lynx Grill. There are fuel conversion kits, cart mounting adaptor kits and mounting brackets and side burner conversion kits. Warming drawers and utility drawers (2 full standard or 2 extra large) and a 42" Convenience Center with Warming Drawer can be purchased. Access doors (hinged right or left) and 27", 30", 36" and 42" double access doors can be added on. Other outdoor components and appliances including a 24" refrigerator, 15" ice machine and 18" outdoor trash center can be combined with the grills. Sliding tank trays, insulated grill jackets and stainless steel griddle plates are other options as well as vented hoods and vinyl grill covers. Cocktail carts and a cocktail station top shelf with halogen light will really heighten the festive mood.

Outdora has free ground shipping within the contiguous United States. When you order on line, you'll receive a discount and if you call their showroom directly, you will get Outdora's lowest price. So "Happy Cooking" with Lynx Grills.