Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Grilling Recipes

Semi-Homemade Grilling

Summer entertaining is all about grilling and chilling with friends. Food Network star Sandra Lee's recipes and tips make the most of pre-made ingredients so you can skip to the second part sooner.

Reuben hot dogs, Buffalo baby back ribs, and a bacony potato salad all get a semi-homemade makeover. Read on >>

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade

REUBEN DOGS

All the signature elements of the classic sandwich are packed into this differently delicious dog.

Try the Reuben Dogs Recipe

Next: Potato Salad with Bacon Ranch Dressing

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POTATO SALAD WITH BACON RANCH DRESSING

Ranch dressing, bacon, olives and pimientoes meld together to make the potato salad of your dreams.

Try the Potato Salad with Bacon Ranch Dressing Recipe

Next: Getting Started with Marinades

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GETTING STARTED: MARINADES

To make your own marinade, all you need is an acid, an oil, and any number of flavorings. The acid (which could be vinegar, wine, citrus juice, or even salsa) will soak into the top layer of the meat to help tenderize it. The oil (which could be olive, canola, vegetable, or any flavored oil) coats the meat and protects it from heat once it's on the grill. And add flavorings for well flavor of course! Try combos of herbs, spices, mustard, garlic, honey, and more. To make marinating easier, try using a purchased bottled product or a dry marinade packet (just add oil and an acid!). For a super easy method, you can purchase refrigerated meat that is already marinated. Another easy way to add exceptional flavor is by rubbing meat with a mixture of herbs and spice either purchased or homemade.
*Text excerpted from the book, Grilling 2, by Sandra Lee

Next: Beef Satay with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

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BEEF SATAY WITH SWEET CHILE DIPPING SAUCE

Thin, flavorful beef strips get a kick from a light, bright, spicy dipping sauce. And who doesn't love food on skewers?

Try the Beef Satay with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce Recipe

Next: All-Purpose Beef BBQ Sauce

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ALL-PURPOSE BEEF BBQ SAUCE

Once you've simmered up your first batch of this deep, dark, easy to make molasses-kissed sauce, you'll never go back to bottled.

Try the All-Purpose Beef BBQ Sauce

Next: Buffalo Baby Back Ribs

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BUFFALO BABY BACK RIBS

Tender baby back ribs take fiery flavor inspiration from your favorite bottled buffalo-style wing sauce.

Try the Buffalo Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Next: Key Lime-Grilled Chicken

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KEY LIME-GRILLED CHICKEN

Tart 'n tangy lime juice meets a melange of herbs and spices in a wickedly kicked-up, but simple to make chicken treat.

Try the Key Lime-Grilled Chicken Recipe

Next: Beer-Brined Pork Chops

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BEER-BRINED PORK CHOPS

A multi-hour bath in this simple beer brine leaves meat unbelievably tender and juicy. Just marinate and walk away.

Try the Beer-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Next: Deep-Fried Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce

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DEEP-FRIED PRIME RIB WITH MADEIRA SAUCE

Put your turker fryer to use between Thankgivings with this audacious, bodaciously beefy showstopper.

Try the Deep-Fried Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce Recipe

Next: Sausage, Fennel, and Red Pepper Pizza

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade