You can definitely cook a delicious meal without cooking it in the kitchen. Weather permitting, a grill comes in handy and you can cook wonderfully on a gas grill; the charcoal grill is challenging in certain weather conditions. Of course there is always the microwave oven and I understand that some of them really do a good job of cooking some foods. I'm not much on microwave cooking, I use the microwave for popping popcorn, rewarming food items and fixing myself a quick cup of tea.
Cooking on the gas grill is so easy. Treat the gas grill just like a gas stove top (depending upon size) and boil water for pasta dishes, cook potatoes and vegetables. These foods are easily cooked just like your protein items. I use my grill pan on the grill to secure my food items and still get those grill marks. So far this week, I have not cooked anything and tonight looks like as good a night as any. I have been purchasing prepared food (during the kitchen reno) which is already getting old. Tonight's menu: shrimp and scallops that have been marinaded in a homemade pesto sauce, crusted bread with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and a salad. Staggering the shrimp and scallops on skewers and then placing them onto the grill to cook will insure that you can enjoy them both come dinnertime. Be sure to oil, salt, and pepper the bread on both sides before placing on the grill. Dinner will be simple, quick and delicious!
I have to thank Jamie of Jamie At Home on the Cooking Channel (913 on Insight). He continues to inspire me in and out of the kitchen and I love how he simplifies the processes!
