“Whether you’re a novice looking for your initial license to grill — permission to fool around with live fire, add a wonderful sear to your dinner, and generally turn what could be a chore into one of the most pleasurable parts of the day — or an accomplished griller looking to earn your Ph.G. (Doctor of Grilling) with some recipes that carry a high level of difficulty, I’ve got your mind in mind. I’ve even included a few recipes that will put you well on your way to the coveted Ph.B. (Doctor of Barbecue).” -Chris Schlesinger
Corn Bread – Stuffed Barbecue Game Hens with Bourbon – Shallot Sauce
Bridget’s Couscous Salad for a Crowd, and Grilled Asparagus
Spice – Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Banana – Date Chutney
Chile – Ginger Grilled Tuna with Korean Style Salad
Linguine with Smoky Lobster, Grilled Corn, and Roasted Pepper – Garlic Sauce
Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Skewers
Chicken and Vegetables on the Grill
Chinese Style Baby Back Ribs with Ginger – Scallion Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Delmonico Steak Adobo with Charred Spring Onions and Sweet Corn Relish
Grilled Spicy New Potato Salad
Sweet Potato Steak Fries with Your Own Catsup
Chile – Coated Grilled Summer Squash and Zucchini with Honey – Lime Dressing
Hobo Pack of Winter Vegetables with Many Fresh Herbs
Grilled Double Thick Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches and Molasses – Rum Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Pineapple
Clove Pickled Peaches
Grilled Bread Salad with Grilled Figs
Doc’s Chilled Moroccan Mint Tea
Blue – Green Margarita
Squeezed Limes
Lemonade
Rum and Cokes Estilo Hombre de Negocios
Grilled Swordfish with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Olives
Chris and Doc
-Excerpt and images courtesy of the Internet Archive, “License to Grill,” by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby, 1997
Roger Sherman, also of Connecticut, was known to have given one of the shortest speeches in history at a bridge dedication ceremony when he said, "I think it will hold up all right," while testing the strength of the bridge with one foot.
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